Japanese Semiconductors Stock News

Nippon Shinyaku (TSE:4516) has been active lately, announcing updates across several clinical trials for rare diseases. The company has also adopted a new technology platform designed to modernize its drug safety operations. See our latest analysis for Nippon Shinyaku. This wave of clinical trial updates and the adoption of new technology come after a challenging year for Nippon Shinyaku. Despite a recent boost in share price, with a 1.68% rise over the last day, momentum remains mixed given...

Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) posted net profit margins of 11.7% for the latest period, matching last year’s level, while delivering five-year annual earnings growth averaging 9%. Revenue is forecast to rise 6.5% per year, outpacing the Japanese market’s 4.5%. Earnings are projected to climb 10.4% annually versus the broader market’s 7.9%. With stable profitability, above-market growth prospects, and an attractive dividend, the results set the stage for further investor focus on the...

Investor attention has sharpened on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) ahead of the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy decision. Speculation over potential shifts in monetary stance is growing following comments from U.S. officials about the yen. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The focus on the Bank of Japan's next move has put Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the spotlight, and investors have responded. The stock's current share price sits at ¥2,322, up 1.82%...

Prestige International (TSE:4290) is forecasting earnings growth of 7.8% per year and revenue gains of 6.4% annually, both outpacing the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% forecast. However, current earnings growth is just below the Japanese market’s 7.9%, and the company’s net profit margin slipped to 7.9% from last year’s 9.3%. Over the past five years, earnings have averaged an impressive 11.4% annual growth, setting the stage for investors to weigh consistency, value, and a recent moderation...

PCA Corporation's ( TSE:9629 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥95.00 on...

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

Keyence (TSE:6861) delivered another standout performance, with revenue forecast to grow at 9.9% per year and earnings expected to expand 10.3% per year. Both of these figures outpace the broader Japanese market’s projections. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have increased by 13.8% annually, and net profit margins have inched up to 37.6% from last year’s 37.4%. With high earnings quality and notable profit and revenue growth, investors continue to see compelling rewards based...

On October 28, 2025, Socionext Inc. introduced "Flexlets," a configurable platform of chiplets aimed at advancing heterogeneous integration by enabling clients to tailor semiconductor designs at the RTL level and broaden interoperability with industry standards. This novel approach to chiplet customization addresses key industry bottlenecks in scaling, flexibility, and advanced packaging, highlighting Socionext's engineering capabilities and support for multi-vendor ecosystems. We'll examine...

Gun Ei Chemical Industry (TSE:4229) posted a net profit margin of 6.2%, a step up from last year’s 5.9%, with EPS growing 8.4% year-over-year and outpacing its five-year average growth rate of 3.5% per year. Shares closed at ¥3,290, which sits well below the estimated fair value of ¥7,430.75. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 11.4x remains underneath both the Japanese chemicals sector average of 13.2x and a peer average of 15.9x. Strong margins and improving earnings have underpinned...

Pacific Industrial (TSE:7250) just released its half-year earnings, showcasing a solid jump in both operating profit and net sales compared to last year. At the same time, management issued guidance that points to a more cautious outlook for the rest of the year. See our latest analysis for Pacific Industrial. Pacific Industrial’s upbeat half-year profits and boardroom updates seem to have energized investors. The company saw a 45% share price return over the past three months and an...

Kansai Electric Power Company (TSE:9503) just raised its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing higher profits from increased electricity demand and reduced costs across its core businesses. See our latest analysis for Kansai Electric Power Company. After a solid 30.3% share price return so far this year, Kansai Electric Power Company’s momentum is attracting attention, especially following revised guidance and a projected dividend increase. While the company’s...

Konishi (TSE:4956) delivered net profit margins of 5.9%, edging up from 5.5% a year ago, with annual earnings growth of 10.2% that slightly topped its 5-year average of 10.1% per year. Over the last five years, earnings have grown by 10.1% each year on average, and the company continues to be recognized for high profit quality. While margin improvements and solid growth momentum stand out, investors now look to how these results shape sentiment around profit sustainability and value. See our...

Suzuki Motor (TSE:7269) has announced plans to roll out eight new sport utility vehicles in India over the next several years, aiming to win back ground ceded to rivals. The company’s president highlighted intense competition and Suzuki’s focus on regaining its previous market share. See our latest analysis for Suzuki Motor. Momentum around Suzuki Motor has picked up noticeably, with a 35% gain in share price over the past three months and an impressive 51% total shareholder return for the...

Key Insights The projected fair value for ENEOS Holdings is JP¥910 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...

Marubeni (TSE:8002) has signed a deal to supply solar power to AEON stores across Japan, further expanding its presence in the country’s renewable energy landscape. This move reflects growing momentum for sustainability in the retail sector. See our latest analysis for Marubeni. Momentum around Marubeni has certainly picked up, with shares climbing strongly in recent months as the company pushes into renewables and eyes global expansion, including talks to acquire South Africa’s TiAuto...

Key Insights Nippon Avionics' significant private equity firms ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced...

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...

Genky DrugStores (TSE:9267) delivered earnings growth of 16.3% over the past year, topping its 5-year average of 12.1% annual growth. Revenue and earnings are forecast to rise 9.8% per year, outpacing the Japanese market’s expected growth rates of 4.5% and 7.9%, respectively. With a net profit margin of 3.6%, up from 3.4% last year, and high quality earnings cited, the company is maintaining both top line expansion and improving profitability. See our full analysis for Genky DrugStores. Now,...

Fuji Corporation's ( TSE:6134 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.8x might make it look like a sell right now...

Cawachi (TSE:2664) delivered earnings growth of 5.6% over the past year, reversing its five-year average annual earnings decline of 8.7%. Net profit margins inched up to 1.6% from last year's 1.5%, highlighting a modest improvement in profitability. While the company currently commands a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 14.1x, trading at a premium to the Japanese consumer retailing sector average, it still appears attractively valued relative to peer companies trading at 21.3x. The share price, at...

It is hard to get excited after looking at DaikokutenbussanLtd's (TSE:2791) recent performance, when its stock has...

SMS (TSE:2175) delivered earnings growth of 9.7% over the last year, outpacing its five-year average annual growth of 7%. Net profit margins improved from 11.5% to 11.8%, and earnings are set to rise another 11.4% annually according to forecasts, outpacing the projected 7.9% rate for the broader JP market. With revenue growth expected to reach 9.7% per year and the stock trading at ¥1,339.5, below some fair value estimates, investors will be watching as profitability and valuation trends...

SBI Leasing Services (TSE:5834) reported net profit margins of 12.1%, up from last year’s 7.6%, with earnings growth of 59.9% over the past year. Over the past five years, annual earnings growth averaged 30.3%, highlighting consistently robust performance. With high-quality earnings and a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 6.9x, which is below both peer (11.9x) and industry (10x) averages, the company looks attractively valued. However, the current share price of ¥5,040 sits above the estimated fair...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Ship Healthcare Holdings implies that they have significant...