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Sojitz (TSE:2768)

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Sojitz stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 62 (better than 62% compared with investment alternatives), Sojitz (Trading & Distribution, Japan) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Sojitz are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 41), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 62, is a buy recommendation based on Sojitz's financial characteristics. As the company Sojitz's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 91) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 41) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 28), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 91% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	91
Growth Rank	41
Safety Rank	28
Combined Rank	62

Country	Japan
Industry	Trading & Distribution
Index	Human Rights, Nikkei 225
Size class	X-Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Sojitz

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	97	99	97	91
GROWTH
GROWTH	77	3	33	41
SAFETY
SAFETY	52	66	69	28
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	51	61	52	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	93	68	92	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Sojitz is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	97	99	97	91
GROWTH
GROWTH	77	3	33	41
SAFETY
SAFETY	52	66	69	28
COMBINED
COMBINED	100	74	98	62

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Sojitz the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sojitz shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Sojitz. Price-to-Sales is 81 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 81% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Sojitz's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 100% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 83. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Sojitz are expected to be higher than for 82% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 82). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 91, is a buy recommendation based on Sojitz's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Sojitz based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	85	81	85	81
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	93	93	97	100
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	100	91	84	83
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	88	84	83	82
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	97	99	97	91

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Sojitz; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 41 (better than 41% compared with alternatives), Sojitz shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Sojitz. Profit Growth, with a rank of 53 (better than 53% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 53, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 16, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 84% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 43. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 41, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	6	21	21	16
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	84	16	37	53
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	71	11	66	53
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	89	65	33	43
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	77	3	33	41

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Sojitz.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 (better than 28% compared with alternatives), the company Sojitz has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Sojitz is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Sojitz and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 87, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 87% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 6, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 94% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 14, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 86% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 28 (worse than 72% compared with alternatives), Sojitz has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Sojitz are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Sojitz and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	14	24	22	6
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	95	87	98	87
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	30	36	32	14
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	52	66	69	28

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Sojitz and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	21	23	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	94	62	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	77	59	63	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	46	52	69	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	51	61	52	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Sojitz.
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