Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

An equity research analyst with over 7 years of experience in multiple sectors. Previously worked for one of the world's largest asset managers with about USD2.5trn in AUM, covering small and micro-cap companies in the consumer sphere across Europe and developed Asia. Also experienced in covering multiple industries including banking, insurance and asset management, retail, tech, telco and REIT.

Equity Analyst

Japanese Cosmetics Industry: Monthly Statistics Update - August 2019

Japanese Cosmetics Industry: Monthly Statistics Update – September 2019

Japanese Cosmetics Statistics: 1Q20 Earnings Is Just a Preview, Expect the Worst in 2Q20

Shiseido: POS Alternative Data Report - 2Q19 Earnings

Shiseido Company Limited: 4QFY2018 Results – Setting Expectations Too High

Shiseido Co Ltd: Could Become a Victim of Its Own Success

Kao Corporation, 4QFY2018 Results Falls Short of Guidance

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

According to the preliminary results of the current production survey released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the following YoY growth rates for Japanse cosmetics sales can be observed for July 2019.Haircare products - 28.3% YoYFacial washing creams - 8.9%Milky lotions and skin lotions - (4.7%)Makeup products - 3.0%Sunscreen and suntan preparations - (35.9%)

According to the preliminary results of the current production survey released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the following YoY growth rates for Japanse cosmetics sales can be observed for July 2019.Haircare products - 28.3% YoYFacial washing creams - 8.9%Milky lotions and skin lotions - (4.7%)Makeup products - 3.0%Sunscreen and suntan preparations - (35.9%)

Japanese Cosmetics Industry: Monthly Statistics Update - July 2019