Independent Leading Corporate Governance Research

Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

Many Companies Are in Stage of Setting Caps to Ensure that Cash on Hand Grows No More than Necessary

Thanks to TSE's Guidance, Parent-Subsidiary Listings Remain a Long-Lasting Investment Opportunity

Drivers of Corporate Governance Improvement Are the Percentage of Foreign Shareholdings

A Reluctance to Confront Shareholders Is at the Root of Many Problems

Improved Profitability to Attract Overseas Investors Key to Raise Valuation Even After TSE's Request

What the Tokyo Market Needs Is a Metabolism and Replacement with Motivated Managers

Common Attitudes Toward IPOs Are Found in Parent-Subsidiary Listings

Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>The driver of higher stock valuations is overseas investors, and engagement by overseas investors is likely to have a positive effect on return on capital and stock valuations.</li>
<li>In many aspects, companies seem to be unwilling to face shareholders. If they don't confront shareholders and proceed with management reforms, they will not be able to implement serious initiatives.</li>
<li>It can be hypothesized that the behavior of prioritizing control over the AGM over engaging with shareholders provides a clue as to the seriousness of a company's efforts.</li>
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The driver of higher stock valuations is overseas investors, and engagement by overseas investors is likely to have a positive effect on return on capital and stock valuations.
In many aspects, companies seem to be unwilling to face shareholders. If they don't confront shareholders and proceed with management reforms, they will not be able to implement serious initiatives.
It can be hypothesized that the behavior of prioritizing control over the AGM over engaging with shareholders provides a clue as to the seriousness of a company's efforts.


One of the Clues to Know How Serious a Company Is About Shifting to Management that Creates Value

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX

One of the Clues to Know How Serious a Company Is About Shifting to Management that Creates Value