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TSE:8031
TSE:8031Trade Distributors

Is It Too Late To Consider Mitsui (TSE:8031) After Its 115% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Mitsui's share price still offers value after a strong run, you are not alone in asking whether today's level makes sense against its fundamentals. The stock last closed at ¥6,132, with returns of 6.4% over the past week, a decline of 1.6% over the past month, 29.0% year to date, and 114.8% over the past year. The 3 year return sits at 212.6% and the 5 year return is a very large gain. Recent coverage around Mitsui has focused on its share price strength and the...
TSE:4404
TSE:4404Food

Miyoshi Oil & Fat (TSE:4404) One Off Windfall Challenges Sustainability Of 16.2% Margin Narrative

Miyoshi Oil & Fat (TSE:4404) has opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of ¥15.2 billion and basic EPS of ¥27.35, against the backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥958.86 on revenue of ¥60.3 billion and very large earnings growth of 387.3% year on year. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥14.3 billion and EPS of ¥11.20 in Q1 2025 to ¥15.2 billion and EPS of ¥27.35 in Q1 2026, while trailing net profit margins have shifted from 3.5% to 16.2%. With a large one off gain already baked...
TSE:8935
TSE:8935Consumer Durables

FJ Next Holdings (TSE:8935) Profit Growth And Margin Gain Reinforce Bullish Narratives

FJ Next Holdings (TSE:8935) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥50.8b and basic EPS of ¥150.62, while trailing 12 month figures came in at ¥142.4b of revenue and EPS of ¥305.70, alongside earnings growth of 54.4% year on year. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥112.4b to ¥142.4b on a trailing 12 month basis, and EPS shift from ¥198.11 to ¥305.70, as net profit margins moved from 5.8% to 7%. That combination of higher earnings, improved profitability...
TSE:4042
TSE:4042Chemicals

Do Tosoh’s (TSE:4042) Director Changes Reframe the Market’s View of Its Strategic Direction?

Tosoh Corporation recently held its fiscal year 2026 Q4 earnings call on May 13, 2026, alongside a board meeting to consider changes to its representative directors. The combination of a full-year results announcement and potential leadership reshuffle concentrated key information and governance decisions into a single, closely watched date for investors. We will now examine how the proposed changes to Tosoh’s representative directors shape the company’s broader investment narrative and...
TSE:6282
TSE:6282Machinery

Oiles (TSE:6282) Margin Compression To 7.3% Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Oiles (TSE:6282) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥19.1b and net income of ¥1.1b, translating to basic EPS of ¥38.79, against a backdrop of earnings that declined over the most recent year and a net profit margin that eased from 9.3% to 7.3%. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥16.4b to ¥19.1b and basic EPS move between ¥37.59 and ¥78.65, with five year earnings growth averaging 13.1% per year even as the latest trailing twelve month...
TSE:8242
TSE:8242Consumer Retailing

H2O Retailing (TSE:8242) Margin Compression Reinforces Cautious Earnings Narrative

H2O Retailing (TSE:8242) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥164.4b and basic EPS of ¥8.42, rounding out a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥680.2b and EPS reached ¥254.38. Over recent periods, revenue has moved between ¥166.9b in Q4 FY 2025 and ¥182.8b in Q3 FY 2026, while basic EPS ranged from a loss equivalent of ¥21.52 per share in Q4 FY 2025 to ¥189.95 per share in Q3 FY 2026, setting the backdrop for a trailing twelve month net income of ¥29.95b...
TSE:8725
TSE:8725Insurance

Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026

As of May 2026, Asian markets are showing resilience with Chinese equities advancing and Japan's indices reaching record highs, driven by strong domestic demand and optimism around AI-related growth. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for investors looking to balance risk in their portfolios.
TSE:9735
TSE:9735Commercial Services

Secom (TSE:9735) Q4 EPS High Of ¥84.55 Reinforces Premium Valuation Narratives

SECOM (TSE:9735) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥347.1 billion and basic EPS of ¥84.55, setting the tone for how investors read the full year. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has ranged from ¥296.8 billion to ¥347.1 billion while quarterly basic EPS has moved between ¥59.14 and ¥84.55, giving you a clear sense of how the top line and EPS have tracked together into the latest print. With a trailing 12 month net margin sitting at 9%, the result focuses on how...
TSE:7885
TSE:7885Commercial Services

TakanoLtd (TSE:7885) Earnings Growth And 2.5% Margin Test Bullish Narratives

TakanoLtd (TSE:7885) has capped FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥8.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥31.67, against a backdrop of trailing 12 month EPS of ¥40.47 on revenue of ¥24.8 billion and earnings growth of 18.5% over the past year. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from ¥5.3 billion to ¥8.3 billion and EPS move between a small loss of ¥0.66 and a high of ¥31.67 across FY 2026, while net profit margin on a trailing basis sits at 2.5% compared with 2.2% a year earlier. This...
TSE:5938
TSE:5938Building

LIXIL Awards Sponsorship Highlights Sustainability Focus And Valuation Trade Offs

LIXIL (TSE:5938) is serving as headline sponsor of The Asia Pacific Property and Hotel Awards 2026. American Standard and GROHE, both LIXIL brands, are involved in recognizing excellence across property and hotel projects in the region. The event spotlights LIXIL's focus on sustainability and water and housing solutions to a wide audience of industry professionals and stakeholders. LIXIL, a global provider of water and housing products, is using this awards platform to reinforce its role in...