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Toho (TSE:9602) posted revenue and earnings growth this year, with earnings forecast to climb 5.53% annually and revenue expected to grow 3.7% per year. Over the past five years, earnings rose by an average of 19.9% per year, but growth in the latest year was just 0.6%, paired with a net profit margin of 14.8% compared to 16.3% previously. This points to some margin compression. Investors may focus on the company’s steady historical performance and premium valuation as they weigh the outlook...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, THK's stock price might be vulnerable to their trading...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Iida Group Holdings fair value estimate is JP¥4,472 Iida Group...

Key Insights MediPal Holdings' estimated fair value is JP¥3,201 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity MediPal...

Shareholders might have noticed that J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3086 ) filed its interim result this time last...

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Key Insights Shizuoka Financial GroupInc's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Key Insights Significant control over Sugimura Warehouse by public companies implies that the general public has more...

It's not a stretch to say that Sanki Service Corporation's ( TSE:6044 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.2x...

R. C. Core Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7837 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 32% share price jump in the last...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider GMO...

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Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Oriental Land indicates that they collectively have...

Dentsu Group has launched its Sports & Entertainment network in India, appointing Yosuke Murai to lead this first dedicated practice as part of the company’s global expansion efforts. This initiative marks a move to help brands tap into India's fast-evolving sports, culture, and entertainment sectors, specifically aiming to engage younger, digitally native audiences through immersive experiences. We'll explore how Dentsu's entry into India's sports and entertainment market could influence...

JDC (TSE:1887) returned to profitability over the past year after weathering five years of steep earnings declines averaging 47.9% annually. Its net profit margin also improved, according to the latest statements. Despite management emphasizing the quality of the turnaround, JDC now trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.1x, which is far above both the Japanese construction industry average of 12.2x and direct peers at 10.6x. Shares are trading above the estimated fair value of ¥36.11...

On October 3, 2025, YASKAWA Electric Corporation raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2026, with revenue now expected at ¥525 billion, operating profit at ¥48 billion, and profit attributable to owners at ¥37 billion. This upward revision reflects the company's strengthened outlook for profitability and signals confidence in its operational performance heading into the next fiscal period. With upgraded guidance for revenue and profit, we'll consider how...

OVERLAP HoldingsInc (TSE:414A) reported net profit margins of 24.2%, a notable increase from last year’s 13.6%, and is currently trading at ¥1,366, which is below its estimated fair value of ¥1,713.22. The company’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio sits at 13.2x, lower than both the peer average of 19.3x and the JP Media industry average of 17.3x, reinforcing its relative value. As the market weighs improved earnings quality against recent share price volatility and a less than robust financial...

JRC Ltd (TSE:6224) reported a net profit margin of 9.5%, down from 10.7% last year, and the company’s earnings are forecast to grow by 14.49% per year. Over the past five years, profits have risen at a 19.4% annual pace, while future revenue is projected to expand at 12.5% per year, comfortably outpacing the broader Japanese market’s expected 4.4% growth. Although recent profit growth of 10% trails the five-year average and margins have slipped, investors are likely to focus on the strong...

TRANSACTIONLtd (TSE:7818) reported annual earnings growth of 8.4%, below its strong five-year average of 19%. Looking ahead, analysts forecast EPS will rise 10.7% per year and revenue is set to grow 8.6% annually, both outpacing the JP market average growth rates. Investors will note a net profit margin of 14.9%, just below last year’s 15%, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.2x, which looks attractive relative to peers and the industry at large. The current share price of ¥1026 trades at a...

IG Port (TSE:3791) posted profit margins of 6%, down from 7.6% a year ago, signaling a decline in profitability. Despite this, the company’s earnings are forecast to grow sharply at 27.7% per year, far surpassing the Japanese market’s expected 8.1% annual growth, while revenue is projected to increase 12.7% annually. The current share price of ¥1535 sits well below the discounted cash flow estimate of fair value at ¥3371.01. However, the stock appears expensive on price-to-earnings multiples...

Baycurrent (TSE:6532) posted a net profit margin of 26.5%, just edging out last year's margin of 26.3%. Earnings are forecast to grow at an impressive 20.65% per year, with revenue expected to rise at a 20.3% clip, both setting a faster pace than the broader Japanese market’s projected growth. Analysts are calling for annual earnings growth of 20.7%, far outstripping the JP market's 8.1% forecast, which underlines Baycurrent’s robust growth profile and superior margin performance. See our...

Vector (TSE:6058) reported earnings growth of just 1.3% over the past year, a notable slowdown from its impressive 5-year average of 32.8% per year. Looking ahead, analysts expect annual earnings and revenue growth to come in at 3.7% and 3.2% respectively, both of which fall short of the broader Japanese market averages. For investors, the high earnings quality, history of profit expansion, and price-to-earnings ratio of 11.4x, which is well below industry peers, stand out even as profit...