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If you are wondering whether Central Japan Railway shares still offer value after recent attention, it helps to step back and consider what the current price reflects. The stock is trading at ¥4,307 after a 1.1% gain over the last 7 days, with a 50.4% return over 1 year and a 43.6% return over 3 years, alongside a 0.7% decline over 30 days and a 1.9% decline year to date. Recent news coverage has focused on Central Japan Railway as a key transport operator in Japan and its role in broader...

Prestige International (TSE:4290) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of about ¥18.2b and net income of ¥1.5b, with basic EPS at ¥12.16, putting a clear set of headline numbers in front of investors this quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥16.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥18.2b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from ¥11.27 to ¥12.16, giving a straightforward view of how the top line and EPS have tracked over the past year. The key question now is how investors weigh...

Konishi (TSE:4956) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥35.4 billion and net income of ¥2.8 billion, translating into basic EPS of ¥43.54. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥36.9 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥33.2 billion in Q2 2026 and now ¥35.4 billion, with EPS shifting from ¥39.72 to ¥27.31 and then ¥43.54, while trailing twelve month earnings grew 6.8% and pushed the net profit margin to 6.1% from 5.7% a year earlier. Set against this, investors are likely to...

Komori (TSE:6349) has reported another solid quarterly result, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥33.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥56.44, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥182.57. The company’s revenue increased from ¥26.7 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥33.1 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over that same quarterly span went from ¥35.96 to ¥56.44. Over the same period, the trailing net profit margin moved to 8.1% from 5.6% a year earlier, which presents a cleaner profitability profile for investors to...

NEC Capital Solutions (TSE:8793) has put fresh numbers on the board for Q3 2026, reporting revenue of ¥73.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥102.85, with net income of ¥2,216 million anchoring the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥62.2 billion in Q2 2025 to ¥73.5 billion in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has ranged between ¥31.53 and ¥118.29 over that period. This provides a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together across recent reports. With a trailing net...

MEITEC Group Holdings (TSE:9744) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥35,170 million and basic EPS of ¥54.28, backed by net income of ¥4,191 million. The company’s revenue has moved from ¥34,561 million and EPS of ¥55.22 in Q3 2025 to ¥35,170 million and EPS of ¥54.28 in Q3 2026, while trailing twelve month EPS is ¥182.15 on revenue of ¥136,192 million. This gives investors a view of both quarterly and rolling profitability. Overall, the focus this quarter is on how these...

Hirose Tusyo (TSE:7185) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥2.4b and basic EPS of ¥78.87. The update comes against a backdrop of shifting top line and earnings power over recent quarters. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥2.1b and ¥2.7b since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥24.00 to ¥107.52 over the same stretch, giving investors a clear sense of how sensitive profitability has been to trading conditions. With trailing net margins running below...

Airport Facilities (TSE:8864) has posted its Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥7.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥19.04, alongside net income of ¥950 million, giving investors a clear read on current trading. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥6.9 billion and ¥10.1 billion over the past five reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of ¥10.31 to a gain of ¥30.57, which sets the backdrop for a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥56.74 on revenue of ¥34.3 billion. With net...

NEC (TSE:6701) has released its Q3 2026 results, reporting revenue of ¥852.5 billion and basic EPS of ¥52.09, compared with a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥184.53 and net income of ¥245.9 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥796.4 billion and ¥1.1 trillion over the past six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥14.48 to ¥77.81. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings and sales have been tracking through recent quarters and on a trailing basis...

Canon (TSE:7751) FY 2025 earnings snapshot Canon (TSE:7751) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥1.32 trillion and basic EPS of ¥124.48, alongside quarterly net income of ¥112.48 billion, putting fresh numbers on the table for investors watching the full year story. The company has seen revenue range from ¥1.06 trillion to ¥1.32 trillion across the four quarters of 2025, with quarterly EPS moving between ¥71.51 and ¥124.48. Trailing twelve month EPS stands at ¥367.48 on net...

Gecoss (TSE:9991) has put up a busy Q3 2026, with revenue at ¥31.2b and basic EPS of ¥53.08, anchored by net income of ¥1,786m as investors weigh those figures against its trailing 12 month EPS of ¥175.92 and net income of ¥5,919m. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥26.8b in Q2 2025 to ¥31.2b in the latest quarter, while quarterly basic EPS has moved from ¥25.31 to ¥53.08, giving you a clear sense of how the top and bottom line have tracked together. With net profit margin...

SBI Leasing Services (TSE:5834) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥23.2b and net income of ¥1.7b, translating to basic EPS of ¥214.66. The company has seen revenue move from ¥11.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥23.2b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters went from ¥151.96 to ¥214.66. See our full analysis for SBI Leasing Services. With the latest numbers on the table, the next step is to see how this earnings story lines up with the prevailing narratives around SBI Leasing...

