Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 20
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 2.1% to JP¥2,655. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,321, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.8%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.2% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 1.7% per annum over the same time period. Duyuru • May 13
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q1, 2027 Results on Jul 08, 2026 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Jul 08, 2026 Reported Earnings • Apr 10
Full year 2026 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥187 (up from JP¥183 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥378.6b (up 1.7% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥46.3b (up 2.2% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 12% (in line with FY 2025). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Duyuru • Apr 08
ABC-Mart,Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 26, 2026 ABC-Mart,Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 26, 2026. Duyuru • Apr 02
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Apr 08, 2026 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Apr 08, 2026 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 20
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.6% to JP¥2,559. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,202, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 12%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.1% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 2.3% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 19
Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 February 2026. Payment date: 28 May 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 40% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 28
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.0% to JP¥2,435. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,048, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 12%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.3% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 2.5% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Jan 09
Third quarter 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥37.82 (down from JP¥40.43 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥89.2b (flat on 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥9.36b (down 6.5% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2025). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 10%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 08
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 6.9% to JP¥2,495. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,141, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 17%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 2.5% per annum over the same time period. Duyuru • Jan 07
Abc-Mart,Inc. Announces Dividend for the Second Quarter Ending August 31, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced dividend guidance for the second quarter ending August 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported dividend of JPY 35.00 per share against JPY 33.00 per share a year ago. Duyuru • Nov 27
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Jan 07, 2026 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 07, 2026 Declared Dividend • Nov 11
First half dividend of JP¥35.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 26th February 2026 Payment date: 28th May 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.7%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (39% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (62% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 10% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 9.8% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Oct 09
Second quarter 2026 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥45.97 (up from JP¥44.57 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥92.4b (flat on 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥11.4b (up 3.1% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 2Q 2025). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 1.1%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jul 29
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 08, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 08, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jul 11
First quarter 2026 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥52.31 (down from JP¥52.93 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥97.7b (up 1.5% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥13.0b (down 1.2% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 13% (in line with 1Q 2025). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Jun 18
Final dividend of JP¥35.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 28th August 2025 Payment date: 11th November 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.5%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (38% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (38% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 13% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 7.9% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jun 04
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥183 (up from JP¥162 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥372.2b (up 8.1% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥45.4b (up 13% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 12% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • May 27
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 09, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 09, 2025 Reported Earnings • Apr 10
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥183 (up from JP¥162 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥372.2b (up 8.1% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥45.4b (up 13% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 12% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Apr 09
ABC-Mart,Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2025. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 07
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 20% to JP¥2,633. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,335, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 16% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 27%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 2.9% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥37.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2025. Payment date: 29 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 39% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Duyuru • Feb 04
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 09, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 09, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jan 09
Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥40.43 (up from JP¥15.17 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥88.7b (up 7.0% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥10.0b (up 14% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 5.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.8% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Nov 12
First half dividend reduced to JP¥33.00 Dividend of JP¥33.00 is 11% lower than last year. Ex-date: 27th February 2025 Payment date: 29th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (75% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (31% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 28% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Duyuru • Oct 31
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jan 08, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jan 08, 2025 Reported Earnings • Oct 12
Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥48.75 (up from JP¥36.90 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥94.2b (up 16% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥12.1b (up 32% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 13% (up from 11% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 22%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.1% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Oct 09
ABC-Mart,Inc. Updates Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. updated consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025. For the fiscal year, the company expects net sales of JPY 371,500 million, operating profit of JPY 61,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent JPY 43,200 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 174.46. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥33.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2024. Payment date: 13 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 39% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 05
Now 27% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 21% to JP¥2,491. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,403, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 30%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 2.8% per annum over the same time period. Duyuru • Jul 31
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 09, 2024 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 09, 2024 Reported Earnings • Jul 05
First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥52.93 (up from JP¥48.09 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥96.2b (up 8.6% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥13.1b (up 10% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 14% (in line with 1Q 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jul 03
ABC-Mart,Inc. Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 28, 2025 ABC-Mart,Inc. provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025, For the year, the company expects dividend of JPY 33.00 per share against JPY 37.00 per share a year ago. Declared Dividend • Jun 06
Final dividend of JP¥33.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥33.00. Ex-date: 29th August 2024 Payment date: 13th November 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (36% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (37% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 11% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 09
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 22% to JP¥3,203. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥2,656, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 31%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 3.0% per annum over the same time period. Duyuru • May 03
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jul 03, 2024 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Jul 03, 2024 Reported Earnings • Apr 11
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥162 (up from JP¥122 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥344.2b (up 19% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥40.0b (up 32% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 12% (up from 10% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 4.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.7% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Apr 10
ABC-Mart,Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2024 ABC-Mart,Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥37.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 February 2024. Payment date: 31 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% and the cash payout ratio is 78%. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Duyuru • Feb 02
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 10, 2024 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 10, 2024 Reported Earnings • Jan 12
Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥35.39 (up from JP¥29.84 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥82.9b (up 14% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥8.76b (up 19% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 23%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jan 10
ABC-Mart,Inc. Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending February 29, 2024 ABC-Mart,Inc. provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2024. For the year, the company expects dividend of JPY 37. 00 per share against JPY 85.00 per share a year ago. Duyuru • Nov 18
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jan 10, 2024 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Jan 10, 2024 Reported Earnings • Oct 12
Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥42.49 (up from JP¥25.44 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥84.7b (up 26% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥10.5b (up 67% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 12% (up from 9.4% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 17%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥85.00 per share at 0.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 August 2023. Payment date: 14 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 59% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 0.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.4%). Duyuru • Aug 04
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Oct 11, 2023 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Oct 11, 2023 Reported Earnings • Jul 13
First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥144 (up from JP¥85.01 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥88.6b (up 28% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥11.9b (up 70% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 13% (up from 10% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 19%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥367 (up from JP¥211 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥290.1b (up 19% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥30.3b (up 74% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 10% (up from 7.1% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Reported Earnings • Apr 13
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥367 (up from JP¥211 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥290.1b (up 19% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥30.3b (up 74% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 10% (up from 7.1% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥85.00 per share at 2.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 February 2023. Payment date: 29 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 59% and the cash payout ratio is 77%. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Duyuru • Feb 01
ABC-Mart,Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 12, 2023 ABC-Mart,Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 12, 2023 Reported Earnings • Jan 12
Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥89.52 (up from JP¥47.63 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥72.4b (up 22% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥7.39b (up 88% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 10% (up from 6.6% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 39%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.