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Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (SEHK:579) posted stable earnings, with average earnings growth of 6.5% per year over the past five years and net profit margins improving from 14.4% to 14.9%. Earnings growth for the most recent year came in at 5.8%, slightly below the company’s longer-term pace. Future earnings are forecast to increase 8.43% per year and revenue is expected to grow at 3.7% per year. Investors will likely focus on the company’s steady profit and revenue performance, as well as...

SPARX Group (TSE:8739) reported a net profit margin of 32.7%, up from 31.7% previously, reflecting improved profitability. Over the last five years, the company has delivered 12.8% per year earnings growth, while the most recent annual growth rate was a more modest 6.9%. With high-quality earnings and no material risks highlighted, SPARX Group’s attractive valuation, long-term growth record, and solid dividend continue to make it an appealing proposition for investors this earnings...

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) reported a dramatic turnaround in earnings, posting 105.5% growth over the past year after a five-year period that saw an average annual decline of 34.8%. Net profit margins also rose to 4.5%, up from 2.2% a year ago. Forecasts call for earnings to grow 12.6% annually compared to the Japanese market’s 7.8% pace. With these gains, Nabtesco’s high-quality earnings profile and improving profitability are likely to put the company’s ongoing momentum front and center for...

Carlisle Companies (CSL) reported current net profit margins of 15.3%, down from 17.8% a year ago, highlighting the impact on profitability. Over the past five years, earnings grew at an annual pace of 18.3%. However, forward guidance points to a more tempered 6.7% annual increase in earnings and 3.3% revenue growth. Shares currently trade at $325.05, below the estimated fair value of $363.83, with a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 18x, which trails both the industry and peer averages. Investors...

Infomart (TSE:2492) reported standout figures this quarter, with earnings jumping 255.2% from last year. This was a pace much faster than its 5-year average annual growth of 1.6%. Net profit margins also climbed to 8.9%, compared to 3.1% a year ago. Analysts expect continued momentum, with annual earnings growth forecast at 36.6%. The combination of robust revenue trends, improving margins, and a share price far below the estimated fair value is setting a bullish tone among investors. See our...

Nicca Chemical Ltd. (TSE:4463) posted net profit margins of 4.5% this period, slightly down from 4.8% previously. Annual earnings growth averaged 8.1% over the past five years but turned negative in the most recent year. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio sits at 9.1x, a discount to both the Japanese chemicals industry at 13x and peers at 32.4x. Shares at ¥1,451 trade well below an estimated fair value of ¥2,834.4. The market sees a mix of attractive valuation signals and short-term profit...

Autobacs Seven (TSE:9832) reported a net profit margin of 3.7%, a notable climb from 1.3% last year. Earnings soared by 250.2% compared to a five-year average annual growth of 5.7%. While revenue is expected to grow 3.1% per year and future earnings at just 0.6%, both metrics lag the broader Japanese market’s growth outlook. Even with these improvements, there is an ongoing debate around the sustainability of the company's dividend. Investors may take comfort in the relative value and...

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) held its net profit margin steady at 4%, matching last year’s level, even as the company experienced negative earnings growth over the latest period. However, over the last five years, average annual earnings growth reached 14.6%, and the outlook remains strong with earnings forecast to accelerate by 18.3% per year. Investors will note that this pace easily outstrips the broader Japanese market’s expected 7.8% annual growth, while revenue growth projections...

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ITmedia (TSE:2148) posted a mixed set of earnings, with net profit margins slipping from 17.6% to 17%. The latest year showed negative earnings growth, even as earnings grew at an average rate of 1.5% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, revenue is projected to grow at 8% per annum and earnings are expected to rise by 12.1% each year. Both figures are anticipated to outpace the Japanese market, though investors may view the dip in margins with caution. See our full analysis for...

Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) posted net profit margins of 8.3%, down from 9% last year, while earnings advanced just 1.4%, well below its five-year average of 40.5% annual growth. With the company’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio sitting at 43.5x, a premium over both peer and industry averages, and the stock trading slightly above the estimated fair value of $85.48 per share, investors may be weighing whether current lofty valuations can be sustained. Forecasts indicate earnings growth could...

Micro-Mechanics (Holdings) (SGX:5DD) delivered a net profit margin of 19%, outpacing last year’s 14.4% and driving earnings growth of 48.3% year over year. While the company’s five-year trend had seen average yearly declines of 15.1%, this latest surge marks a sharp turnaround, and the quality of earnings has been highlighted as high. Investors will be weighing the rapid rise in profits and improved margins against ongoing concerns about dividend sustainability and uncertain growth prospects...

