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

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Mazda: After Integration of Sales Financing with Toyota, How Long Till Toyota Ups Its Stake?

Mazda Motors Down 3% Following Q1 Results

Mazda: 1QFY18 Results DisappointDeclining Margins Despite Higher Cross over Sales

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

<p>We have long been a fan of Mazda’s vehicles and its engineering technology though we would be the first to admit that the company has had its deficiencies in terms of sales and marketing and product-market fit. With the stock now down 71% from its 2015 high and trading below book, we outline the recovery scenario with a look at the history of fellow Toyota investee Subaru.</p>

We have long been a fan of Mazda’s vehicles and its engineering technology though we would be the first to admit that the company has had its deficiencies in terms of sales and marketing and product-market fit. With the stock now down 71% from its 2015 high and trading below book, we outline the recovery scenario with a look at the history of fellow Toyota investee Subaru.

Mazda – Following in Subaru’s Footsteps