TSE:3593
TSE:3593Medical Equipment

Hogy Medical (TSE:3593) One-Off ¥733M Loss Challenges Defensive Margin Narrative

Hogy MedicalLtd (TSE:3593) booked a one-off loss of ¥733.0 million over the twelve months to September 30, 2025, dragging net profit margins down to 3.2% from last year’s 7.5%. Earnings have declined by 18.7% per year over the past five years, and the company now trades on an 88.1x Price-To-Earnings Ratio, which is well above the Japanese medical equipment industry average of 15.8x and the peer average of 22.6x. Despite these setbacks, forecasts call for earnings to rebound, with growth...
TSE:8273
TSE:8273Multiline Retail

Izumi (TSE:8273) Valuation in Focus Following Updated Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2026

Izumi (TSE:8273) has just released new earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026. The company shared detailed projections on revenue, profit, and earnings per share. This update clarifies management’s outlook to investors. See our latest analysis for Izumi. Izumi’s new earnings guidance comes as the share price has faced some pressure, dropping 11.5% over the past month and closing at ¥2,952.50 most recently. Looking at the longer arc, the one-year total shareholder...
TSE:9551
TSE:9551Machinery

METAWATER (TSE:9551) Margin Compression Challenges Premium Valuation Narrative in Latest Earnings

METAWATER (TSE:9551) is forecasting annual earnings growth of 7.65% and revenue growth of 5%, putting it a bit ahead of the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% yearly pace. Over the past five years, the company has delivered a steady 2% annual increase in earnings, though its net profit margin slipped from 4.2% to 4% year-on-year as short-term earnings growth (3.3%) outperformed the longer-term average. Investors reviewing these results will note the balance between ongoing profit and revenue...
TSE:6988
TSE:6988Chemicals

Nitto Denko (TSE:6988): Assessing Valuation After Upgraded Earnings Outlook and Dividend Increase

Nitto Denko (TSE:6988) caught investors’ attention after the company boosted its full-year earnings outlook and announced a dividend increase for the upcoming quarter. These moves indicate stronger profit expectations and a commitment to rewarding shareholders. See our latest analysis for Nitto Denko. Nitto Denko's upbeat earnings outlook and higher dividend have helped fuel strong momentum in its shares, with a 15.6% 1-month share price return and an eye-catching 70.2% total return over the...
TSE:4042
TSE:4042Chemicals

How Tosoh’s U.S. Semiconductor Asset Impairment Will Impact Tosoh (TSE:4042) Investors

Earlier this week, Tosoh Corporation announced it will recognize an impairment loss on the fixed assets of its U.S. semiconductor subsidiary Tosoh SMD, Inc., citing reduced shipments in that market. This move, while improving operating and ordinary income projections through related business segments, is expected to lower overall net income for the period. Let's consider how the impairment charge in Tosoh's U.S. semiconductor operations informs the company’s broader investment narrative...
TSE:6301
TSE:6301Machinery

3 Asian Dividend Stocks With Up To 3.2% Yield

As Asian markets experience a resurgence, with Chinese technology shares and Japanese stocks seeing notable gains, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a means of navigating the complex economic landscape. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks with solid yields can offer both income and potential stability amidst fluctuating market conditions.