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Chiyoda (TSE:6366) is back on investor radars after recent share price moves. This is prompting a closer look at how its engineering focused business, returns profile, and current valuation metrics line up today. See our latest analysis for Chiyoda. At the current share price of ¥762.0, Chiyoda has experienced short term share price weakness, including a 90 day share price return that declined 37.95%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is 114.04%, which points to strong longer term...

Japan’s latest rate hike to 1% has pushed the country into a new chapter for interest rates, the yen and financial stocks. For investors watching Japanese financial sector stocks, this shift may open fresh opportunities as well as fresh risks. This article looks at three Japanese financial stocks from a screener focused on companies with stronger balance sheets and healthier profiles, all exposed to the Bank of Japan’s policy change and related currency and bond market moves. You will see how...

Global inflation, shifting central bank policies, and energy driven risks are keeping markets on edge, and many investors are looking for leaders who are directly aligned with shareholders. Founder led companies often have executives with substantial personal stakes and a clear long term vision, which can matter when conditions are choppy and growth signals are uneven across regions. This Top Founder Led Companies screener focuses on businesses where the original builders still have skin in...

Recent commentary on Sumitomo Electric Industries highlights growing investor attention on its automotive components and electrification technologies, supported by valuation analyses such as discounted cash flow and price-to-earnings comparisons conducted before today. An interesting aspect is that these assessments suggest the shares are trading close to estimated intrinsic value while still appearing slightly undervalued against industry peers, which helps explain why sentiment around its...

With inflation, interest rates and growth signals pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for solid companies that still trade at sensible prices. That is where the High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener comes in. It focuses on businesses with healthy cash flows and balance sheets that the market has not fully recognised. In the following sections, the article highlights 3 of the best stocks from this screener, explaining why each one stands out, how it fits this...

Kanamoto Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:9678 ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did some...

Nuclear energy stocks are back in focus as investors weigh inflation swings, rate decisions and uneven growth across major economies. With policy paths diverging, funding costs and commodity prices remain moving targets, and that keeps reliable power generation firmly on the radar. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you cut through noise by highlighting companies across uranium supply, fuel services and reactor operations that are directly tied to this theme of steady, large scale...

The Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike to 1% has shifted the ground for income investors, especially anyone focused on Japanese dividend stocks. Higher rates can change how investors weigh cash in the bank against equity income, and they can influence which companies are better placed to handle a gradually tighter money backdrop. This article looks at three stocks from a Japanese Dividend-Paying Stocks screener that are exposed to this rate move. It highlights where the current backdrop may...

Casio Computer Ltd (TSE:6952) has drawn fresh investor attention after unveiling the GWR-B3000, a GRAVITYMASTER G-SHOCK model featuring a newly developed movement, advanced shock and magnetic response functions, and AI-informed structural design. See our latest analysis for Casio ComputerLtd. For context, Casio ComputerLtd’s share price has shown strong momentum recently, with a 30-day share price return of 8.21%, a 90-day share price return of 23.10%, and a 1-year total shareholder return of...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating inflation rates, Asia's economic resilience continues to capture investor interest. In this environment, dividend stocks in the region offer an appealing prospect for those seeking steady income streams, particularly as they can provide stability amid market volatility.

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities within this evolving environment. In this context, stocks that may be trading below their estimated value present intriguing possibilities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from semiconductors and cloud infrastructure to the software that powers tools like ChatGPT, and it is doing so while inflation trends, central bank decisions and energy prices keep markets on edge. For investors, that mix of structural AI demand and shifting macro signals makes a focused AI stocks screener especially useful, because it filters for companies directly tied to chips, large language models and the cloud platforms behind them. This...

Taiyo Yuden has commercialized the MAASA32MAD7227MP1D71, an AEC‑Q200‑certified automotive multilayer ceramic capacitor that doubles capacitance to 220 µF in the same 3.2 x 2.5 x 2.8 mm 3225-size package, with mass production already underway at its Tamamura Plant. By combining high capacitance with stringent automotive reliability standards, this compact MLCC is tailored to meet the rising demands of complex electronic systems in modern vehicles, including ADAS and software-defined...

