TSE:3086
TSE:3086Multiline Retail

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086): Reassessing Valuation After 7% November Revenue Growth

J. Front Retailing (TSE:3086) just reported its November 2025 consolidated revenue, showing a 7% year on year increase. This pace naturally prompts investors to recheck the stock’s recent pullback and valuation. See our latest analysis for J. Front Retailing. The stock’s recent pullback, reflected in a roughly 10% three-month share price return decline despite a positive year-to-date share price return and strong multi-year total shareholder returns, suggests momentum is consolidating rather...
TSE:7911
TSE:7911Commercial Services

TOPPAN Holdings (TSE:7911) Overhauls Leadership Structure, But What Does It Mean For Its Transformation?

TOPPAN Holdings has already approved a sweeping overhaul of its leadership, appointing Satoshi Oya as President and reshaping executive roles across the group from April 2026, alongside multiple retirements and new officer appointments at TOPPAN Inc. and related subsidiaries. This concentration of corporate planning, technology, AI promotion, and global business development responsibilities in newly elevated leaders could materially influence how TOPPAN executes its transformation in...
TSE:2371
TSE:2371Interactive Media and Services

What Kakaku.com (TSE:2371)'s Move Into en Inc.'s Engage Business Means For Shareholders

On December 17, 2025, Kakaku.com’s board approved entering into a basic agreement concerning the “engage” business operated by en Inc., marking a potential shift in its service portfolio. This move suggests Kakaku.com is exploring deeper exposure to employment-related digital services, which could influence how investors view its growth mix and risk profile. We’ll now examine how Kakaku.com’s basic agreement around en Inc.’s engage business could reshape the company’s broader investment...
TSE:2914
TSE:2914Tobacco

Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914): Reassessing Valuation After Major Counterfeit Cigarette Operation Exposed

Italian authorities just shut down a large illicit cigarette plant near Rome that was churning out counterfeit Camel and Winston, directly implicating Japan Tobacco (TSE:2914) in a high profile trademark and smuggling case. See our latest analysis for Japan Tobacco. For investors, this counterfeit bust lands at a time when Japan Tobacco’s 90 day share price return of 21.2 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of 46.27 percent already signal strong, building momentum rather than a late...
TSE:6594
TSE:6594Electrical

Nidec (TSE:6594) Valuation Check as Founder Shigenobu Nagamori Hands Chairmanship to Mitsuya Kishida

Nidec (TSE:6594) just confirmed a major leadership handoff, with founder Shigenobu Nagamori stepping down as Chairman and becoming Chairman Emeritus, while CEO Mitsuya Kishida takes over the board. For investors, this shift spotlights succession, strategic continuity and how the market prices Nidec’s next chapter. See our latest analysis for Nidec. The leadership transition lands at a tricky moment for shareholders, with the 30 day share price return of 4.01 percent offering only a modest...
TSE:9697
TSE:9697Entertainment

Capcom (TSE:9697) Valuation Check as New Sci‑Fi IP PRAGMATA Targets 2026 Multi‑Platform Launch

Capcom (TSE:9697) just put fresh fuel under its long term growth story by unveiling PRAGMATA, a new sci fi IP slated for April 2026, with a PC demo launching now. See our latest analysis for Capcom. Despite the buzz around PRAGMATA, Capcom’s recent share price return has cooled, with a 30 day share price return of minus 11.46 percent and a 90 day share price return of minus 14.19 percent. However, its five year total shareholder return of 125.32 percent still points to strong long term...
TSE:9364
TSE:9364Infrastructure

How Kamigumi’s Potential Presidential Transition At Kamigumi (TSE:9364) Has Changed Its Investment Story

On December 12, 2025, Kamigumi Co., Ltd. held a board meeting to consider a change in its Representative Director (President), underscoring a potential leadership transition at the top of the company. This prospective shift in the presidency marks a meaningful corporate governance moment that could influence how investors interpret Kamigumi’s long-term direction and priorities. We will now examine how the potential change in Kamigumi’s Representative Director shapes the company’s investment...
TSE:8961
TSE:8961REITs

MORI TRUST REIT (TSE:8961) Valuation Check After Its Latest Semi-Annual Dividend Increase

MORI TRUST REIT (TSE:8961) just raised its semi annual dividend to ¥1,791 per share, with investors locking in eligibility around late February 2026. This move points to steady confidence in future cash flows. See our latest analysis for MORI TRUST REIT. The higher payout lands against a solid backdrop, with the share price at ¥78,000 and a strong year-to-date share price return of 25 percent and a robust 1-year total shareholder return of 37.11 percent, suggesting momentum is still building...
TSE:6645
TSE:6645Electronic

OMRON (TSE:6645): Assessing an Apparently Stretched Valuation After a Recent Share Price Rebound

OMRON (TSE:6645) has quietly staged a small rebound this month, even as its longer term returns remain under pressure. That gap between short term momentum and multi year weakness is where the opportunity debate starts. See our latest analysis for OMRON. At around ¥3,898 per share, OMRON’s 1 month share price return has nudged higher, but its 1 year total shareholder return of roughly minus 22 percent shows that longer term momentum is still clearly fading. If OMRON’s mixed momentum has you...
TSE:1808
TSE:1808Consumer Durables

HASEKO (TSE:1808) Treasury Share Cancellation Triggers Fresh Look at an Already Stretched Valuation

HASEKO (TSE:1808) just approved the cancellation of 8,314,500 treasury shares, about 3% of its float. This is a tidy balance sheet move that can subtly lift per share metrics and shareholder appeal. See our latest analysis for HASEKO. The move comes after a powerful run, with the share price up around 9% over the past month and a year to date share price return above 50%. The five year total shareholder return of well over 200% shows long term momentum is still very much intact. If this kind...
TSE:4666
TSE:4666Commercial Services

PARK24 (TSE:4666): Reassessing Valuation After Dividend Hike, Earnings Growth Guidance and Early Loan Repayment Plan

PARK24 (TSE:4666) just packed several shareholder friendly moves into one update, lifting its dividend outlook, guiding for higher sales and profits, and planning early repayment of a large subordinated loan. See our latest analysis for PARK24. The upbeat guidance, richer dividend outlook and early loan repayment plan come after a choppy stretch. The latest ¥2,067.5 share price sits against a modestly negative year to date share price return but a solid positive five year total shareholder...