With GENDA trading at the lower end of its recent range, I took the opportunity to reassess its investment merits. During this review, I came across an intriguing report—Valuation Analysis by Capital Growth Strategies, a sponsored research firm. The report is attached for reference. Additionally, their initiation piece is available on GENDA’s IR page for …
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Judging Management’s Character、alt 260A JP On April 25, Alt (260A) disclosed the possibility of overstating revenue for its primary meeting transcription service. The issue came to light during an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission, which began in early April. Alt also announced the creation of an independent third-party committee to conduct a …
Yuka’s Weekend Whisper 4/25/25: Kanro Inc.(2216): OP margin continued to climb, but +12% stock reaction? A throat drop and gummy co, Kanro (¥65 bn market cap, PE 19.4x, PB 3.55x, ROE 19.4x, no debts) reported its Q1 FY12/25 results on 4/25/25. The stock shot up by 12.3%, reacting to the below #s. Sales up 7.8% (Y/Y)to …
Some notable earnings results. Both stocks recorded 12 months high. You can find the full research note on these two in my site. 1)Transaction (7818) The stock (MC Y78 Bn, PE 20x, ROE 22%) appreciated by 13.6% heading into the earnings Q2 FY 8/25 release on 4/14/15. The stock was down by 2% (sales was …
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Delivery robots have rapidly spread in family restaurants in Japan. In labor-hungry Japan, if robot performance and costs strike the right balance, the Japanese could transform dramatically. Robot-related stocks are worth keeping an eye on. The humanoid robot market is projected to grow exponentially, reaching $40 billion by 2035 from $984 million estimated for 2024. …
Yuka’s WW 4/5/25: Growth stocks: Can they sustain their growth? When investing in growth stocks, one persistent question lingers in investors’ minds: these companies have grown rapidly so far, but how long can they sustain it? Since we don’t have a crystal ball to foresee the future, we must forecast by analyzing the historical performance …
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List of low P/B stocks with ROE 8% or higher Toyo Keizai carefully selected 500 stocks from approximately 3,900 companies listed domestically, focusing on those considered promising based on stock price and performance. The list was further refined to include companies with a PB below 1. I additionally selected stocks with a ROE of around …
(please note that the tables in the report are available to the clients) Happinet Corp (HC) is a leading intermediary distributor for toys, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, CDs, videogames, and products for amusement facilities. The company buys goods from makers and distributes them to retailers, managing inventories and handling orders/shipments. Segments comprise Toys (42.8% of sales …
A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could provide significant benefits for Europe in several areas: -Stability and Security: A ceasefire would lower regional tensions and foster a more stable security environment in Eastern Europe. -Economic Benefits: Ending the conflict could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russia, reviving trade and economic relations between …
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On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Varecs, a Japan-based activist investor, increased its ownership in Medikit (7749) by 1.47%, bringing their total stake to 14.17%. This development piqued my interest in understanding—and learning to emulate—what Varecs values in the companies they invest in. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Below …
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