Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities, LightStream Research

Scott Foster

Securities analyst covering electronics, precision equipment & robotics, engineering, construction, transport and other sectors for more than 25 years in Japan and 3 years in Korea. Permanent resident of Japan.

Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities

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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

Shinko Electric Industries / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Shinko may look attractively valued, but it is highly geared to a slowdown in demand. Rising materials costs and depreciation accentuate downside gearing.</li>
<li>Management is guiding for another year of strong sales growth, but may be ignoring the possibility of a decline in remote-work and other COVID-related demand.</li>
<li>Rolling over, but still up 6.7x since March 2020. Not worth the risk in the current environment.</li>
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Shinko may look attractively valued, but it is highly geared to a slowdown in demand. Rising materials costs and depreciation accentuate downside gearing.
Management is guiding for another year of strong sales growth, but may be ignoring the possibility of a decline in remote-work and other COVID-related demand.
Rolling over, but still up 6.7x since March 2020. Not worth the risk in the current environment.


Shinko Electric (6967 JP): Reality Check - Risk on the Downside