Japanese Software Stock News

Nippon Steel (TSE:5401) remains unprofitable, but over the past five years, the company has narrowed its losses at an annual rate of 20.4%. While revenue is forecast to grow at 3.1% per year, trailing the broader Japanese market’s 4.4% projection, earnings are expected to accelerate at 28.94% per year with profitability anticipated within the next three years. Shares are trading at ¥594.6, significantly below an estimated fair value of ¥1,055.76. This has investors weighing the company’s path...

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) remains unprofitable, with losses deepening at an average rate of 26.3% per year over the last five years. While management expects revenue to decline by around 1% per year through the next three years and net margins have not shown improvement, current forecasts anticipate earnings growth of 7.14% annually and a potential return to profitability within three years. The shares are currently trading at ¥609.7, which is below the estimated fair value of ¥805.17. The...

Pola Orbis Holdings' (TSE:4927) stock up by 3.1% over the past three months. However, in this article, we decided to...

Wondering whether ORIX is a hidden gem or an overhyped stock? You are not alone, especially if you are looking for value plays in today’s shifting market. The stock has delivered an impressive 17.8% return over the last year, achieving 11.9% year-to-date and nearly doubling over three years. However, it dipped slightly by -2.2% over the past month. Much of the recent price movement is being discussed in the context of ORIX’s continual expansion into global infrastructure...

While Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6098 ) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Sanken Electric's stock price is sensitive to their...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Chiyoda indicates that they collectively have a...

The last three months have been tough on Round One Corporation ( TSE:4680 ) shareholders, who have seen the share price...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Sata Construction (TSE:1826) reported a net profit margin of 1.8%, up from 0.7% last year, with EPS growth of 152.3% over the past year. This contrasts with a 5-year annual decline of 12.5%. Its share price closed at ¥1,140, well above the estimated fair value of ¥803.24. The stock currently trades at a P/E of 31.1x, commanding a sharp premium over both industry and peer averages. While profitability has improved and earnings quality is described as high, investors remain mindful of risks...

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. recently revised its full-year 2025 consolidated earnings guidance, now expecting ¥1.30 trillion in net sales and ¥59 billion in operating profit, citing stronger-than-expected results for the first nine months of the year. This upward revision reflects substantial growth in operating profits and signals management's confidence in the company's operational trajectory and future performance. We'll explore how Yamazaki Baking's upgraded profit outlook strengthens its...

Chubu Electric Power Company announced an increase in its second quarter dividend to ¥35.00 per share, up from ¥30.00 last year, alongside updated full-year earnings guidance, with revenue forecasted at ¥3.55 trillion and profit attributable to owners at ¥185 billion for the year ending March 31, 2026. This combination of a dividend hike and clear earnings expectations signals the company's focus on strengthening shareholder returns and transparency. With the dividend increase as a central...

Yutaka Giken (TSE:7229) posted a net profit margin of 2.3% for the most recent period, down from 3.5% last year, as annual earnings growth slipped despite a robust five-year average of 42.4%. Shares are trading at ¥3,045, below an estimated fair value of ¥4,100.05. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 11.5x is higher than both the auto components industry and peer group averages. With current profitability under short-term pressure and shares trading at a discount to estimated fair value,...

LY (TSE:4689) reported a robust 18.2% jump in earnings over the past year, outpacing its own five-year growth average of 16.2%. Net profit margins rose to 7.7% from last year's 6.9%, while earnings are expected to continue expanding at 7.55% annually and revenue at 5.4% per year. With the stock trading at a Price-to-Earnings ratio below both its peers and the broader JP Interactive Media and Services industry, and shares priced under analysts' fair value target, investors see plenty of room...

Parker (TSE:9845) posted a net profit margin of 4.7%, rising from 3.9% last year, as EPS soared with 21.5% growth over the past year. The company’s five-year record of 10.3% annualized earnings growth underscores its consistent profit expansion. Trading at ¥1187 per share, which is well below the estimated fair value and with a lower Price-to-Earnings Ratio than industry peers, Parker’s latest results offer investors the appealing combination of margin gains and valuation headroom. However,...

NTT (TSE:9432) posted a net profit margin of 7.5%, down from 8.6% a year ago. Its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11.9x remains well below the peer average of 19.2x and the Asian Telecom industry’s 16.3x. Earnings have grown at a 2.7% annual pace over the past five years, with forward estimates pointing to a 5.59% annual earnings increase and 2.8% revenue growth. Investors will see the solid relative value and expectations for steady growth as positives. However, recent margin compression and...

West Japan Railway (TSE:9021) posted a net profit margin of 7.4%, up from 6% in the prior period, as annual earnings grew 29.2% year-over-year. Over the last five years, average annual earnings growth reached 66.9%, marking a robust stretch of profit expansion for the company. While revenue is forecast to grow at 2.4% per year, which trails the Japanese market rate of 4.5%, forward estimates project a 2.3% annual decline in earnings over the next three years. This puts the spotlight on both...

Wondering if NEXON is a hidden bargain or already priced for perfection? You're not alone, especially with so much buzz around uncovering value in today's market. After climbing 8.4% in the last week and delivering a strong 43.1% year-to-date return, NEXON's share price has certainly grabbed attention. This performance has also shifted the conversation on growth expectations and risk. Recent headlines highlight NEXON's bold steps into new game launches and strategic global partnerships...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by mixed performances across major indices, investors are closely watching the impact of recent monetary policy decisions and geopolitical developments. With the Federal Reserve's rate cut and a temporary trade truce between the U.S. and China providing some relief, attention turns to identifying stocks that may be trading below their fair value estimates amid these shifting conditions. In such an environment, a good stock is often...

Sumitomo Chemical Company (TSE:4005) has reported a return to profitability for the twelve months to September 30, 2025, thanks in large part to a one-off gain of ¥109.8 billion. Although the turnaround boosted its net profit margin, investors will note that earnings have declined by 38.9% per year over the last five years, which complicates straightforward comparisons to previous results. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow at 7.1% annually, but this pace is expected to trail both...

Hino Motors (TSE:7205) has staged a return to profitability, with earnings now forecast to grow at 18.4% annually, well ahead of the broader Japanese market’s projected 7.8% earnings growth per year. Net profit margins have improved as the company shifts out of a period of negative growth, but revenue is expected to increase at a more subdued pace of 1.2% annually, lagging the Japanese market average of 4.5%. On balance, improved earnings trends and a recovering profit profile are setting the...

Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) reported current net profit margins of 3.8%, a decline from last year’s 5.8%. While the company’s earnings have averaged 14% growth annually over the past five years, it experienced negative earnings growth in the most recent year. Looking ahead, Mitsubishi’s earnings are forecast to grow by 10.06% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market’s projected 7.8% annual growth. However, revenue growth is expected to slightly lag the market at 4.3% per year. With high...

Marubeni Corporation reported strong half-year results as of September 2025, posting revenue of ¥4.20 trillion and net income of ¥305.50 billion, and announced a second quarter-end dividend increase to ¥50.00 per share. The company has also issued guidance for robust full-year profits, indicating confidence in continued earnings growth heading into fiscal 2026. We’ll explore what Marubeni’s earnings momentum and higher dividend signal for the company’s broader investment narrative. Uncover...

Shimano has completed its share buyback program, acquiring 2,603,300 shares for ¥49.99 billion, and has issued new consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2025, projecting net sales of ¥460 billion and net income of ¥30.5 billion. This combination of capital allocation and operational forecasts indicates management’s ongoing efforts to balance shareholder returns with transparency on business performance. We'll explore how Shimano’s recently completed share repurchase...