Japanese Semiconductors Stock News

Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114) reported EPS growth of 6.7% over the past year, a pace slower than its five-year annual average of 19%. The company maintained a net profit margin of 9.5%, matching last year's level, with high-quality earnings reported once again. While earnings growth moderated this time around, investors will note that Fuji Nihon's shares trade at ¥1,051, which is well below an estimated fair value, supported by strong historical earnings consistency and attractive valuation metrics...

DENSO (TSE:6902) posted a net profit margin of 4.9%, edging above last year’s 4.7% and signaling solid profitability for the quarter. EPS is forecast to grow at 12.11% per year, outpacing the Japanese market average of 7.8%. This is despite a more subdued revenue growth outlook of 2.8% yearly, compared to the market’s 4.5%. While the company’s average annual earnings growth was a robust 23.3% over the past five years, the most recent year came in at 7.4%, representing a step down from its...

Despite an already strong run, Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1893 ) shares have been powering on, with a...

Key Insights Brother Industries' estimated fair value is JP¥5,046 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Brother...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 81% over the...

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Investors in Dentsu Soken Inc. ( TSE:4812 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.8% to close at JP¥7,640 following the...

Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) posted standout annual earnings, with EPS up 39.3% over the last year, outpacing its five-year average growth of 14.4%. Margins improved as net profit margin advanced to 7% from 5.3% the previous year. With a forecasted earnings growth of 5.64% and revenue expected to climb by 3.4% each year, investors see a mix of high-quality recent performance and steadier growth ahead. The share price is trading above discounted cash flow estimates. See our full analysis for...

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) posted a net profit margin of 7.9% for the last twelve months, an improvement over last year’s 7.7%. Over the past five years, annual earnings have climbed by 18.3%, though earnings growth slowed to 3.6% in the most recent period. Results were significantly influenced by a one-off gain of ¥5.5 billion, while revenue is expected to grow at just 2.8% per year, which lags the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% pace. Investors will note that although margins and...

Aisin (TSE:7259) delivered a net profit margin of 3.4%, up sharply from 0.6% the prior year, with current-year earnings growth coming in at a staggering 479.2% versus the five-year average of 1.4%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow at 6.7% per year, which trails both the broader Japanese market and revenue growth expectations. The stock trades at a 12.1x P/E, which is below peer averages but slightly above its industry benchmark. With improving profitability and a share price...

Keihanshin Building (TSE:8818) posted a net profit margin of 24.6% for the period ending September 30, 2025, significantly higher than last year’s 17.5%. Full-year earnings jumped 46.9%, marking a sharp turnaround from the negative 11.1% average decline over the previous five years, bolstered by a one-off gain of ¥1.9 billion. Despite this headline growth, shares are trading at ¥1,733, which is well above the estimated fair value of ¥560.96. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 17.1x...

Kandenko Ltd. (TSE:1942) posted net profit margins of 7.1%, an increase from 5.4% in the previous year, and reported a year-over-year EPS growth of 53.8%, significantly higher than its five-year average growth rate of 19.6% per year. However, forecasts indicate a much slower annual revenue growth of 2.6% and EPS growth of 2.5%, both below the broader Japanese market averages. These results reflect a strong history of earnings quality and upward momentum, but also highlight more modest growth...

Takebishi (TSE:7510) delivered 13.3% earnings growth in the most recent year, continuing a 12.9% annualized trend over the past five years. Net profit margins ticked up to 2.6% from 2.5% a year earlier, while revenue is forecast to grow at 4% per year, slightly below the 4.5% expected for the broader Japanese market. The company’s 11.7x Price-to-Earnings Ratio stands out as a value proposition compared to the industry average of 15.6x, but the shares currently trade at a modest premium to...

Tokyo Metro (TSE:9023) posted net profit margins of 13.9%, up from 13.2% last year, with earnings expected to grow at 2.29% per year. Over the past five years, the company delivered a remarkable 51.8% annual growth in earnings. However, in the most recent year, that pace slowed to 10%. Looking ahead, both revenue and earnings are forecast to rise at a slower pace than Japan's overall market. Margins are maintaining their upward trend, and earnings quality remains high. See our full analysis...