PARK24 (TSE:4666) has posted its Q2 2026 numbers with revenue of ¥95,726 million and basic EPS of ¥139.71, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥237.83 on revenue of ¥415,049 million. The company has seen revenue move from ¥96,127 million and EPS of ¥1.14 in Q2 2025 to ¥95,726 million and EPS of ¥139.71 in Q2 2026, alongside trailing net income rising from ¥14,597 million to ¥40,593 million over the same comparative periods. For investors watching margins and earnings quality, this release...

Sekisui House Reit (TSE:3309) has reported its FY 2026 second half results with revenue of ¥22.4b and basic EPS of ¥2,799.0, setting the tone for how the rest of the year is shaping up for holders of the stock. The REIT has seen revenue move from ¥19.7b in FY 2025 second half to ¥22.4b in FY 2026 second half, while basic EPS went from ¥2,320.4 to ¥2,799.0 over the same periods. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and per unit earnings are tracking. Overall, the release keeps...

Gift Holdings (TSE:9279) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of ¥10.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥39.98, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of ¥39.9 billion and EPS of ¥145.63 as earnings growth over the past year reached 57.3%. The company has seen revenue move from ¥32.1 billion to ¥39.9 billion and EPS from ¥92.79 to ¥145.63 on a trailing twelve month basis, while the net profit margin over the last year was 7.3% versus 5.8% a year earlier. Investors are therefore watching...

With central banks reacting differently to inflation, energy prices, and growth worries, investors are hunting for companies that can grow through mixed economic conditions rather than just riding a single cycle. That is where the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener comes in. It focuses on businesses that analysts and management teams both view positively, while insiders keep meaningful skin in the game. This combination can help you focus on growth stories that appear...

Ascentech K.K (TSE:3565) has opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥3.4b and basic EPS of ¥17.39, setting the tone for how its earnings story is evolving after a year in which revenue declined 19.9% but net profit margin improved to 10.5% from 8.3%. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥6.3b in Q1 2026 to ¥3.4b in Q1 2027, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from ¥18.56 to ¥17.39. This gives investors a mixed read on top line pressure versus earnings resilience. With that...

Starts Proceed Investment (TSE:8979) has released its FY 2026 results with second half revenue of ¥3,661 million and basic EPS of ¥4,401.37, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of ¥7,303 million and basic EPS of ¥8,832.11 that frame the current earnings picture for investors. The company has seen revenue move from ¥3,621.84 million in the second half of FY 2025 to ¥3,661 million in the second half of FY 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from ¥4,897.93 to ¥4,401.37, setting the...

Hoshino Resorts REIT (TSE:3287) opened H1 2026 with revenue of ¥9.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥6,822.75, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue at ¥17.9 billion and basic EPS at ¥12,892.52. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from ¥14.97 billion to ¥17.9 billion and basic EPS shift from ¥9,556.35 to ¥12,892.52, with net margin on the trailing numbers running at 42.2%. Taken together, the latest revenue and EPS present a picture of notable earnings power, with...

HUMAN MADE (TSE:456A) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥4.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥37.97, alongside year-on-year earnings growth of 39.3% over the past 12 months. The company has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from ¥8.4 billion in 2024 to ¥15.6 billion in 2027, with trailing EPS rising over the same window from ¥19.82 to ¥549.18. This sets the stage for a results season focused squarely on earnings momentum. With trailing net margins improving over the past year, this latest print...

With the Bank of Japan lifting rates to 1% for the first time in 31 years and the Nikkei crossing 70,000 points, Japan’s largest listed companies now sit at the centre of a rare mix of higher borrowing costs, stubborn inflation and strong risk appetite. This article looks at three Japanese large caps from our equities screener that appear most exposed to these shifting conditions, whether through sensitivity to interest rates, inflation trends or improved confidence following the Iran peace...

NSK (TSE:6471) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down around 2% over the past month and roughly 3% over the past 3 months, against strong 1 year gains. See our latest analysis for NSK. At the current share price of ¥1,183.5, NSK’s recent 1 day share price return declined 1.87%, while the 7 day share price return gained 2.96%, and the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 92.30%. This indicates notable long term momentum alongside some short term...

Dividend cut puts Daiwa House REIT Investment stock back in focus Daiwa House REIT Investment (TSE:8984) recently announced a reduced semi-annual dividend of ¥2,483 per share, drawing fresh attention from income focused investors who track payout changes closely in Japan’s REIT market. See our latest analysis for Daiwa House REIT Investment. The dividend cut comes as Daiwa House REIT Investment’s share price has been under pressure, with a 90 day share price return that declined 9.95% and a...