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AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc
(LSE:AJOT)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
178.00 p
â–²(3.19% Upside)
Action:N/A
Date:06/18/26
The score is driven mainly by solid underlying financial performance (strong profitability and low leverage), reinforced by attractive valuation (low P/E and some yield). Offsetting these positives, technicals are weak with the price below major moving averages and negative momentum, suggesting near-term market pressure.
Positive Factors
Strong profitability track record
Consistent strong profitability from 2021–2025 indicates the trust's portfolio and manager delivered durable earnings power in recent cycles. That improves the likelihood of continued NAV accretion and the ability to fund distributions and engagement activity across a multi‑month horizon.
Negative Factors
Weaker cash conversion
Declining and inconsistent free cash flow reduces the trust's internal flexibility to cover expenses, pay sustained dividends, or opportunistically fund purchases without selling holdings. Over a multi‑month horizon, this increases reliance on market liquidity and can amplify NAV volatility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong profitability track record
Consistent strong profitability from 2021–2025 indicates the trust's portfolio and manager delivered durable earnings power in recent cycles. That improves the likelihood of continued NAV accretion and the ability to fund distributions and engagement activity across a multi‑month horizon.
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AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc (AJOT) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£384.75M
Dividend Yield1.62%
Average Volume (3M)272.55K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.8
Beta (1Y)0.94
Revenue Growth32.27%
EPS Growth3.42%
CountryUK
EmployeesN/A
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding222,398,390
10 Day Avg. Volume182,848
30 Day Avg. Volume272,552
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.52
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)5.38
P/FCF Ratio113.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Managed by Asset Value Investors Limited, AVI Japan Opportunity Trust PLC operates as a closed-ended equity mutual fund. Established in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2018, this trust primarily directs its investments towards the public equity mar...
How the Company Makes Money
AJOT does not generate operating revenue like an industrial or services business; it is an investment vehicle. It makes money for shareholders primarily through (1) capital gains on its portfolio: increases in the market value of its Japanese equi...
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 43.51M | 39.87M | 26.04M | -5.81M | 18.52M |
| Gross Profit | 42.95M | 39.57M | 24.07M | -7.62M | 16.77M |
| EBITDA | 41.85M | 38.61M | 24.77M | -6.38M | 17.86M |
| Net Income | 41.12M | 38.13M | 24.74M | -6.99M | 17.53M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 462.05M | 227.52M | 199.68M | 172.31M | 179.82M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 28.24M | 5.40M | 13.43M | 7.79M | 8.16M |
| Total Debt | 31.30M | 14.88M | 16.30M | 15.53M | 18.79M |
| Total Liabilities | 36.76M | 15.54M | 16.73M | 15.92M | 19.10M |
| Stockholders Equity | 425.29M | 211.98M | 182.94M | 156.40M | 160.72M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.07M | 1.06M | 1.16M | 1.31M | 1.13M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.07M | 1.06M | 1.16M | 1.31M | 1.13M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -22.19M | 1.43M | 1.33M | -595.00K | -18.87M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 44.65M | -9.37M | 4.31M | -539.00K | 20.57M |
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc Technical Analysis
Positive
172.50
Price Trends
166.79
Positive
168.59
Positive
171.29
Positive
Market Momentum
1.50
Negative
58.78
Neutral
75.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:AJOT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 172.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 169.65, above the 50-day MA of 166.79, and above the 200-day MA of 171.29, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.50 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.78 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 75.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:AJOT.
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | £435.03M | 6.76 | 15.68% | 2.40% | 26.30% | 31.29% | |
71 Outperform | £384.75M | 5.77 | 12.47% | 1.62% | 32.27% | 3.42% | |
66 Neutral | £867.27M | 3.89 | 34.20% | 0.13% | 205.28% | 260.32% | |
63 Neutral | £518.54M | 21.06 | 3.42% | 2.49% | ― | ― | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
50 Neutral | £424.99M | -10.10 | -9.01% | <0.01% | -45.15% | -140.39% | |
42 Neutral | £62.71M | 12.43 | 6.90% | ― | ― | ― |
* General Sector Average
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AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Posts June 2026 Performance Update
Neutral
Jul 10, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc has released its monthly update for the period to 30 June 2026, detailing the trust’s performance and activities. The report is available to investors via the company’s website, providing transparency on...
Business Operations and Strategy
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust joins QuotedData panel on destination investing
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust will feature in QuotedData’s “In The HotSeat Special – Destination investing” webinar on 26 June 2026, where board representative Nicola Takada Wood will join a panel alongside JPMorgan European ...
Executive/Board Changes
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Director Takes Additional Board Role at Syncona
Neutral
Jun 17, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust has announced that its non-executive director, Norman Crighton, will join the board of Syncona Limited as a non-executive director from 1 July 2026. The additional board role underscores the broadening governance and in...
Business Operations and Strategy
AVI Boosts Stake in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust to 1.53 Million Shares
Positive
Jun 16, 2026
Asset Value Investors, the investment manager of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, has increased its stake in the trust by purchasing an additional 150,000 shares. This transaction forms part of AVI’s stated commitment to reinvest at least 25% of...
Business Operations and Strategy
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Spotlighted in New QuotedData Research Note
Positive
Jun 10, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust has been the subject of a new research note from QuotedData, highlighting how the trust has deployed additional resources gained from its merger with Fidelity Japan to expand its strategy in Japanese value stocks. The m...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Publishes May 2026 Performance Update
Neutral
Jun 10, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc has released its monthly update detailing performance figures for the period ended 31 May 2026. The report is available on the company’s website, providing investors and stakeholders with the latest data on th...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust names first Senior Independent Director
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust plc has introduced the role of Senior Independent Director as part of its governance framework, appointing existing non-executive director Andrew Rose to the position effective 8 June 2026. Rose will retain his role as ...
Executive/Board Changes
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Names Claire Binyon as Independent Non-Executive Director
Positive
May 27, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust plc has appointed Claire Binyon as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 27 May 2026, following an external search process. Binyon is a chartered accountant with extensive experience in corporate finance, str...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
AVI steps up governance fight at Wacom with push to oust directors
Negative
May 14, 2026
Asset Value Investors, on behalf of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust and other funds, has escalated its activist campaign at Japanese pen tablet maker Wacom Corporation, where it holds a 13.8% stake and is the largest shareholder. AVI is calling for th...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Publishes April 2026 Performance Update
Neutral
May 13, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc has released its latest monthly update, detailing performance figures for the period ended 30 April 2026, which is now available on the company’s website. The announcement provides shareholders and potential i...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsShareholder Meetings
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Wins Strong Shareholder Backing at AGM
Positive
May 5, 2026
Shareholders in AVI Japan Opportunity Trust PLC overwhelmingly backed all resolutions at the company’s annual general meeting held on 5 May 2026, with each motion passed by poll. Investors approved the receipt of the annual reports and accou...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Updates Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
May 1, 2026
AVI Japan Opportunity Trust Plc reported that as of 30 April 2026 it had 222,398,394 ordinary shares in circulation, each carrying one voting right, and a total of 247,873,823 shares in issue including 25,475,429 held in treasury without voting ri...
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