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.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>While generating sufficient cash flow from operations after making an investment is not easy, many Japanese companies today face challenges that they often hesitate to make the decision to invest.</li>
<li>Even if more companies mention hurdle rates, businesses they've invested in may not be generating sufficient cash flow, which suggests that hurdle rates aren't effectively applied to actual operations.</li>
<li>For companies that maintain homogeneous management, another challenge is how few individuals with diverse perspectives are promoted to leadership, hindering effective problem-solving.</li>
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While generating sufficient cash flow from operations after making an investment is not easy, many Japanese companies today face challenges that they often hesitate to make the decision to invest.
Even if more companies mention hurdle rates, businesses they've invested in may not be generating sufficient cash flow, which suggests that hurdle rates aren't effectively applied to actual operations.
For companies that maintain homogeneous management, another challenge is how few individuals with diverse perspectives are promoted to leadership, hindering effective problem-solving.


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Recruiting Talent May Be Another Key to Business Growth, Alongside the Hurdle Rate