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TSE:6777
TSE:6777Electronic

3 Japanese Small Cap Stocks With High ROE That Large Investors May Be Missing

With global bond markets still pricing higher for longer interest rates in the US and Europe, many large investors are glued to macro swings and benchmark indices. That creates room for high quality small caps to be overlooked. This High Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on those under owned stocks. In this article you will see three of the most interesting candidates that fit this theme right now. The three stocks below are just a starting sample, since the full High-Quality...
TSE:4755
TSE:4755Multiline Retail

3 Japanese Semiconductor Stocks Backed By Insider Ownership And AI Demand

Global inflation conversations now hinge on oil prices, and recent relief in energy markets has eased some pressure on bond yields and rate expectations. That shift helps growth focused stocks regain attention, especially when management teams also show confidence through high insider ownership. This article highlights three fast growing stocks from our Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener that fit that mix of growth potential and aligned leadership. The stocks covered...
TSE:9984
TSE:9984Wireless Telecom

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) Plans ¥1 Trillion Bond Sale, Where Does Fair Value Sit?

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after announcing a ¥1 trillion unsecured fixed rate bond offering due 2033. The sale targets AI related investments and the repayment of existing debt. The bond announcement comes after a period of mixed momentum for SoftBank Group, with the share price at ¥5,205 and a 90 day share price return that is down 26.95%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 35.41% and the 5 year total shareholder return at 245.68%. This combination points to...
TSE:8388
TSE:8388Banks

Awa Bank (TSE:8388) Faces A Valuation Test Following Stock Split And Dividend Reset

The recent board meeting at Awa Bank (TSE:8388) on 25 August 2026 focused on a planned stock split, changes to the shareholder benefit program, and revisions to dividend forecasts tied to the new share structure. At a share price of ¥9,580, Awa Bank has seen strong recent momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 3.12% and a 90 day share price return of 41.51%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 182.17% points to a significant longer term re rating as investors respond to corporate...
TSE:2531
TSE:2531Beverage

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) Could Be 64% Above Fair Value Following Results Delay

Takara Holdings (TSE:2531) postponed its first quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 after auditors flagged uncertainties in accounting treatment at subsidiary Takara Bio USA Inc., prompting an investigation and a delay beyond the usual disclosure window. Despite the delayed results, Takara Holdings' share price, at ¥2,168.5, has delivered a strong year to date share price return of 33.86%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 29.51% sits alongside a three year total...
TSE:3350
TSE:3350Hospitality

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) Swings To A Half Year Loss, Is The Premium Still Justified?

Metaplanet (TSE:3350) has drawn fresh attention after its half year 2026 results showed a move from net income to a sizeable net loss, despite revenue rising to ¥4,944 million. Metaplanet’s recent results have landed alongside sharp share price swings, with a 40.83% 7 day share price return and a 36.44% 30 day share price return, yet the stock is still down 34.40% on a year to date share price basis and the 1 year total shareholder return has fallen 65.51%. However, the 3 year and 5 year...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi Stock And Japanese Nuclear Energy Shares Backing AI Power Demand

Energy markets are back in focus as UK gilt yields retreat on easing inflation concerns linked to softer oil prices. When energy supply looks a bit more secure, attention often shifts to sources that aim to be both reliable and low carbon, such as stocks in the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener. This article highlights three nuclear-related stocks to watch and how they fit into that opportunity. The stocks in this article below are just a starting sample, with the full screen surfacing 33 more...
TSE:5161
TSE:5161Auto Components

Global Dividend Stocks To Watch In August 2026

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating oil prices, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In this environment of economic uncertainty and mixed market performance, dividend-paying stocks can offer a reliable income stream while potentially providing some cushion against volatility.
TSE:6323
TSE:6323Semiconductor

Rorze (TSE:6323) Faces A 41% Fair Value Gap On China Unit Plan

Rorze (TSE:6323) is back in focus after its board met on 24 August 2026 and approved the establishment of a sub-subsidiary in China through an existing consolidated subsidiary. Against this backdrop, Rorze’s 7 day share price return of 3.5% and year to date share price return of 67.52% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 124.04%, which points to strong momentum despite a 10.15% share price decline over the past month. Scan other robotics and automation plays that might be...
TSE:4704
TSE:4704Software

AI Stocks With Real Revenue Growth on the Tokyo Market

Global central banks are keeping policy tight to contain inflation, which puts every extra point of growth under the microscope. Anything that helps companies do more with less time, data, and energy quickly draws investor attention. That is where artificial intelligence and tools tied to ChatGPT come in. This article highlights three AI stocks from our screener that sit at the intersection of chips, software, and cloud. The stocks covered below are a small sample, and the full screen...
TSE:9468
TSE:9468Media

Extraordinary Retirement Loss and Guidance Cut Could Be A Game Changer For Kadokawa (TSE:9468)

