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Deep Fundamental Analysis

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>A significant ¥22 trillion gap exists between book and market values, pushing companies to sell non-core real estate for capital efficiency. </li>
<li>50% of TSE Prime Market firms trade below a P/B ratio of 1, reflecting low market valuations and driving asset divestitures. </li>
<li>Mizuho Trust saw an 800% surge from 13 to 110 inquiries in 2023, as firms seek to improve their P/B ratios through asset sales.</li>
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A significant ¥22 trillion gap exists between book and market values, pushing companies to sell non-core real estate for capital efficiency. 
50% of TSE Prime Market firms trade below a P/B ratio of 1, reflecting low market valuations and driving asset divestitures. 
Mizuho Trust saw an 800% surge from 13 to 110 inquiries in 2023, as firms seek to improve their P/B ratios through asset sales.


Japanese Firms To Divest Real Estate; Activists Push for Higher Efficiency & Valuations - Part 1