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The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

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Rakuten Group announced it expects to record an impairment loss of approximately ¥27 billion in its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. This sizable impairment highlights potential ongoing challenges to profitability and cash flow for the group's business segments as it continues to invest in technology and global expansion. We'll examine how this expected impairment charge impacts the investment narrative, particularly regarding...

Morito (TSE:9837) delivered net profit margins of 6.9%, up from 5% last year, with earnings growth over the past year reaching 52.3%. This far outpaces its five-year average of 28.9% per year. Revenue is projected to grow at 7.88% annually, outstripping Japan's broader market forecast of 4.4% growth. However, earnings are expected to decline by 14.8% per year over the next three years due to a recent ¥1.6 billion one-off gain that boosted results. Shareholders now face a compelling mix of...

E J Holdings (TSE:2153) reported profit growth accelerating to 4.4% over the past year, building on a steady 2.4% annual earnings pace from the last five years. Net profit margins sit at 6.7%, down compared to last year's 7.6%, while shares currently trade at ¥1,688, well below the estimated fair value of ¥3,535.98. The combination of high-quality earnings and a price-to-earnings ratio under industry averages highlights solid value for investors, even as margin pressure and dividend risks...

Daito Pharmaceutical (TSE:4577) reported a forecasted earnings growth of 17.2% per year and projected revenue growth of 4.5% per year, just outpacing the broader Japanese market’s 4.4% expectation. However, its net profit margin slipped to 3.9% from last year’s 6.8%, marking a noticeable decrease in profitability. Shares are trading at ¥1,184, below the estimated fair value, but its P/E ratio of 17.9x is higher than the peer and industry averages. While high quality earnings and promising...

Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) just announced a lower semi-annual dividend of ¥2,420 per share, scheduled for payment in March 2026. Dividend adjustments like this often influence how investors gauge future cash flows from real estate trusts. See our latest analysis for Nippon Building Fund. The market seems to be recalibrating expectations after Nippon Building Fund’s recent dividend cut, with the share price slipping 2.5% over the past month but still up 10.8% year-to-date. Long-term...

In the past week, AM Best upgraded the Financial Strength Rating of MS First Capital Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, from A (Excellent) to A+ (Superior), also raising its Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to "aa-" (Superior) following improved balance sheet strength and prudent capital management. This recognition by a top ratings agency highlights the subsidiary’s consistently strong operating performance and well-diversified underwriting, reinforcing the group’s...

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced a share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to 35,000,000 shares, about 1.49% of its issued share capital, for ¥30,000 million, valid through February 28, 2026. This move signals the Board’s confidence in the company’s outlook and provides an example of capital allocation that may influence investor sentiment. We'll now assess how this newly authorized buyback could impact Nippon Paint Holdings' investment narrative, especially...

Suntory Beverage & Food France recently confirmed plans to close its La Courneuve production facility by the end of 2026, shifting operations to other sites as part of a broader manufacturing reorganization amid falling sales. This restructuring reflects Suntory's efforts to adapt its French operations to changing market conditions, while offering transition support for affected employees. We'll examine how the factory closure and production realignment reshape Suntory's investment...

If you have been watching Honda Motor lately, you are probably wondering whether now is the moment to make your move. The stock’s chart has certainly been busy. After surging 2.1% in just the last week, it is only a small dip away from where it started the year, and when you zoom out, the longer-term story is even more compelling, with an impressive 125.0% gain over the past five years. Despite some bumps over the last month, when Honda ticked down 6.6%, the bigger trend has been upward...

Amada Holdings Co., Ltd. announced the completion of a share buyback tranche, repurchasing 4,480,000 shares for ¥7.71 billion as part of its ongoing capital management plan by September 30, 2025. This buyback is part of a broader initiative aiming to acquire up to 18 million shares by March 2026, reflecting management’s decision to actively adjust its capital structure. We'll explore how Amada's continued share repurchase efforts may influence its investment narrative and highlight...

Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) is forecasting robust expansion, with earnings projected to grow 15.88% per year and revenue expected to rise 5.9% annually, both outpacing Japan’s broader market trends. Still, net profit margin slipped to 4.2% from 5.3% last year, snapping the five-year stretch of 6% annual earnings growth and introducing some near-term margin pressure. As growth forecasts stay positive and the stock’s valuation signals both premium pricing and discounted cash flow upside,...

Mr Max Holdings (TSE:8203) posted a 7.9% rise in profits for the past year, a notable reversal from its 5-year average annual decline of 4%. Net profit margins inched up to 2.1%, just above last year’s 2%, and the quality of reported earnings remains high. With shares trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.1x, well below both peer and industry averages, investors will be weighing these attractively priced results against a number of flagged risks, including ongoing financial and dividend...

In the past week, INPEX Corporation announced it acquired 4,788,600 of its own shares through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, as part of a buyback program targeting up to 50 million shares by the end of 2025. This ongoing share repurchase initiative highlights INPEX’s active capital management and its intention to potentially enhance shareholder value amid an evolving energy sector. We’ll examine how INPEX’s renewed commitment to buybacks could impact its investment narrative...

Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) reported a net profit margin of 11.4%, just below last year’s 11.9%, while earnings have been on a downward trend, falling 4.9% per year over the past five years and showing another decline in the most recent period. Despite these headwinds, the stock’s Price-To-Earnings ratio is 13x, which stands lower than peers (15.7x) and the broader Japanese media sector (17.7x), with shares trading at ¥981, well under the fair value estimate of ¥2,616.13. The results...

With its stock down 10% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Hamamatsu Photonics K.K (TSE:6965). We...

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With its stock down 7.3% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Toei AnimationLtd (TSE:4816). However, a...

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