Fresh earnings put Keyence (TSE:6861) back in focus Keyence’s latest nine month earnings update, featuring higher sales, net income and basic EPS along with a lifted annual dividend forecast and a high equity ratio, has put the stock back on many investors’ watchlists. See our latest analysis for Keyence. Despite the latest earnings update and higher dividend forecast, the 1 year total shareholder return is 15.5% lower, and the 1 day and 7 day share price returns of 4.1% and 5.2% declines...

If you are wondering whether Hitachi's recent share price puts it on the expensive or attractive side, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you weigh up what you might be paying for. Hitachi's stock last closed at ¥5,328, with returns of 0.5% over the past week, 8.7% over the past month, 5.1% year to date, 36.6% over 1 year and a very large gain over 5 years from earlier levels. Recent coverage around Hitachi has focused on its position as a major Japanese capital goods...

Casio Computer (TSE:6952) has just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥75.4b and basic EPS of ¥32.29, set against a year where earnings rose 210.6% and the trailing net margin sits at 7% versus 2.3% a year earlier. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥58.8b in Q3 2025 to ¥75.4b in Q3 2026. Quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥2.99 to ¥32.29 as net income excluding extra items went from ¥683m to ¥7,365m. With analysts looking for modest revenue and earnings...

Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥307.9 billion and basic EPS of ¥148.53, with net income excluding extra items at ¥21,892 million setting the tone for this latest update. The company has seen revenue move from ¥293.7 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥307.9 billion in Q3 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has shifted from ¥139.16 to ¥148.53 over the same period. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top and bottom lines are tracking as margins come into focus. See our full...

If you are wondering whether Sumitomo is still good value after its recent share price moves, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying. The stock closed at ¥6,277 recently, with returns of 16.0% over 30 days, 12.7% year to date, 93.0% over 1 year and 210.6% over 3 years. The current price follows a strong period for shareholders, despite a small 0.1% decline over the last week. Recent coverage has focused on Sumitomo's position within the Japanese capital...

In the most recent quarter, Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki Motor’s key Indian subsidiary, reported its strongest revenue increase in more than three years, powered by robust domestic demand and tax relief that lifted small-car sales. An interesting wrinkle for investors is that Maruti Suzuki is expected to be only marginally affected by the India–EU auto trade deal, suggesting its core low-cost domestic franchise remains largely insulated from European import competition. We’ll now examine how...

Earlier today, Nomura Holdings, Inc. announced Board approval for a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of outstanding stock (excluding treasury shares), with a budget of ¥60,000 million through September 30, 2026, alongside fiscal third-quarter net income of US$594.4 million on revenue of US$7.97 billion. An interesting angle is that the repurchased shares are intended in part for stock compensation, linking capital efficiency efforts with employee incentives...

Nisshinbo Holdings (TSE:3105) lifted its 2025 earnings guidance after stronger profit expectations from its Wireless and Communications operations, supported by municipal disaster prevention projects, marine communications orders, and mobile carrier related demand. See our latest analysis for Nisshinbo Holdings. The raised profit guidance appears to have come alongside building momentum in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 9.46% and a 90 day gain of 17.72%. The 1 year total...

Kraftia Corporation recently held a board meeting on January 30, 2026, to consider revising upward its forecast for the year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This move signals a board-level review of how much cash the company may be prepared to return to shareholders through higher dividends. We will now examine how the prospect of an increased year-end dividend forecast could influence Kraftia’s broader investment narrative. The latest GPUs need a type of rare...

Okasan Securities Group earnings update Okasan Securities Group (TSE:8609) recently reported higher operating revenue and profit for the nine months to December 2025, alongside a restructuring of its alternative investment operations and a continued zero interim dividend. See our latest analysis for Okasan Securities Group. The share price has moved up strongly in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 18.09% and a 90 day gain of 28.32%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TSE:9104) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed performance across the past month, the past 3 months and the past year. See our latest analysis for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Recent trading has been relatively positive, with a 7 day share price return of 2.5% and a 90 day share price return of 5.7%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 3.5% decline contrasts with a very large 5 year total shareholder return...

Recent share performance context Nidec (TSE:6594) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a small gain over the past month and a stronger move in the past 3 months, in contrast with a weaker 1 year return. See our latest analysis for Nidec. At a share price of ¥2,213.0, Nidec’s recent 90 day share price return of 17.53% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 17.10%. This suggests momentum has recently picked up after a weaker stretch. If Nidec’s recent move has...