TSE:9414
TSE:9414Media

Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) Profit Margins Slip, Reinforcing Bearish Growth Narratives

Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) reported a net profit margin of 11.4%, just below last year’s 11.9%, while earnings have been on a downward trend, falling 4.9% per year over the past five years and showing another decline in the most recent period. Despite these headwinds, the stock’s Price-To-Earnings ratio is 13x, which stands lower than peers (15.7x) and the broader Japanese media sector (17.7x), with shares trading at ¥981, well under the fair value estimate of ¥2,616.13. The results...
TSE:4530
TSE:4530Pharmaceuticals

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (TSE:4530) Margin Improvement Challenges Cautious Narrative After 34% Earnings Jump

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical (TSE:4530) delivered a notable earnings performance, with net income rising 34.3% over the past year and five-year average earnings growth running at 14% annually. Net profit margins improved to 12.7% from 9.8%, and while revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% per year, future earnings growth is expected to be modest at just 0.3% annually. The company's current share price of ¥4,104 is below one discounted cash flow estimate of fair value at ¥9,258.81, which adds to a...
TSE:6432
TSE:6432Machinery

Is Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) Still Undervalued After Upgraded Sales and Profit Outlook?

Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) has just updated its guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2026, now expecting higher net sales and stronger profits. This upward revision is largely credited to sales growth in North America and Europe, even as some markets faced headwinds. See our latest analysis for Takeuchi Mfg. Takeuchi Mfg’s latest upward earnings revision comes after a year of sustained momentum, with its share price now at ¥5,240 and a total shareholder return of 15.6% over the past...
TSE:9716
TSE:9716Professional Services

Nomura (TSE:9716) Margin Surge Challenges Optimism as Guidance Signals Three-Year Profit Decline

Nomura (TSE:9716) posted a sharp improvement in net profit margins to 6%, up from 2.3% last year, while delivering a massive 241.4% jump in earnings over the same period. The company has averaged 18.4% annual earnings growth over the past five years. However, management now expects revenue and earnings to decline by 1.3% and 3.7% per year, respectively, for the next three years. With a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11.1x, which is well below industry and peer averages, and a share price...