Attention is turning to disaster-prevention and everyday-entertainment stocks as prolonged rain continues. A brief overview of the performance and results of NJS, WASHハウス and GENDA.
With prolonged rain in mind, the article highlights stocks related to disaster prevention, including construction, ground improvement, disaster-prevention shutters and water-conveyance blocks, and focuses on NJS, a recipient of the MINKABU Awards 2025. NJS had a closing share price of ¥4,525 as of 10/5, forecasts a dividend of ¥110 per share, and offers shareholder benefits for holdings of 300 shares or more.
WASHハウス, a listed company operating coin-operated laundries, was listed in 2016 and had a closing price of ¥304. Although it was loss-making in the first half, some view the prolonged rain as a business opportunity, and its next results announcement is scheduled for November.
In the entertainment sector, GENDA is attracting attention through its operation of GiGO and Karaoke BanBan. Its closing price on 10/5 was ¥640, and it has paid an initial dividend of ¥4. Shareholder benefits include points that can be used at GiGO group stores. August revenue was strong, rising 24.4% year on year.
Overall, the article describes an attempt to view companies closely connected to everyday living infrastructure as investment candidates and explore their growth potential in response to the prolonged rain.