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Global markets are sending mixed signals, with manufacturing, inflation, rates and trade all pulling in different directions. In this kind of push and pull, many investors are looking beyond headlines and focusing on something more concrete: cash flowing into companies and how much they are paying for it. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener filters for businesses where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest the market price sits below calculated fair value. This...

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. has recently issued consolidated earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, alongside non-consolidated forecasts that outline expected net sales of ¥610,000 million for the half year and ¥1.35 trillion for the full year. The guidance package, which also details projected operating profit, profit attributable to owners and basic earnings per share, gives investors a clearer picture of how management...

Why Taiyo Yuden Stock Is Back in Focus Taiyo Yuden (TSE:6976) has swung back into focus after its shares climbed more than 10% following a broader move in semiconductor and AI related stocks tied to South Korea’s large semiconductor investment announcement. See our latest analysis for Taiyo Yuden. For context, Taiyo Yuden’s share price has surged recently, with a 1 day share price return of 12.43% and a 7 day share price return of 33.86%. The 1 year total shareholder return is also very...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) is back in focus after shareholders approved a year end dividend of ¥51 per share, along with the completion of a share buyback program that retired 31,967,100 shares. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The share price of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is ¥3,247.0, with a 30 day share price return of 7.41% and a year to date share price return of 27.58%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 70.17% and very large 5 year total...

The market for Seiko Epson Corporation's ( TSE:6724 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently...

In recent weeks, analysts have highlighted a disconnect between Nintendo’s current share price and intrinsic value estimates based on discounted cash flow models and earnings multiples, with debate centering on the company’s ability to sustain cash generation through the upcoming Switch 2 console and software cycle. This focus has brought execution risks and governance questions to the forefront, while separate speculation about potential interest from an NBCUniversal spinoff adds another...

Toyota Motor stock has delivered a 61.2% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation sends mixed signals, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value pointing to a premium while earnings based multiples screen the shares as undervalued. A 61.2% five year return suggests Toyota Motor has already rewarded patient shareholders. This can reduce the margin of safety if expectations are high. The new electric air taxi joint venture with Joby Aviation may support long term...

Even though Hitachi, Ltd. ( TSE:6501 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. Our analysis says...

Investors were disappointed with Kyocera Corporation's ( TSE:6971 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. Our...

In late June 2026, T&D Holdings held an Analyst/Investor Day focused on its Viridium business, sharing updated information with the market and highlighting this unit’s role within the group. This event put fresh attention on how Viridium fits into T&D Holdings’ broader insurance and capital allocation plans, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s business mix and risk profile. We’ll now examine how the Viridium-focused Investor Day might influence T&D Holdings’ investment...

In June 2026, Daiichi Life Group held a board meeting to consider issuing new shares under a stock compensation scheme for management and employees. This potential shift in equity-based pay could influence how investors assess alignment between leadership incentives, capital structure, and long-term value creation. We’ll now explore how the contemplated new-share stock compensation issuance may influence Daiichi Life Group’s existing investment narrative. The future of work is here. Discover...

In late June 2026, Murata Manufacturing expanded its Product Information Management (PIM) API Service to cover all 73 product categories in its database, allowing engineers, developers, and procurement teams to automatically access live specifications, status, S-parameters, and SPICE Netlists across a far broader range of components. This move materially strengthens customers’ digital workflows by reducing manual data updates and helping them react more quickly to product status changes and...

Mitsubishi Electric announced joint development of an advanced microwave plasma measurement system for fusion research with academic and government partners in Japan. The company was also selected to verify satellite based methane tracking technologies for the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security. Both projects focus on next generation energy and greenhouse gas monitoring, highlighting Mitsubishi Electric's role in energy transition technologies. Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503)...

Global inflation trends, shifting rate expectations and mixed growth signals are pushing many investors to look past headline stories and focus on solid businesses with dependable cash generation and strong balance sheets. That is exactly where the High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener is aimed. It looks for companies that combine resilient cash flows with prudent financial footing and share prices that do not fully reflect those strengths. In this article, three stocks from this screener...

Why Epson’s New Color Label Printer Matters For TSE:6724 Seiko Epson (TSE:6724) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling the ColorWorks CW-D3800 color label and badge printer, alongside its new Label Boost software portfolio for on-demand, low-volume printing. See our latest analysis for Seiko Epson. Despite recent product news, Seiko Epson’s share price has had a mixed short term pattern, with a 1-day share price return of 1.07% and a 30-day share price return that declined 7.87%, while the...

As global markets navigate a complex economic landscape, with inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions influencing investor sentiment, Asia's stock markets have demonstrated resilience amidst these challenges. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks in Asia offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable income streams and potential portfolio enhancement.

In June 2026, Aeris announced that KDDI Corporation had successfully completed a renewed IoT connectivity management service agreement, extending its use of the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform originally launched with Ericsson in 2017. The deal reinforces KDDI’s ability to offer globally scalable IoT solutions by tapping into a platform that already manages 104 million devices and 42 million connected vehicles worldwide. Next, we will examine how deeper reliance on Aeris’ globally scaled IoT...

The market for Sanrio Company, Ltd.'s ( TSE:8136 ) stock was strong after it released a healthy earnings report last...

Taiyo Holdings has recently completed a series of Board meetings resulting in significant leadership changes, including appointing long‑time group executive Hitoshi Saito as Chairman of the Board and reshaping senior roles across its electronics and medical-related subsidiaries. By consolidating responsibilities for global electronics operations and technology under executives such as Taro Onishi and Hidekazu Miyabe, the company is tightening oversight of its international network, which...

NTT (TSE:9432) is drawing investor attention after its subsidiary NTT DATA released a report titled Can Data Centers Keep Pace with AI? The report highlights power, supply chain, land, and labor constraints facing AI driven infrastructure. See our latest analysis for NTT. Despite the attention around NTT DATA’s AI infrastructure report, NTT’s share price has been softer, with the stock down over the year to date but still delivering a positive 5 year total shareholder return of 49.27%, which...

Kyowa Kirin recently reported positive results from its PROSPER real-world observational study, showing that mogamulizumab improved skin symptoms in adults with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome as early as week 4, with benefits maintained through week 48. The findings highlight that beyond clinical measures, mogamulizumab may meaningfully ease daily-life burdens for patients by improving sleep and overall health-related quality of life over nearly a year of treatment. With new real-world...

Asahi Group Holdings: CALPIS Franchise Move Puts India in Focus Asahi Group Holdings (TSE:2502) has agreed a CALPIS franchising alliance with India based Varun Beverages, aiming to launch ready to drink dairy beverages in the country from the second half of 2026. The arrangement splits responsibilities, with Asahi handling CALPIS product development and technical support, its local subsidiary managing marketing and brand work, and Varun Beverages focusing on manufacturing, distribution and...

Tokyo Electron (TSE:8035) is back in focus after the board appointed long serving executive Hiroshi Ishida as Senior Executive Vice President and Representative Director, with a transition to Chief Operating Officer scheduled for July 2026. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Electron. The executive reshuffle at Tokyo Electron comes against a backdrop of very strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 48.11% and a year to date share price return of 110.24%. The 1 year total...

A plunging yen, rising energy costs and fresh stimulus talk in Tokyo are reshaping the risk and reward profile for Japan’s export heavy stocks. Currency weakness can squeeze importers, yet it can also make overseas revenues more valuable when converted back into yen. For investors looking at Japanese exporters, the current setup may create both opportunities and traps, depending on how each company is positioned. This article explains how the macro backdrop relates to corporate results and...