KOBE, Japan -- Japanese sportswear maker ASICS's market capitalization rose to an all-time high of nearly $7 billion on Thursday, as stronger sales of its profitable high-performance shoes boosted investors' hopes for long-term growth.
Valuation nears $7bn as wider margins lift growth expectations

ASICS shares rallied for five straight days through Thursday to a fresh post-listing high. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)
KOBE, Japan -- Japanese sportswear maker ASICS's market capitalization rose to an all-time high of nearly $7 billion on Thursday, as stronger sales of its profitable high-performance shoes boosted investors' hopes for long-term growth.