Sojitz (TSE:2768) Valuation in Focus After Strategic Latin America Healthcare Partnership with Auna

Sojitz (TSE:2768) has taken a notable step into Latin America's booming healthcare sector through a new collaboration with Auna S.A. On November 20, both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint healthcare ventures, starting with Mexico.

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After a standout year, Sojitz’s share price has climbed 37% year-to-date, with momentum building on the back of new ventures such as its Latin America healthcare foray. Supported by a 49% total shareholder return over the past year and an impressive 106% three-year gain, Sojitz is clearly rewarding investors with both near-term confidence and long-term growth potential.

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Yet with the stock up 37% this year and analyst targets hovering just below current prices, the question is whether Sojitz is still flying under the radar in terms of valuation, or if the market has already priced in its future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: Fairly Valued

The last close for Sojitz stood at ¥4,418, almost matching the most closely watched narrative fair value. The narrative’s fair value uses an analyst-driven approach, grounding its outlook in company earnings growth projections and sector dynamics.

Ongoing operational reforms and portfolio optimization drive higher-margin growth and enhance earnings resilience across diverse global markets.

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Curious about the financial math behind this fair value? The narrative incorporates future profit expansion, margin improvement, and sector-wide comparisons in its forecast. Wondering which variable tips the scales? Dive in and discover the underlying forecasts that shape this narrative’s “about right” call.

Result: Fair Value of ¥4,396.67 (ABOUT RIGHT)

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However, persistent exposure to commodity cycles or rising operational costs could quickly challenge Sojitz’s positive earnings and fair value outlook.

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Another View: The Multiples Perspective

Looking at Sojitz through the lens of valuation ratios adds a different angle. Its price-to-earnings ratio sits at 8.2x, comfortably below the industry average of 9.7x and well under the peer average of 17.4x. The fair ratio, at 16.9x, is also much higher than where Sojitz currently trades. This wide gap suggests that, by historical and peer standards, investors may be leaving value on the table. Does this make Sojitz a potential bargain, or are there hidden risks justifying the discount?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Build Your Own Sojitz Narrative

Feel free to dive into the numbers and draw your own conclusions. Want to craft your own take? You can build a narrative from scratch in just a few minutes: Do it your way.

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