Starts Publishing has experienced a fivefold increase in book sales compared to 2016, with a consistent rise in sales outside the Covid-period. The company reported a significant operating profit growth of 43% year-over-year in FY12/23, achieving an operating margin of 27.3%—the highest in the Japanese publishing industry. Additionally, the company boasts ROE of 23% and …
Ahresty Corporation, with its 80-year legacy in die casting equipment manufacturing, has traditionally been valued at low multiples for good reasons: its fluctuating sales tied to the ebbs and flows of Japanese automakers, modest profit margins, and sporadic substantial asset impairment charges. Nonetheless, the post-pandemic era brought a stabilization of automotive supply chains, leading …
Summary: Yamami Co., founded in 1975 and headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan specializes in the manufacture and sale of tofu and related products, with a recent focus on automation to modernize the ancient craft. Yamami’s two-decade-long commitment to automation has indeed carved out a significant cost advantage for the company. This strategic move has positioned them …
On May 21, 2024, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) released its presentation titled “Status after Market Restructuring and Future Follow-up.” This document reflects on the significant re-segmentation of the exchange into the “Prime,” “Standard,” and “Growth” market segments in 4/2022. The restructuring aims to align markets with clear concepts, enhancing the attractiveness of Japanese …
Summary: Yurtec is a construction company of electric power facilities. It is a beneficiary of: Increased Power Consumption: The growth of existing and new semiconductor fabrication plants is leading to higher power demands, necessitating the development of additional power generation facilities. Reshoring Manufacturing: In response to the post-Covid environment, Japanese firms are repatriating overseas manufacturing …
Summary: The Japanese equity market is currently experiencing a period of transformation. Some analysts are cautioning against potential overvaluation in certain sectors, such as semiconductors and AI-related stocks. However, this perspective does not overshadow the broader market potential, particularly in light of the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s corporate governance reforms and the Bank of Japan’s recent …
The Bank of Nagoya (8522): P/B of 0.44x does not suggest a broken business model Read More »
Summary: Temairazu (Hussle-free) makes hotel booking fast and easy for hotels and quests. Currently, there seems to be disconnect between flourishing tourism in Japan and downbeat Japanese travel related stocks. Travel reopened in oct 2022 and overseas visitor arrival has rebounded. But many of travel related stocks has decreased over the last 12 months. Why? …
Temairazu (2477): Is its underperformance justified Read More »
“Investor-Management United as One” MAY lead to outperformance. There is an intriguing ETF that I believe is worth discussing. While I don’t recommend adding this fund to your portfolio, their investment theory is undeniably fascinating.” 投資家経営者一心同体 (translated as Investor-Management United as One) ETF is created by Simplex Asset Management (a Japanese hedge fund founded in …
Treasure Factory (3093) – 10 ways to create your treasures Note: Some excel tables could not be uploaded here. If you are interested in numerical data of Treasure Factory, please visit my LinkedIn Group “Decoding Japanese Stock Anomalies” Summary Update: So far I have published reports on three Japanese reuse/discount retailers: Treasure Factory in (1/23), …
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KDDI’s recent TOB (Tender Offer) for Lawson and NTT Docomo’s collaboration with Family Mart reveal that mobile carriers’ desire to expand their businesses by collaborating with convenience store chains. 1. KDDI KDDI plans to purchase all the shares of Lawson that are not owned by Mitsubishi, its parent company, and take it private in a …