Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities, LightStream Research

Scott Foster

Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities

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

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<li>Sales are growing again and the company has turned profitable with capacity utilization up and costs down. Guidance for 2H of FY Mar-26 looks conservative. </li>
<li>Sales of power devices is rising after a long period of weakness, supported by auto, industrial and data center related demand.</li>
<li>Projected valuations are once again reasonable. The share price should continue to trend upwards.</li>
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Sales are growing again and the company has turned profitable with capacity utilization up and costs down. Guidance for 2H of FY Mar-26 looks conservative. 
Sales of power devices is rising after a long period of weakness, supported by auto, industrial and data center related demand.
Projected valuations are once again reasonable. The share price should continue to trend upwards.


Rohm (6963 JP): Renewed Growth, Conservative Guidance & Reasonable Valuation

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

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<li>We compile our selection of companies across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company. </li>
<li>Top-Picks in China are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haier-smart-home-co-ltd-b3ef445f-0f54-4586-8c58-9073de98d60e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31105:1" rel="noopener">Haier Smart Home (6690 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yadea-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22706:1" rel="noopener">Yadea Group Holdings (1585 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>Our top picks in Japan are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suzuki-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:732:1" rel="noopener">Suzuki Motor (7269 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> and in India-Auto it is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN)</a> &amp;<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN)</a>
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We compile our selection of companies across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company. 
Top-Picks in China are Haier Smart Home (6690 HK) , Midea Group (300 HK) and Yadea Group Holdings (1585 HK).
Our top picks in Japan are Suzuki Motor (7269 JP) and ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) and in India-Auto it is Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN) &amp;Ashok Leyland (AL IN)



Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - November 2025

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> 's strong performance in H1 FY25 is overshadowed by weak guidance for H2 FY25.</li>
<li>We expect H2 FY25 to be a pause in the structural reform journey, and the details are discussed in this insight.</li>
<li>Trading at just 0.8x P/B, we continue to like the name and remain optimistic about the second Mid-Term Management Plan; details are shared in this insight.</li>
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ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) 's strong performance in H1 FY25 is overshadowed by weak guidance for H2 FY25.
We expect H2 FY25 to be a pause in the structural reform journey, and the details are discussed in this insight.
Trading at just 0.8x P/B, we continue to like the name and remain optimistic about the second Mid-Term Management Plan; details are shared in this insight.


Rohm Co Ltd(6963 JP): H2 Likely a Pause in the Journey; Bigger Milestones Ahead

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<strong>Advancing from Breakdown to Breakthrough:</strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> returned to profitability in Q1FY25 on improved demand and cost controls with strong outlook for Q2.</li>
<li>Rohm is actively implementing structural reforms, with a priority on ensuring profitability in any market environment.  It is also drafting its second Medium-Term Management Plan for FY26 to FY28.</li>
<li>It continues to be available at significantly cheaper valuation versus peers of just 0.8x price to book. Also, it has been added to the Nikkei 225 Index recently.</li>
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Advancing from Breakdown to Breakthrough:ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) returned to profitability in Q1FY25 on improved demand and cost controls with strong outlook for Q2.
Rohm is actively implementing structural reforms, with a priority on ensuring profitability in any market environment.  It is also drafting its second Medium-Term Management Plan for FY26 to FY28.
It continues to be available at significantly cheaper valuation versus peers of just 0.8x price to book. Also, it has been added to the Nikkei 225 Index recently.


Rohm Co Ltd(6963 JP): Advancing from Breakdown to Breakthrough; Strong Outlook for Q2

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<li>We compile our picks across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.Our top picks in China <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) and</a> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK)</a>
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<li>Post our insight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/dongfeng-motor-489hk-abandoned-restructuring-cash-mcap-can-it-be-a-dark-horse-in-coming-future" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:190701" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor(489HK)-Abandoned Restructuring,Cash &gt; MCap : Can It Be A Dark Horse In Coming Future?</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfeng-motor-group-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:910:1" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)</a> is up 150% driven by delisting offer.</li>
<li>Our top picks in Japan are<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/denso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18703:1" rel="noopener">Denso Corp (6902 JP)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> and in India,it is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN) and </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener"> </a>
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We compile our picks across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.Our top picks in China Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) and Midea Group (300 HK)

Post our insight Dongfeng Motor(489HK)-Abandoned Restructuring,Cash &gt; MCap : Can It Be A Dark Horse In Coming Future? , Dongfeng Motor (489 HK) is up 150% driven by delisting offer.
Our top picks in Japan areDenso Corp (6902 JP),ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) and in India,it is Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN),Ashok Leyland (AL IN) and TVS Motor (TVSL IN) 



Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

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ROHM COMPANY LIMITED manufactures custom linear integrated circuits and semiconductor devices for use primarily in consumer electronics.  The Company has plants and sales offices worldwide.  Rohm's subsidiaries include Wako Electric and Apollo Electronics.

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ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)

Rohm (6963 JP): Renewed Growth, Conservative Guidance & Reasonable Valuation

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Scott Foster

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - November 2025

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