Toyokoh’s shares declined by 15% over two days following the release of solid Q1 FY3/26 earnings. This reaction is somewhat surprising given the recent strength in Japanese equities. The only apparent weakness in the results was the sales progression, which came in at 23% of the company’s full-year guidance. However, given the lumpy nature of …
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The stock reacted positively to the great Q1 FY3/26 results. The company’s cross-selling potential is the key driver of this stock’s growth story. Please refer to the quantified cross-selling opportunities detailed at the conclusion of this update note. MIC is a company that supports promotional activities for drugstores and manufacturers through its 360° Full …
After a 9.3% pullback on August 8, Zero is now up 20% since 1/8/25—when I first flagged the name. Over the same period, TOPIX has gained 11%. Despite the recent price dip, I’m reiterating my view on Zero. The original thesis remains intact: the company is actively working to improve its operating profit margin, as …
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I believe the thematic tone of this note is solid—but the stocks available to play it are ultra micro caps. So if small caps aren’t your thing, feel free to skip this note. Japan’s content industry ranks second only to automotive in scale—and Gen Z is its biggest consumer. The bridge between them? Short-form video. …
One of the standout sectors this earnings season is IT consulting, driven by Japanese companies’ urgent push to enhance their digital operations. f-code is scheduled to report on August 14, 2025*, and while strong results are anticipated, even a potential miss wouldn’t undermine its long-term appeal. The company’s strategic positioning as a growth-through-M&A player within …
Yamau is a Kyushu based manufacturer, specializing in the manufacture and sale of concrete products with a diversified business across multiple infrastructure segments. It posted solid Q1 FY3/26 results, sending the stock to a 12-month high—yet it’s still trading at just 6x PE. With a tiny market cap of ¥13 billion, it’s off-limits for many …
Kanro, a ¥84.3B market cap Japanese confectioner, rose 6% on July 30 after releasing its 1H FY12/25 results that handily beat company guidance. The main driver was a significant outperformance in operating profit—up 24.5% over guidance. Sales: ¥16,725M (+2.6% vs. guidance, +7.5% y/y) Operating Profit: ¥2,664M (+24.5% vs. guidance, +13.7% y/y) Net Profit: ¥1,874M (+23.3% …
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Musashi is positioned across multiple growth pillars: a narrower yet resilient ICE segment, an expanding EV footprint, and an emerging Data Center opportunity. While this report focuses on HSC/the Data Center growth trajectory, it’s important to highlight that the company maintains a sustainable edge in its core auto parts business. Differentiation factors such as …
In February 2025, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) issued a statement titled “Investor Perspectives on Parent-Subsidiary Listings,” signaling a clear shift toward discouraging—and ultimately abolishing—these governance structures. The move aligns with growing shareholder unrest, particularly in cases where buyouts are perceived as undervalued. Toyota’s tender offer to Toyota Industries is a prime example. Offered at …
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The Japanese IT sector continues to expand, driving sales across the industry. Yet, the momentum behind digital transformation (DX) will eventually stabilize. My discussion with SRA management centered on evaluating their defensible business model—specifically, how SRA plans to sustain its relevance as low-code/no-code development gains traction. I’d be happy to share my detailed report analyzing …