TSE:6857
TSE:6857Semiconductor

Advantest (TSE:6857) Margin Surge Reinforces Bull Case, But Valuation Premium Faces Scrutiny

Advantest (TSE:6857) reported net profit margins of 26.8%, up from last year’s 17.7%, driven by significant profit growth. EPS surged 147.5% this year, topping the already-strong five-year annual earnings growth rate of 21.9%. Revenue and earnings are forecast to outpace the Japanese market, giving investors plenty to consider as the company sustains its momentum with high-quality margins and robust growth projections. See our full analysis for Advantest. Next up, let’s see how these headline...
TSE:6305
TSE:6305Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) Net Profit Margin Rises to 6.4%, Reinforcing Bullish Sentiment

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE:6305) reported a net profit margin of 6.4%, an improvement from 5.6% a year earlier. Earnings continued their upward trajectory, expanding 11.3% over the past year and posting a robust 22.7% annualized earnings growth over five years. Looking forward, the company’s earnings are expected to grow 8.27% per year, outpacing the anticipated 8% growth rate for the broader Japanese market. However, revenue is forecast to rise only 2.5% annually, which lags behind...