Kadokawa Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of ¥68,252 million but a net loss of ¥4,540 million, and it lowered full-year profit guidance for the period ending March 31, 2027 after booking an approximately ¥5.40 billion extraordinary loss tied to a special early retirement program. The company kept its full-year sales and operating profit guidance unchanged while sharply reducing its forecast for profit attributable to owners of parent and earnings per...
TSE:285A
TSE:285ASemiconductor

Kioxia Stock And 2 Japan AI Infrastructure Names With Strong Earnings Growth

Central banks in Australia and Korea are openly weighing inflation risks against growth, which keeps the focus firmly on companies that can grow earnings even as policy stays tight. That is where a Healthy high growth potential screener can help. It highlights stocks that analysts expect to grow earnings and that pass basic financial health checks. This article reviews three standout candidates from that list. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample, with the full screen...
TSE:8630
TSE:8630Insurance

How Surging Q1 FY2026 Profitability Could Reshape Sompo Holdings’ (TSE:8630) Investment Narrative

Sompo Holdings, Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to ¥181,168 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations reaching ¥203.14, compared with the prior year period. The sharp improvement in profitability within just one year highlights how recent underwriting and cost measures are already flowing through to the bottom line. Next, we will examine how this stronger earnings performance, particularly the jump in net income, may influence Sompo...
TSE:7974
TSE:7974Entertainment

Is Nintendo (TSE:7974) Undervalued After Switch 2 Sold Nearly 24 Million Units?

Nintendo (TSE:7974) is back in focus after nearly 24 million Nintendo Switch 2 units were sold in the console’s first year, even with a higher launch price. This has renewed attention on the stock’s recent rebound. See our latest analysis for Nintendo. The recent excitement around Nintendo Switch 2 has fed into a sharp rebound, with a 30 day share price return of 27.19% and a 90 day share price return of 24.30%. Even so, the year to date share price return is down 16.77%, and the 1 year total...
TSE:8309
TSE:8309Banks

How Investors Are Reacting To Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (TSE:8309) Entering Vietnam’s Asset Management Market

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has announced plans to enter Vietnam’s asset management market through a joint venture with Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, holding a 49% stake alongside BIDV’s 51% ownership to offer investment funds and manage client assets focused on domestic Vietnamese securities. This move marks a meaningful expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group’s asset management footprint into Vietnam, adding geographical diversification and local-partner expertise in a...
TSE:4004
TSE:4004Chemicals

Should Resonac’s Planned Partial Spin-off of Crasus Petrochemicals Require Action From Resonac Holdings (TSE:4004) Investors?

Resonac Holdings Corporation recently held a board meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider a resolution for a partial spin-off of its Crasus Chemical petrochemical business. This potential separation of the petrochemical assets marks a meaningful shift in how Resonac may allocate resources between traditional chemicals and faster-growing semiconductor materials. We will now examine how the proposed partial spin-off of Crasus Chemical could reshape Resonac Holdings’ existing investment...
TSE:4452
TSE:4452Personal Products

Will Curél’s Nordic Push Reshape Kao’s (TSE:4452) High-Value Cosmetics Strategy in Europe?

Kao Corporation has announced that its Curél skincare brand will launch across the Nordic countries in September 2026, building on earlier rollouts in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands and partnering with regional beauty retailers KICKS and Matas. This latest expansion under Kao’s “Global Sharp Top” plan highlights how the company is concentrating resources on a smaller group of premium, differentiated cosmetics brands to deepen its presence in Europe. Next, we’ll examine how...
TSE:7744
TSE:7744Leisure

How Investors May Respond To Noritsu Koki (TSE:7744) Surging Half-Year Earnings And Profitability

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. reported its half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales of ¥82,495 million and net income of ¥12,404 million, both higher than the previous year. The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥116.37, compared with ¥68.25 a year earlier, underscores a significant improvement in profitability. With this strong uplift in earnings and profitability, we will examine how Noritsu Koki’s latest performance reshapes its...
TSE:6750
TSE:6750Tech

Did Strong Q1 2026 Earnings and EPS Growth Just Shift Elecom's (TSE:6750) Investment Narrative?

Elecom Co., Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of ¥33,918 million and net income of ¥2,964 million, both higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from ¥24.65 to ¥36.81 underscores improved profitability and operational efficiency in Elecom’s core business. We’ll now examine how Elecom’s strong earnings growth and higher profitability influence the company’s investment narrative over the coming period. This technology could replace computers: discover...
TSE:9432
TSE:9432Telecom

NTT (TSE:9432) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings But Stretched On Cash Flow

NTT has produced a 69.2% return over the past 5 years, and at around ¥169.2 per share the stock no longer looks obviously cheap or stretched on headline metrics, with both the intrinsic value work and market multiples pointing to something closer to fair value. A 69.2% return over 5 years suggests NTT has already rewarded patient shareholders, so any new upside case now leans more on valuation discipline than on catching up from a depressed base. For long term holders, the main support for...