In today’s briefing:
- Who Benefits from Hoarding Cash Without Implementing Measures to Boost Profit Margins?

Who Benefits from Hoarding Cash Without Implementing Measures to Boost Profit Margins?
- For years, overseas investors have raised concerns about management’s lack of awareness regarding fiduciary duty to fulfill corporate value growth and shareholder returns, which are integral to maximizing shareholder interest.
- While the weak yen has certainly increased the “foreign currency translation adjustment” and impacted ROE, it has also had a positive effect on profits.
- Among the three components of ROE, Net Profit Margin showed the highest correlation. There is a problem with accumulating cash on the balance sheet without investing to improve profit margins.
