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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>It's hoped Buffett's visit to Japan will encourage managers to review their business strategies to develop products with competitive advantage and value, so that more companies can expect sustainable growth.</li>
<li>Companies with low OP Margin will need to rethink their fundamental strategy to raise OP Margin for mid-to-long term, as ROE may only temporarily rise even if cash is reduced.</li>
<li>There are many stocks in Japan with low valuations, but while there are many cash cow companies, there aren't many undervalued stocks that can generate cash flow for sustainable growth.</li>
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It's hoped Buffett's visit to Japan will encourage managers to review their business strategies to develop products with competitive advantage and value, so that more companies can expect sustainable growth.
Companies with low OP Margin will need to rethink their fundamental strategy to raise OP Margin for mid-to-long term, as ROE may only temporarily rise even if cash is reduced.
There are many stocks in Japan with low valuations, but while there are many cash cow companies, there aren't many undervalued stocks that can generate cash flow for sustainable growth.


If Japan Were Treasure Trove of Value Stocks, Global Investors Would Not Underweight Japanese Stocks

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If Japan Were Treasure Trove of Value Stocks, Global Investors Would Not Underweight Japanese Stocks