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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 doubtful that if the outcomes of factor analysis of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio stocks and screened to Japanese stocks would be the stocks that Buffett would want to invest in.</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway wouldn't invest in a Japanese company if there were companies in other countries with the same type of business that are more competitive and worthy of investment.</li>
<li>Investors continue to look for companies that few investors are aware of, as stock prices are often high for companies that have competitive advantages and promising future cash flow growth.</li>
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It's doubtful that if the outcomes of factor analysis of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio stocks and screened to Japanese stocks would be the stocks that Buffett would want to invest in.
Berkshire Hathaway wouldn't invest in a Japanese company if there were companies in other countries with the same type of business that are more competitive and worthy of investment.
Investors continue to look for companies that few investors are aware of, as stock prices are often high for companies that have competitive advantages and promising future cash flow growth.


Isn't It Too Much to Expect Instantaneous Screening to Yield the Same Shares as Buffett's Approach?

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Isn't It Too Much to Expect Instantaneous Screening to Yield the Same Shares as Buffett's Approach?