Equity Long-Short

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

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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Credit

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nissan Motor</li>
<li>UST yields declined sharply yesterday, following the release of soft labour market data from alternative sources Challenger and Revelio Labs. The UST curve bull steepened, with the yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST falling 8 bps to 3.56% and 4.08%, respectively.</li>
<li>Equities were sold off for the second time in three days, led by declines in AI-related stocks. The S&amp;P 500 retreated 1.1% to 6,720, while the Nasdaq slumped 1.9% to 23,054.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nissan Motor
UST yields declined sharply yesterday, following the release of soft labour market data from alternative sources Challenger and Revelio Labs. The UST curve bull steepened, with the yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST falling 8 bps to 3.56% and 4.08%, respectively.
Equities were sold off for the second time in three days, led by declines in AI-related stocks. The S&amp;P 500 retreated 1.1% to 6,720, while the Nasdaq slumped 1.9% to 23,054.


Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently eight pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and four sectors.
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently eight pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and four sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (12 Oct 2026)

Hitachi Construction Machinery / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and four sectors.
</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and four sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (5 Oct 2026)

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Horizon Robotics is at the forefront of China's advancements in autonomous driving technology, indicating a significant shift in the automotive industry.</li><li>Foxtron's acquisition plans for Luxgen have raised concerns among investors, highlighting potential instability in the electric vehicle market.</li><li>The ASEAN region is experiencing a surge in global semiconductor IDM investments, reflecting a growing focus on technology development and manufacturing capabilities.</li></ul>

Horizon Robotics is at the forefront of China's advancements in autonomous driving technology, indicating a significant shift in the automotive industry.Foxtron's acquisition plans for Luxgen have raised concerns among investors, highlighting potential instability in the electric vehicle market.The ASEAN region is experiencing a surge in global semiconductor IDM investments, reflecting a growing focus on technology development and manufacturing capabilities.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Nov-2025): Horizon Robotics drives China's autonomous

Japan

NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. manufactures and distributes automobiles and related parts. It also provides financing services. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of products under various brands. The Company manufactures in Japan, the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and many other countries.

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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

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nissan Motor UST yields declined sharply...

Lucror Analytics

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (12 Oct 2026)

Discover eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (5 Oct 2026)

Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Nov-2025): Horizon Robotics drives China's autonomous

Horizon Robotics advances China's autonomous driving, Foxtron's Luxgen deal raises concerns, Wistron and Pegatron support Health2Sync, while BOE...

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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

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Nissan Motor UST yields declined sharply...

Lucror Analytics

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (12 Oct 2026)

​Discover eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (5 Oct 2026)

​Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Nov-2025): Horizon Robotics drives China's autonomous

Horizon Robotics advances China's autonomous driving, Foxtron's Luxgen deal raises concerns, Wistron and Pegatron support Health2Sync, while BOE...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Discover eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.