Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Over 15 years analysing Japanese and Asian stocks from a long/short perspective

I focus on cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos

An eclectic background as a long-short analyst, upper management at a financial data startup through its listing, and as the founder of a team analysing big/alternative data, all of which supports independent and differentiated views... we hope

An appreciation for Mathematics drives the development of a "Micro-Quantamental" process which can provide a data-driven, historically-informed and semi-automated foundation upon which to layer more qualitative and judgemental analysis, thus improving investment decision-making speed and accuracy

Japan/Asia Long-Short

JR West (9021 JP) New Issue: Index Implications

JR West (9021 JP) Offering - Supply Vs Yutai+Passive Demand

Gravity Works As WeWork Doesn't; Now Plan B

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 Capital Markets

West Japan Railway Co / Equity Capital Markets

<p>Even after completing its rather significant capital raise and equity dilution we still do not consider JR West to be out of the woods and we have some concern about its ability to manage cash flow to meet its 35% dividend payout target.</p>

Even after completing its rather significant capital raise and equity dilution we still do not consider JR West to be out of the woods and we have some concern about its ability to manage cash flow to meet its 35% dividend payout target.

JR West – Lacking Advantages Compared to JR Kyushu