SPARX Group (TSE:8739) reported a net profit margin of 32.7%, up from 31.7% previously, reflecting improved profitability. Over the last five years, the company has delivered 12.8% per year earnings growth, while the most recent annual growth rate was a more modest 6.9%. With high-quality earnings and no material risks highlighted, SPARX Group’s attractive valuation, long-term growth record, and solid dividend continue to make it an appealing proposition for investors this earnings...

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) reported a dramatic turnaround in earnings, posting 105.5% growth over the past year after a five-year period that saw an average annual decline of 34.8%. Net profit margins also rose to 4.5%, up from 2.2% a year ago. Forecasts call for earnings to grow 12.6% annually compared to the Japanese market’s 7.8% pace. With these gains, Nabtesco’s high-quality earnings profile and improving profitability are likely to put the company’s ongoing momentum front and center for...

Infomart (TSE:2492) reported standout figures this quarter, with earnings jumping 255.2% from last year. This was a pace much faster than its 5-year average annual growth of 1.6%. Net profit margins also climbed to 8.9%, compared to 3.1% a year ago. Analysts expect continued momentum, with annual earnings growth forecast at 36.6%. The combination of robust revenue trends, improving margins, and a share price far below the estimated fair value is setting a bullish tone among investors. See our...

Nicca Chemical Ltd. (TSE:4463) posted net profit margins of 4.5% this period, slightly down from 4.8% previously. Annual earnings growth averaged 8.1% over the past five years but turned negative in the most recent year. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio sits at 9.1x, a discount to both the Japanese chemicals industry at 13x and peers at 32.4x. Shares at ¥1,451 trade well below an estimated fair value of ¥2,834.4. The market sees a mix of attractive valuation signals and short-term profit...

Autobacs Seven (TSE:9832) reported a net profit margin of 3.7%, a notable climb from 1.3% last year. Earnings soared by 250.2% compared to a five-year average annual growth of 5.7%. While revenue is expected to grow 3.1% per year and future earnings at just 0.6%, both metrics lag the broader Japanese market’s growth outlook. Even with these improvements, there is an ongoing debate around the sustainability of the company's dividend. Investors may take comfort in the relative value and...

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) held its net profit margin steady at 4%, matching last year’s level, even as the company experienced negative earnings growth over the latest period. However, over the last five years, average annual earnings growth reached 14.6%, and the outlook remains strong with earnings forecast to accelerate by 18.3% per year. Investors will note that this pace easily outstrips the broader Japanese market’s expected 7.8% annual growth, while revenue growth projections...

ITmedia (TSE:2148) posted a mixed set of earnings, with net profit margins slipping from 17.6% to 17%. The latest year showed negative earnings growth, even as earnings grew at an average rate of 1.5% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, revenue is projected to grow at 8% per annum and earnings are expected to rise by 12.1% each year. Both figures are anticipated to outpace the Japanese market, though investors may view the dip in margins with caution. See our full analysis for...

I-Net (TSE:9600) has achieved average annual earnings growth of 9.8% over the past five years, supported by its high quality earnings. Despite this solid track record, the company’s net profit margin slipped to 5% from 5.7% last year, and most recently, earnings turned negative year-over-year. Investors may take note that the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19x, which is well above both the Japanese IT industry average of 17.3x and the peer average of 14.4x. This could...

JINS HOLDINGS (TSE:3046) has proposed a year-end dividend of 59 yen per share for the fiscal year ending August 2025, together with a plan to update its Articles of Incorporation to allow for greater leadership flexibility. See our latest analysis for JINS HOLDINGS. After a strong run earlier this year, JINS HOLDINGS’ share price has pulled back recently, declining 12.2% over the past month. It still boasts a robust 22.3% year-to-date share price return. Looking further out, its 1-year total...

Ishihara Chemical (TSE:4462) delivered a steady year with net profit margins improving to 10.6%, edging out last year's 10.1%. EPS recorded year-over-year growth of 6.9%, though this undershot the company's strong five-year average of 9.9% annual earnings growth. Historically, earnings have increased by 9.9% per year. With the stock trading at a P/E of 12.2x, the market is seeing a notable valuation gap given the current price of ¥2,180 compared to an estimated fair value of ¥4,976.28. See...