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<ul><li>Our top pick is S Foods (2292). Focal points: 1) its strength in meat wholesaling to restaurants, and 2) the US meat packer business benefiting from increased demand</li><li>Koshidaka HD (2157): We raised TP from 700 yen to 820 yen, given the company’s aggressive business stance.</li><li>IBJ (6071): The company announced to sell of its unprofitable businesses. Also, recovery in the number of marriages expected going forward.</li></ul>

Our top pick is S Foods (2292). Focal points: 1) its strength in meat wholesaling to restaurants, and 2) the US meat packer business benefiting from increased demandKoshidaka HD (2157): We raised TP from 700 yen to 820 yen, given the company’s aggressive business stance.IBJ (6071): The company announced to sell of its unprofitable businesses. Also, recovery in the number of marriages expected going forward.

List of Covered Stocks (26 November 2021)

<h2>Company profile</h2><p>Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in overseas business and has listed subsidiaries in the US and Taiwan. As of end-July 2021, the company had 556 stores (31 in the US and 35 in Taiwan). Sales in FY10/20 were 135.8bn yen.</p>

Company profileKura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in overseas business and has listed subsidiaries in the US and Taiwan. As of end-July 2021, the company had 556 stores (31 in the US and 35 in Taiwan). Sales in FY10/20 were 135.8bn yen.

Kura Sushi (2695): October SSS Exceeds Pre-COVID Level.

<h2>Company profile</h2>
<p><br>Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in overseas business and has listed subsidiaries in the US and Taiwan. As of end-July 2021, the company had 556 stores (31 in the US and 35 in Taiwan). Sales in FY10/20 were 135.8bn yen.</p>

Company profile
 Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in overseas business and has listed subsidiaries in the US and Taiwan. As of end-July 2021, the company had 556 stores (31 in the US and 35 in Taiwan). Sales in FY10/20 were 135.8bn yen.

Kura Sushi (2695): Leading SushiTech Company with Global Ambitions; Initiating Coverage with a Buy

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>• BEST &amp; WORST •</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Our 'best' and 'worst' pairing from Monday's announcements is 'social e-commerce' business <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/enigmo-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7036:1" rel="noopener">Enigmo (3665 JP)</a> and tech and auto materials company <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jsr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17620:1" rel="noopener">JSR (4185 JP)</a> which has seen a 35-40% slump in auto-related demand. </p><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/159/000/original/2020-09-15_05-00-30.png?1600113643" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="159000"></figure><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/159/001/original/2020-09-15_05-08-17.png?1600114115" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="159001"></figure><div class="content-caption">Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics</div><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>DAILY STATS</strong></p><hr><p><strong>IMPROVING</strong> -37% of quarterly results, 61% of annual forecasts/revisions and 40% of interim forecasts have negative Scores. Only 10% of companies reporting lost money for the quarter. Most of the Results metrics were positive for the first time in many months; revisions are still trending negatively.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>41 Quarterly Results</strong></p><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
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<strong>Results Score:</strong> 44% Positive / 20% Neutral / 37% Negative</li>
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<strong>Average Results Score Change: </strong>+0.9 points</li>
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<strong>Average % Change in Revenue:</strong> +5.8% Quarter YoY / +5.6% Rolling TTM YoY </li>
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<strong>Average Operating Profit Margin Change:</strong> 1.5ppt</li>
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<strong>Percentage Making Quarterly Losses:</strong> 10%</li>
</ul></div><hr><div><p>23 Annual • 10 Interim Forecasts/Revisions</p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li>Annual Forecast/Revision Score: 22% Positive / 17% Neutral / 61% Negative</li>
<li>Interim Forecast/Revision Score Change: 50% Positive / 10% Neutral / 40% Negative</li>
<li>Average Forecast/Revision Score Change: -3.5 points</li>
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• BEST &amp; WORST •Our 'best' and 'worst' pairing from Monday's announcements is 'social e-commerce' business Enigmo (3665 JP) and tech and auto materials company JSR (4185 JP) which has seen a 35-40% slump in auto-related demand. Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan AnalyticsDAILY STATSIMPROVING -37% of quarterly results, 61% of annual forecasts/revisions and 40% of interim forecasts have negative Scores. Only 10% of companies reporting lost money for the quarter. Most of the Results metrics were positive for the first time in many months; revisions are still trending negatively.41 Quarterly Results

Results Score: 44% Positive / 20% Neutral / 37% Negative

Average Results Score Change: +0.9 points

Average % Change in Revenue: +5.8% Quarter YoY / +5.6% Rolling TTM YoY 

Average Operating Profit Margin Change: 1.5ppt

Percentage Making Quarterly Losses: 10%
23 Annual • 10 Interim Forecasts/Revisions
Annual Forecast/Revision Score: 22% Positive / 17% Neutral / 61% Negative
Interim Forecast/Revision Score Change: 50% Positive / 10% Neutral / 40% Negative
Average Forecast/Revision Score Change: -3.5 points


🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 09/​​​​​​14 - Tsuruha, Kura Sushi, Arcland Sakamoto, JSR

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KURA CORPORATION operates a revolving sushi restaurant chain based in Osaka. The Company operates its own stores.

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List of Covered Stocks (26 November 2021)

Our top pick is S Foods (2292). Focal points: 1) its strength in meat wholesaling to restaurants, and 2) the US meat packer business benefiting...

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Kura Sushi (2695): October SSS Exceeds Pre-COVID Level.

Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in...

Mita Securities

Kura Sushi (2695): Leading SushiTech Company with Global Ambitions; Initiating Coverage with a Buy

Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in...

Mita Securities

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 09/14 - Tsuruha, Kura Sushi, Arcland Sakamoto, JSR

• BEST & WORST • DAILY STATS PERCENTAGES -50% of quarterly results, 66% of annual forecasts/revisions and 69% of interim forecasts...

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List of Covered Stocks (26 November 2021)

Our top pick is S Foods (2292). Focal points: 1) its strength in meat wholesaling to restaurants, and 2) the US meat packer business benefiting...

Mita Securities

Kura Sushi (2695): October SSS Exceeds Pre-COVID Level.

Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in...

Mita Securities

Kura Sushi (2695): Leading SushiTech Company with Global Ambitions; Initiating Coverage with a Buy

Kura Sushi is an Osaka-based restaurant company that operates the "Kura Sushi" revolving sushi bar chain nationwide. The company is also active in...

Mita Securities

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 09/​​​​​​14 - Tsuruha, Kura Sushi, Arcland Sakamoto, JSR

• BEST & WORST • DAILY STATS PERCENTAGES -50% of quarterly results, 66% of annual forecasts/revisions and 69% of interim forecasts...

Campbell Gunn

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 09/14 - Tsuruha, Kura Sushi, Arcland Sakamoto, JSR