Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Few Japanese stocks that have advantages in profitability has led to the fact that investors who invest long-term in quality stocks have few Japanese stocks to choose from globally.</li>
<li>It's the profit margin on sales that has had the greatest impact on changes in ROE. Companies must now get their core competencies once again to regain competitiveness and profitability.</li>
<li>Even if business selection and investment in promising businesses were to be implemented, it would be several years before they bear fruit. For many investors, this pace seems unacceptable.</li>
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Few Japanese stocks that have advantages in profitability has led to the fact that investors who invest long-term in quality stocks have few Japanese stocks to choose from globally.
It's the profit margin on sales that has had the greatest impact on changes in ROE. Companies must now get their core competencies once again to regain competitiveness and profitability.
Even if business selection and investment in promising businesses were to be implemented, it would be several years before they bear fruit. For many investors, this pace seems unacceptable.


Can Investors Tolerate the Current Pace of Capital Profitability Improvement?

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Can Investors Tolerate the Current Pace of Capital Profitability Improvement?