Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities, LightStream Research

Scott Foster

Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities

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>1Q results supported management's full-year sales and profit guidance, which remains unchanged. Operating profit was up 2.7x YoY on a 17% increase in sales.</li>
<li>Total new orders received increased by only 4.2% YoY and fell short of sales, but Aerospace &amp; Defense orders were up 35.5% and slightly exceeded sales.</li>
<li>Our own forecast - above management's guidance this year with further growth next year - and our share price target are unchanged. 21% potential upside.</li>
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1Q results supported management's full-year sales and profit guidance, which remains unchanged. Operating profit was up 2.7x YoY on a 17% increase in sales.
Total new orders received increased by only 4.2% YoY and fell short of sales, but Aerospace &amp; Defense orders were up 35.5% and slightly exceeded sales.
Our own forecast - above management's guidance this year with further growth next year - and our share price target are unchanged. 21% potential upside.


IHI (7013 JP): Buy Back in for Post-Crash Recovery

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<li>Japan's rising defense budget and military collaboration with the US and Europe should support a high level of orders for the foreseeable future.</li>
<li>Defense is the growth driver, but other divisions should hold up well due to the ongoing rationalization of operations.</li>
<li>Profits should rebound this year and rise further in FY Mar-26, bringing the P/E down to 9X or less. The weak yen is a large positive. </li>
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Japan's rising defense budget and military collaboration with the US and Europe should support a high level of orders for the foreseeable future.
Defense is the growth driver, but other divisions should hold up well due to the ongoing rationalization of operations.
Profits should rebound this year and rise further in FY Mar-26, bringing the P/E down to 9X or less. The weak yen is a large positive. 


IHI (7013 JP): 30% Upside Potential as Aerospace and Defense Rebound

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tech and AI down again ahead of Trump's tariff 'liberation day' on April 2.</li>
<li>Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas's $2bn advance payment for SiC under jeopardy.</li>
<li>Dead rat, anyone? Should be positive for Yoshinoya as Sukiya shutters most stores.</li>
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Tech and AI down again ahead of Trump's tariff 'liberation day' on April 2.
Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas's $2bn advance payment for SiC under jeopardy.
Dead rat, anyone? Should be positive for Yoshinoya as Sukiya shutters most stores.


Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

Kawasaki Heavy Industries / Index Rebalance

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<li>JPX-Nikkei 400 is composed of common stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a free-float-adjusted capped index composed of 400 constituents.</li>
<li>The annual index review takes place in August every year. We look at the latest rankings of potential ADDs/DELs every month.</li>
<li>Below is a look at the rankings of potential ADDs/DELs for the JPX-Nikkei 400 August 2025 rebalance based on trading data as of end-March 2025.</li>
</ul>


JPX-Nikkei 400 is composed of common stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a free-float-adjusted capped index composed of 400 constituents.
The annual index review takes place in August every year. We look at the latest rankings of potential ADDs/DELs every month.
Below is a look at the rankings of potential ADDs/DELs for the JPX-Nikkei 400 August 2025 rebalance based on trading data as of end-March 2025.


Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-Mar 2025 Ranks

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<li>EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.</li>
<li>Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.</li>
<li>BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.</li>
</ul>


EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.
Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.
BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.


Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

Japan

IHI Corporation manufactures heavy machinery. The Company produces aircraft jet engines, rocket propulsion systems, and ships for military and commercial use. Ishikawajima-Harima also constructs petroleum refineries and nuclear power plants.

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IHI Corp (7013 JP)

IHI (7013 JP): Buy Back in for Post-Crash Recovery

IHI hit our ¥6,000 price target in July and should hit it again now that the volatile response to the BOJ rate hike is behind us. 1Q results...

Scott Foster

IHI (7013 JP): 30% Upside Potential as Aerospace and Defense Rebound

IHI is a relatively cheap defense contractor that stands to benefit from Japan's rising defense budget. Sales and profits should rebound this year...

Scott Foster

Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Tech and AI still down as Trump's liberation day approaches; Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas in poor position, Yoshinoya should benefit from Sukiya...

Andrew Jackson

Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-Mar 2025 Ranks

In total, there are 49 Potential ADDs and 48 Potential DELs (unique names) presented in the current Quiddity Leaderboard. The High & Med ADDs could...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

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IHI (7013 JP): Buy Back in for Post-Crash Recovery

IHI hit our ¥6,000 price target in July and should hit it again now that the volatile response to the BOJ rate hike is behind us. 1Q results...

Scott Foster

IHI (7013 JP): 30% Upside Potential as Aerospace and Defense Rebound

IHI is a relatively cheap defense contractor that stands to benefit from Japan's rising defense budget. Sales and profits should rebound this year...

Scott Foster

Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Tech and AI still down as Trump's liberation day approaches; Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas in poor position, Yoshinoya should benefit from Sukiya...

Andrew Jackson

Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-Mar 2025 Ranks

In total, there are 49 Potential ADDs and 48 Potential DELs (unique names) presented in the current Quiddity Leaderboard. The High & Med ADDs could...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

​EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...