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

Mitsubishi Motors – Struggling Despite Rising Tide

Mitsubishi Motors – Rumoured Stake Sale by Nissan Will Renew Alliance Breakup Concerns

Mitsubishi Motors – A Hail Mary in ASEAN

Subaru: Toyota's Increased Stake, US Volume and Profit Growth Support Positive Momentum

Subaru: Joint BEV Development with Toyota Matters; Toyota's CASE Strategy Becoming Clearer

Subaru: Cracks Are Becoming Obvious but We're Nearing the Bottom

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>Subaru posted strong 2Q results before lunch today and raised guidance above consensus at the revenue line and to the same level as consensus at the OP line. Nevertheless, we believe the OP projection is conservative and consensus is, as usual, late in picking up on how strong the recovery in earnings for the auto sector is likely to be.</p>

Subaru posted strong 2Q results before lunch today and raised guidance above consensus at the revenue line and to the same level as consensus at the OP line. Nevertheless, we believe the OP projection is conservative and consensus is, as usual, late in picking up on how strong the recovery in earnings for the auto sector is likely to be.

Subaru – Pointing the Way for Auto Sector Recovery

Subaru Corp

Subaru – Pointing the Way for Auto Sector Recovery