Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

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Japan/Asia Long-Short

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

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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.

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<p>Nintendo held its first Nintendo Direct in a while today, announcing a number of ported titles, remasters, expansions and providing an updated trailer for Monster Hunter Rise. They also announced a remaster of the Wii’s Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for a July release and the next Splatoon title, set to release in 2022.</p>

Nintendo held its first Nintendo Direct in a while today, announcing a number of ported titles, remasters, expansions and providing an updated trailer for Monster Hunter Rise. They also announced a remaster of the Wii’s Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for a July release and the next Splatoon title, set to release in 2022.

Nintendo – Direct Points to Improving Third Party Support and Holiday Launch for New Switch

<p>We have theorised previously that the upgraded Switch that everyone expects from Nintendo could utilise graphics partner, Nvidia’s DLSS technology. This could help the company close the gap with Sony and Microsoft and could have a variety of other implications which we discuss below.</p>

We have theorised previously that the upgraded Switch that everyone expects from Nintendo could utilise graphics partner, Nvidia’s DLSS technology. This could help the company close the gap with Sony and Microsoft and could have a variety of other implications which we discuss below.

Nintendo – DLSS Developments Have Implications for Switch “Pro”

<p>There have been some interesting moves made by Nintendo and graphics partner Nvidia which suggest to us that a 4K upgraded Switch could be on the way. There is now news that Nintendo is switching its online multiplayer system after about a decade. These moves point to some interesting changes at Nintendo and have ramifications for the question of whether this is the peak – a key concern for investors at present.</p>

There have been some interesting moves made by Nintendo and graphics partner Nvidia which suggest to us that a 4K upgraded Switch could be on the way. There is now news that Nintendo is switching its online multiplayer system after about a decade. These moves point to some interesting changes at Nintendo and have ramifications for the question of whether this is the peak – a key concern for investors at present.

Nintendo – Watch Monster Hunter Rise for Improved Multiplayer

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist, LightStream Research

Campbell Gunn

'Quantamental' Japan Specialist

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<div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>• RESULTS &amp; REVISIONS SUMMARY - 1st FEBRUARY •</strong></p></div><div><p>Of Monday's 76 results announcements, 79% scored positively for earnings momentum despite trailing revenues falling by 5.2% on average and a 2.6 percentage point decline in operating margins. 11% of companies were in the red for the quarter.  65% of the 48 annual forecasts/revision announcements scored positively and the average Forecast/Revision score was +2.6 points.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>• BEST &amp; WORST •</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Monday's best and worst large-cap pairing is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM (6963 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shionogi-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19535:1" rel="noopener">Shionogi (4507 JP)</a>. We would also note the declining momentum at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lasertec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4126:1" rel="noopener">Lasertec (6920 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nintendo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5415:1" rel="noopener">Nintendo (7974 JP)</a>.</p><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/186/154/original/2021-02-02_05-32-51.png?1612211584" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="186154"></figure></section><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/186/155/original/2021-02-02_05-33-53.png?1612211646" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="186155"></figure></section><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/186/156/original/2021-02-02_05-34-39.png?1612211691" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="186156"></figure></section><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/186/157/original/2021-02-02_05-35-09.png?1612211734" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="186157"></figure></section><div class="content-caption">    Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics</div>

• RESULTS &amp; REVISIONS SUMMARY - 1st FEBRUARY •Of Monday's 76 results announcements, 79% scored positively for earnings momentum despite trailing revenues falling by 5.2% on average and a 2.6 percentage point decline in operating margins. 11% of companies were in the red for the quarter.  65% of the 48 annual forecasts/revision announcements scored positively and the average Forecast/Revision score was +2.6 points.• BEST &amp; WORST •Monday's best and worst large-cap pairing is ROHM (6963 JP) and Shionogi (4507 JP). We would also note the declining momentum at Lasertec (6920 JP) and Nintendo (7974 JP).    Source for all charts &amp; tables: Japan Analytics

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​02/​​​​​​​​​​​​​01 - Rohm, Shionogi..

<p>In our previous insight we noted that 3Q could see about 12.2m units of Switch, 70m software units, revenue of ¥650bn and OP of ¥208bn. Results were 11.6m units of Switch, 75.85m software units, revenue of ¥635bn and OP of ¥230bn. Hardware looks to have been slightly production constrained depressing revenue and strong software sales helped margins… but another round of Opex bloat did not…</p>

In our previous insight we noted that 3Q could see about 12.2m units of Switch, 70m software units, revenue of ¥650bn and OP of ¥208bn. Results were 11.6m units of Switch, 75.85m software units, revenue of ¥635bn and OP of ¥230bn. Hardware looks to have been slightly production constrained depressing revenue and strong software sales helped margins… but another round of Opex bloat did not…

Nintendo – Super Duper Mario 3! Now With Cost Pull-Forward!

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Nintendo Co., Ltd. globally develops, manufactures and sells home-use video game hardware and software in home entertainment business.  The company also produces home-game products including cards.

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Nintendo – Direct Points to Improving Third Party Support and Holiday Launch for New Switch

The Nintendo Direct today showcased titles from Square Enix, Capcom, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo itself, pointing to a moderately strong pipeline...

Mio Kato

Nintendo – DLSS Developments Have Implications for Switch “Pro”

We examine recent developments for Nvidia's DLSS technology and consider the implications for the expected Switch "Pro", including for third party...

Mio Kato

Nintendo – Watch Monster Hunter Rise for Improved Multiplayer

There is now news that Nintendo is switching its online multiplayer system after about a decade and this could have ramifications for the question...

Mio Kato

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 02/01 - Rohm, Shionogi..

Of Monday's 76 results announcements, 79% scored positively for earnings momentum despite trailing revenues falling by 5.2% on average and a 2.6...

Campbell Gunn

Nintendo – Super Duper Mario 3! Now With Cost Pull-Forward!

Nintendo's share price has been weak of late but strong 3Q earnings and expectations for Capcom's upcoming Monster Hunter Rise should help.

Mio Kato

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Nintendo – Direct Points to Improving Third Party Support and Holiday Launch for New Switch

The Nintendo Direct today showcased titles from Square Enix, Capcom, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo itself, pointing to a moderately strong pipeline...

Mio Kato

Nintendo – DLSS Developments Have Implications for Switch “Pro”

We examine recent developments for Nvidia's DLSS technology and consider the implications for the expected Switch "Pro", including for third party...

Mio Kato

Nintendo – Watch Monster Hunter Rise for Improved Multiplayer

There is now news that Nintendo is switching its online multiplayer system after about a decade and this could have ramifications for the question...

Mio Kato

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​02/​​​​​​​​​​​​​01 - Rohm, Shionogi..

Of Monday's 76 results announcements, 79% scored positively for earnings momentum despite trailing revenues falling by 5.2% on average and a 2.6...

Campbell Gunn

Nintendo – Super Duper Mario 3! Now With Cost Pull-Forward!

Nintendo's share price has been weak of late but strong 3Q earnings and expectations for Capcom's upcoming Monster Hunter Rise should help.

Mio Kato

🇯🇵 JAPAN • Results & Revisions 02/01 - Rohm, Shionogi..