Japanese Professional Services Stock News

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Amaze (FKSE:6076) reported a net profit margin of 10.4%, down from last year’s 12.4%. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have grown at an impressive average rate of 34.1% per year. However, the most recent annual results showed a decline in earnings, which makes direct year-over-year comparisons less useful. With the stock trading at a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 10.8x, well below both the JP Hospitality industry average and its immediate peers, investors may see an opportunity...

ARCS (TSE:9948) just rolled out a new share buyback program, planning to repurchase 700,000 shares by January 2026. This move comes alongside stronger half-year results and a clear focus on shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for ARCS. ARCS has attracted fresh attention lately, following its strong half-year growth and new buyback initiative. The momentum is clear, with a 25% share price return year to date and a robust 33.9% total shareholder return over the past 12 months,...

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation announced it will acquire an additional stake in Kawaramachi OPA, a prime retail property in Kyoto's major commercial district, for ¥790 million, bringing its ownership interest to over 94%. This increased ownership is part of the company’s effort to improve liquidity, operational flexibility, and enhance property returns within its retail portfolio. We will explore how this move to consolidate a landmark Kyoto asset strengthens Japan...

While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Toho (TSE:9602) posted revenue and earnings growth this year, with earnings forecast to climb 5.53% annually and revenue expected to grow 3.7% per year. Over the past five years, earnings rose by an average of 19.9% per year, but growth in the latest year was just 0.6%, paired with a net profit margin of 14.8% compared to 16.3% previously. This points to some margin compression. Investors may focus on the company’s steady historical performance and premium valuation as they weigh the outlook...

Sumco (TSE:3436) saw its shares react after Okasan Securities upgraded the company’s rating. This reflects renewed optimism about a recovery in demand for 300mm wafers. Investors appear to be taking note of the improved sentiment. See our latest analysis for Sumco. Sumco’s share price has surged 43% over the past three months, as recent momentum builds on the heels of improving outlook for wafer demand and bullish sentiment from brokerage upgrades. While the one-year total shareholder return...

While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, THK's stock price might be vulnerable to their trading...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Iida Group Holdings fair value estimate is JP¥4,472 Iida Group...

Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But along the way some stocks are going to...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 2.1x in the Software industry in Japan, you could be forgiven...

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. One common...

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...

It's not a stretch to say that Ricoh Company, Ltd.'s ( TSE:7752 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16x right now...

Most readers would already be aware that MegaChips' (TSE:6875) stock increased significantly by 44% over the past three...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

JINS HOLDINGS Inc. ( TSE:3046 ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period beforehand...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider...

Future (TSE:4722) has had a rough month with its share price down 5.2%. But if you pay close attention, you might...

Key Insights MediPal Holdings' estimated fair value is JP¥3,201 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity MediPal...

Shareholders might have noticed that J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3086 ) filed its interim result this time last...