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Mo Aziz

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Currency drove a third or more of earnings at key Japanese automakers, but the market rewarded headline growth instead of earnings quality.</li>
<li>Nissan and Suzuki improved on largely unaided fundamentals, while Honda and Subaru are priced for more than they delivered.</li>
<li>The quarter was less about who beat expectations than who generated earnings without relying on the weak yen.</li>
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Currency drove a third or more of earnings at key Japanese automakers, but the market rewarded headline growth instead of earnings quality.
Nissan and Suzuki improved on largely unaided fundamentals, while Honda and Subaru are priced for more than they delivered.
The quarter was less about who beat expectations than who generated earnings without relying on the weak yen.


Japan Autos: The Weak Yen Illusion in Q1 FY2027 — Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>After a close to a 40% 1 year share price performance, the Bermaz<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bermaz-auto-berhad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14850:1" rel="noopener"> Auto (BAUTO MK)</a> share price could look a little expensive. </li>
<li>Valuations are not too undemanding, and the near-term catalysts seem to be working, and are margins accretive as well. </li>
<li>For dividend, start accumulating, while for capital appreciation, let's wait for the next quarter to determine whether the recent spike is not a fluke. </li>
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After a close to a 40% 1 year share price performance, the Bermaz Auto (BAUTO MK) share price could look a little expensive. 
Valuations are not too undemanding, and the near-term catalysts seem to be working, and are margins accretive as well. 
For dividend, start accumulating, while for capital appreciation, let's wait for the next quarter to determine whether the recent spike is not a fluke. 


Bermaz Auto (BAUTO): Recovery on the Way?

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

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<li>We compile our selection of companies across Japan, China &amp; India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.</li>
<li>This is a mid-quarter update on companies as most companies will be announcing their September quarter results in next 45 days.</li>
<li>Based on these new results and guidance, we will update the list of top ideas accordingly.</li>
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We compile our selection of companies across Japan, China &amp; India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.
This is a mid-quarter update on companies as most companies will be announcing their September quarter results in next 45 days.
Based on these new results and guidance, we will update the list of top ideas accordingly.


Shortlist of High-Conviction Ideas Across Japan, China & India – September 2026

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Numbers from PulteGroup pointing to a nascent bottoming sends builders higher.</li>
<li>Texas Instruments down afterhours will weigh on Rohm, Fuji Elec, Renesas etc, but this may be short lived.</li>
<li>Can Davinci success in the US be a positive read for Sysmex's Hinotori with the stock on its knees?</li>
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Numbers from PulteGroup pointing to a nascent bottoming sends builders higher.
Texas Instruments down afterhours will weigh on Rohm, Fuji Elec, Renesas etc, but this may be short lived.
Can Davinci success in the US be a positive read for Sysmex's Hinotori with the stock on its knees?


Japan Morning Connection: So Far Takaichi as PM Is Turning Out to Be a Sell the Fact Moment

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<li>Big capex plans for Google and good numbers for SK Hynix setting strong tone for AI related.</li>
<li>Momo names slid yesterday, although Ishiba heading for door may pressure heavies further.</li>
<li>Autos squeezed hard yesterday, but there should be more upside for names with elevated SI still.</li>
</ul>


Big capex plans for Google and good numbers for SK Hynix setting strong tone for AI related.
Momo names slid yesterday, although Ishiba heading for door may pressure heavies further.
Autos squeezed hard yesterday, but there should be more upside for names with elevated SI still.


Japan Morning Connection: US Liking JP and Expected EU Trade Deals, Expect Flows Back in Tech

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Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures and sells automobiles, trucks, auto parts, and its accessories.  The Company operates its business worldwide.

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Japan Autos: The Weak Yen Illusion in Q1 FY2027 — Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki

A weak yen flattered Japanese auto earnings, but the market mispriced the source of the beat. We favour Nissan and Suzuki, fade Honda and Subaru,...

Mo Aziz

Bermaz Auto (BAUTO): Recovery on the Way?

Bermaz Auto recovery this year has been fantastic - especially when FY 2025 result was very poor. For dividend - start accumulating while for...

Henry Soediarko

Shortlist of High-Conviction Ideas Across Japan, China & India – September 2026

Strong Sales Volume for Maruti Suzuki in the month of September'26 - 236,013 units vs 189,665 units (24% YoY); Similarly for Ashok Leyland its 28%...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Japan Morning Connection: So Far Takaichi as PM Is Turning Out to Be a Sell the Fact Moment

Power and analog semi's may take a hit after Texas Instruments fell after hours. May be a buy the dip opportunity for Rohm, Fuji Elec and Renesas....

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Liking JP and Expected EU Trade Deals, Expect Flows Back in Tech

With reversal from momentum and Ishiba's resignation, defense names may drop further. Autos may have plenty more upside despite big moves yesterday.

Andrew Jackson

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