Curious if Synovus Financial is a hidden bargain or well-valued at its current price? Dive in as we break down what drives its value. There may be more to the story than meets the eye. While the stock is up an impressive 106.1% over the past five years, shorter-term performance has been more volatile, with a -3.1% return in the last week, -8.3% over the last month, and -12.2% year-to-date. Recent headlines have highlighted Synovus Financial’s ongoing digital transformation efforts and its...

Wondering whether CVR Partners stock could be undervalued, overvalued, or finally primed for something big? You are definitely not alone in wanting to figure out whether now is the right time to take a closer look. The stock has not just stayed afloat but surged, climbing 1.3% in the last week, 5.0% over the past month, and a staggering 60.2% in the past year. This performance has made many investors sit up and pay attention. Recent news around the fertilizer industry, such as shifting...

I-Net (TSE:9600) has achieved average annual earnings growth of 9.8% over the past five years, supported by its high quality earnings. Despite this solid track record, the company’s net profit margin slipped to 5% from 5.7% last year, and most recently, earnings turned negative year-over-year. Investors may take note that the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19x, which is well above both the Japanese IT industry average of 17.3x and the peer average of 14.4x. This could...

China Datang Corporation Renewable Power (SEHK:1798) is guiding for earnings growth of about 19% annually, easily outpacing both the Hong Kong market’s 12% average and the expected 8.6% for market revenue. The company’s current net profit margin sits at 13.2%, a compression from last year’s 14.9%, while average annual earnings growth over the past five years has been 7.9%. With these numbers illustrating robust forward expectations but pointing to mixed margin dynamics, investors are...

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) posted 32.6% earnings growth in the most recent year, a sharp acceleration from its 1% average annual pace over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to climb by 11.2% per year, outpacing the US market’s 10.3% growth outlook. Net profit margins have risen to 16.5% from last year’s 15.3%. Investors may see the combination of high quality earnings and improved profitability as encouraging, but a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.8x and share price of $179.08 put valuation...

Xtep International Holdings Limited recently adjusted the conversion prices of its 2021, 2024, and 2025 Convertible Bonds following the declaration and payment of its 2025 Interim Dividend, with these changes already put into effect. This move modifies the conversion terms for bondholders, which could affect future capital structure decisions and influence the investment preferences of existing and potential stakeholders. We will explore how the adjustment of convertible bond conversion...

Billerud (OM:BILL) has published its Q3 earnings, showing a drop in sales and a shift from profit to net loss compared to last year. The results signal ongoing challenges and will be closely watched by investors. See our latest analysis for Billerud. Billerud’s latest Q3 results add to a year marked by changing fortunes. After drifting lower for much of 2024, the stock has staged a modest rebound recently, gaining 3.5% over the past month and 6.3% over the last 90 days. However, the...

JINS HOLDINGS (TSE:3046) has proposed a year-end dividend of 59 yen per share for the fiscal year ending August 2025, together with a plan to update its Articles of Incorporation to allow for greater leadership flexibility. See our latest analysis for JINS HOLDINGS. After a strong run earlier this year, JINS HOLDINGS’ share price has pulled back recently, declining 12.2% over the past month. It still boasts a robust 22.3% year-to-date share price return. Looking further out, its 1-year total...

Estée Lauder Companies (EL) is trading below its estimated fair value of $116.16, with shares last noted at $96.69. The company’s Price-to-Sales ratio sits at 2.4x, on par with peers but more expensive than the broader US Personal Products industry average of 1.1x. Revenue is forecast to grow at 3.9% per year, lagging behind the broader US market’s 10.4% pace. Although losses have deepened at a 47.6% annual rate over the last five years, earnings are expected to grow 47.57% annually as the...

Savers Value Village (SVV) remains unprofitable, with reported losses widening at a pace of 4.1% per year over the past five years. Revenue is projected to grow 7.6% annually, trailing the broader US market's 10.3%, but forecasts call for a striking 100.7% annual increase in earnings, with profitability expected within three years. Currently trading at $9.21, which is below its estimated fair value and industry peers, SVV stands out for its attractive valuation despite ongoing financial...

Motorola Solutions (MSI) turned in a sharp jump in profitability this quarter, with net profit margins rising to 18.7% from 14.7% a year ago and earnings growing by 35.6% over the last year, well above the company’s five-year average pace. Looking ahead, consensus calls for earnings to increase at a steadier 9.09% per year and revenue to grow at 6.8% annually, both trailing broader US market averages. Investors are seeing ongoing improvements in profitability, balanced with expectations for...

Kinetic Development Group (SEHK:1277) has raised its stake in MC Mining to over 40% by completing its share subscriptions. This move highlights its long-term commitment to the Makhado Project in South Africa. The company now plans to push its holding toward 51%, signaling ongoing interest in MC Mining’s future growth prospects. See our latest analysis for Kinetic Development Group. Kinetic’s ongoing investment push comes as share price momentum quietly builds, with a 1-month share price...