Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Japan's strong domestic demand and a rebound in China fuel optimistic growth outlook for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a> in the short term.</li>
<li>Furthermore, the markets such as Europe, North America, South East Asia, India, and Australia present promising long-term growth opportunities.</li>
<li>However, Fast Retailing's valuation is a cause for concern as it currently trades at a consensus FY27 OP of 20.0x.</li>
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Japan's strong domestic demand and a rebound in China fuel optimistic growth outlook for Fast Retailing (9983 JP) in the short term.
Furthermore, the markets such as Europe, North America, South East Asia, India, and Australia present promising long-term growth opportunities.
However, Fast Retailing's valuation is a cause for concern as it currently trades at a consensus FY27 OP of 20.0x.


Fast Retailing: Opportunities for Long-Term Growth Overshadowed by High Valuation

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a> announced Q2 earnings two weeks ago. Revenues were good. OP was good. And the company raised full-year forecasts for Sales, OP, Pre-tax, and Net Profit.</li>
<li>The stock popped sharply. It isn't "cheap" but it is under-owned, actively. And revenues up 20%yoy is a very good look.  </li>
<li>The Conundrum: the more active investors decide they like it, the more there is to sell. That creates interesting opportunities.
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Fast Retailing (9983 JP) announced Q2 earnings two weeks ago. Revenues were good. OP was good. And the company raised full-year forecasts for Sales, OP, Pre-tax, and Net Profit.
The stock popped sharply. It isn't "cheap" but it is under-owned, actively. And revenues up 20%yoy is a very good look.  
The Conundrum: the more active investors decide they like it, the more there is to sell. That creates interesting opportunities.



The Fast Retailing (9983) Selldown Conundrum - Not Now, But Soon... Then For A Long Time

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The following is an in-depth review of the Japanese retail sector in 2021-22 and is designed to provide a complete overview for any investor in Japanese retail/consumer markets.</li>
<li>FY2021-22 proved a rebound year for retailers at the sector level. But on a company by company basis, there has been radical divergence between the best and the rest. </li>
<li>We look at the reasons for this divergence and the implications for Japanese retail and consumer firms in the years ahead.</li>
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The following is an in-depth review of the Japanese retail sector in 2021-22 and is designed to provide a complete overview for any investor in Japanese retail/consumer markets.
FY2021-22 proved a rebound year for retailers at the sector level. But on a company by company basis, there has been radical divergence between the best and the rest. 
We look at the reasons for this divergence and the implications for Japanese retail and consumer firms in the years ahead.


Japanese Retailing 2021-22: What's Really Going on and What's Next?

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<li>It was reported yesterday that Uniqlo plans to continue doing business in Russia despite the Ukraine war situation.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a>’s decision to continue doing business in Russia has not gone too well with some of its customers.</li>
<li>If this leads to a fully blown boycott, the price impact could be significant as the company’s valuation remains towards the expensive side even after a 45% drop in valuation.</li>
</ul>


It was reported yesterday that Uniqlo plans to continue doing business in Russia despite the Ukraine war situation.

Fast Retailing (9983 JP)’s decision to continue doing business in Russia has not gone too well with some of its customers.
If this leads to a fully blown boycott, the price impact could be significant as the company’s valuation remains towards the expensive side even after a 45% drop in valuation.


Fast Retailing: Siding with Russia Could Be a Recipe for a Boycott

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<li>It is going to be challenging for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a> to meet the 1QFY22 consensus revenue and OP, when it releases the first quarter results next week.</li>
<li>Comps were quite strong in the last year, driven by pent-up demand and consensus is expecting 1QFY22 to be marginally higher than the same period of the previous year.</li>
<li>We think there could be a substantial miss in 1QFY22, driven by lower than expected performance in Uniqlo’s Japan and Chinese businesses.</li>
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It is going to be challenging for Fast Retailing (9983 JP) to meet the 1QFY22 consensus revenue and OP, when it releases the first quarter results next week.
Comps were quite strong in the last year, driven by pent-up demand and consensus is expecting 1QFY22 to be marginally higher than the same period of the previous year.
We think there could be a substantial miss in 1QFY22, driven by lower than expected performance in Uniqlo’s Japan and Chinese businesses.


Fast Retailing: An Earnings Miss Could Be Around the Corner

Japan

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. operates a chain of clothing stores, UNIQLO, throughout Japan and in other markets overseas including UK, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, US, France, Singapore and Russia.  The Company designs, manufactures, and retails its own line of casual clothing.

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Fast Retailing (9983 JP)

Fast Retailing: Opportunities for Long-Term Growth Overshadowed by High Valuation

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Oshadhi Kumarasiri

The Fast Retailing (9983) Selldown Conundrum - Not Now, But Soon... Then For A Long Time

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Travis Lundy

Japanese Retailing 2021-22: What's Really Going on and What's Next?

There is increasing divergence between the winners and losers in Japanese retailing and the following in-depth review looks at performance in the...

Michael Causton

Fast Retailing: Siding with Russia Could Be a Recipe for a Boycott

Fast Retailing's decision to continue doing business in Russia could backfire badly, especially if the international community decides to boycott...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Fast Retailing: An Earnings Miss Could Be Around the Corner

It is going to be challenging for Fast Retailing (9983 JP) to meet the 1QFY22 consensus revenue and OP, when it releases the first quarter results...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

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