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Daily Brief ESG: Investors Are Disappointed that ROE Is Not Improving and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Investors Are Disappointed that ROE Is Not Improving, yet Companies Can’t Disclose to Improve It


Investors Are Disappointed that ROE Is Not Improving, yet Companies Can’t Disclose to Improve It

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Companies with high stock price valuations are often characterized by high foreign shareholdings and high return on capital, and valuations cannot be raised simply by disclosure without improving profitability.
  • Companies that proactively disclosed to TSE requests were those with large market capitalization and high foreign ownership. They usually try to use their cash effectively for investment and shareholder returns.
  • Raising profit margin is the best way to improve capital profitability. It’s clear that challenge lies in restructuring the business portfolio and reorganizing the industry, which few companies could do.

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