Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥179 (vs JP¥139 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥179 (up from JP¥139 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥24.4b (up 6.7% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥1.71b (up 29% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 7.0% (up from 5.8% in FY 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • May 09
IX Knowledge Incorporated to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on May 08, 2026 IX Knowledge Incorporated announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 08, 2026 Annuncio • May 08
IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2026 IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2026. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 07
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 2.1% to JP¥1,278. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,601, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 13%. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 25 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 22% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.0%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥49.53 (vs JP¥44.64 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥49.53 (up from JP¥44.64 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥5.97b (up 3.2% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥474.0m (up 11% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 7.9% (up from 7.4% in 3Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 05
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 10% to JP¥1,339. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,102, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.8% over the last year. Earnings per share has grown by 12%. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥34.87 (vs JP¥34.62 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥34.87 (up from JP¥34.62 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥6.04b (up 6.8% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥333.6m (flat on 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 5.5% (down from 5.9% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Declared Dividend • Nov 12
Dividend of JP¥40.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥40.00. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 25th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (23% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (46% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 26% per year over the past 2 years and payments have been stable during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 7.2% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annuncio • Oct 25
IX Knowledge Incorporated to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 10, 2026 IX Knowledge Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results at 9:00 AM, Tokyo Standard Time on Feb 10, 2026 New Risk • Aug 26
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 5.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.0% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥13.9b market cap, or US$93.9m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥1,340, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.7x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the IT industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 107% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥51.13 (vs JP¥34.92 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥51.13 (up from JP¥34.92 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥6.31b (up 14% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥489.0m (up 47% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from 6.0% in 1Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 10
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.5% to JP¥1,163. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,467, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.0% over the last year. Earnings per share has grown by 4.9%. Reported Earnings • Jun 27
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥139 (vs JP¥132 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥139 (up from JP¥132 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥22.8b (up 5.0% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.33b (up 4.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 5.8% (in line with FY 2024). Reported Earnings • May 14
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥139 (vs JP¥132 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥139 (up from JP¥132 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥22.8b (up 5.0% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.33b (up 4.0% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 5.8% (in line with FY 2024). Annuncio • May 12
IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2025 IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥44.64 (vs JP¥33.78 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥44.64 (up from JP¥33.78 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥5.79b (up 6.4% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥427.0m (up 31% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 6.0% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Declared Dividend • Nov 13
Dividend of JP¥40.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥40.00. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 30th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (22% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (30% cash payout ratio). The company is yet to establish a track record of dividend growth or stability as it hasn't paid a regular dividend for at least 2 years. Earnings per share has grown by 4.9% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annuncio • Sep 06
IX Knowledge Incorporated Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 IX Knowledge Incorporated provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 22,231 million, operating profit of JPY 1,752 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,216 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 126.12. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
First quarter 2025 earnings released First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥35.14. Net income: JP¥336.0m (up JP¥336.0m from 1Q 2024). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 21% After last week's 21% share price decline to JP¥897, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.7x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the IT industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 19% over the past three years. Annuncio • May 15
IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Annuncio • Mar 28
IX Knowledge Incorporated to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 10, 2024 IX Knowledge Incorporated announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 10, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 24 June 2024. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). New Risk • Feb 22
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 4.5% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2023 fiscal period end). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (4.5% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥10.2b market cap, or US$67.9m). New Risk • Jan 09
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended March 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2023 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥9.47b market cap, or US$65.7m). Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share at 0.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 26 June 2023. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.7%). Annuncio • Feb 02
IX Knowledge Incorporated (TSE:9753) agreed to acquire C&A Computer Co.,Ltd. IX Knowledge Incorporated (TSE:9753) agreed to acquire C&A Computer Co.,Ltd. on January 31, 2023. The deal is subject to approval from acquirer board. As of January 31, 2023 acquirer board approved the deal. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Mio Sato was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annuncio • Jul 30
IX Knowledge Incorporated (TSE:9753) announces an Equity Buyback for 200,000 shares, representing 2.03% for ¥150 million. IX Knowledge Incorporated (TSE:9753) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 200,000 shares, representing 2.03% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥150 million. The purpose of the program is to enable flexible implementation of capital policies in response to changes in the business environment and to improve capital efficiency. The program will be valid till December 23, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, the company had 9,838,269 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 1,361,731 treasury shares. Annuncio • May 02
IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 23, 2022 IX Knowledge Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Jun 23, 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 2 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Mio Sato was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 25 June 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.5%). Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥15.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 29 June 2021. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.3%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 24
New 90-day low: JP¥875 The company is down 13% from its price of JP¥1,007 on 26 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 03
New 90-day high: JP¥1,104 The company is up 51% from its price of JP¥730 on 04 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 20
New 90-day high: JP¥1,102 The company is up 52% from its price of JP¥725 on 22 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 29
New 90-day high: JP¥964 The company is up 29% from its price of JP¥745 on 01 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 11% over the same period.