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Japanese (NIKKEI) HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies73
  • 7D4.6%
  • 3M53.7%
  • 1Y73.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has risen 4.6%, driven by gains from Recruit Holdings of 5.1%. In the same time, Movin' Strategic Career was down 6.9%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 74%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese HR Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 29 Aug 2026JP¥27.0tJP¥8.2tJP¥751.0b13.3x35.9x3.3x
Mon, 27 Jul 2026JP¥19.8tJP¥8.0tJP¥665.5b12.5x29.8x2.5x
Wed, 24 Jun 2026JP¥18.3tJP¥8.0tJP¥665.6b12x27.4x2.3x
Fri, 22 May 2026JP¥16.1tJP¥8.0tJP¥665.8b12.5x24.2x2x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026JP¥13.5tJP¥7.9tJP¥648.0b13.1x20.8x1.7x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026JP¥12.1tJP¥7.9tJP¥647.7b13.1x18.6x1.5x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026JP¥13.5tJP¥7.8tJP¥649.6b13.4x20.8x1.7x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026JP¥16.5tJP¥7.8tJP¥619.9b13.4x26.6x2.1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025JP¥15.3tJP¥8.0tJP¥635.3b12.9x24.1x1.9x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025JP¥14.1tJP¥7.9tJP¥615.9b13.7x22.8x1.8x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025JP¥14.5tJP¥7.9tJP¥612.7b14.6x23.6x1.8x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025JP¥16.3tJP¥8.0tJP¥613.1b15.8x26.5x2x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025JP¥16.8tJP¥7.9tJP¥600.9b15.1x28x2.1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025JP¥15.1tJP¥8.0tJP¥700.4b14x21.6x1.9x
Sat, 24 May 2025JP¥15.5tJP¥7.9tJP¥697.2b14.4x22.3x2x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025JP¥14.1tJP¥7.8tJP¥663.9b12.3x21.2x1.8x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025JP¥15.1tJP¥7.8tJP¥665.9b13.2x22.7x1.9x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025JP¥18.4tJP¥7.8tJP¥661.1b13.1x27.9x2.4x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025JP¥19.5tJP¥7.7tJP¥648.1b13.8x30.1x2.5x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024JP¥20.1tJP¥7.7tJP¥645.1b14.6x31.1x2.6x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024JP¥17.2tJP¥7.6tJP¥641.8b14.3x26.8x2.3x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024JP¥16.8tJP¥7.6tJP¥643.4b15.6x26.1x2.2x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024JP¥17.5tJP¥7.6tJP¥644.3b15.2x27.1x2.3x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024JP¥16.6tJP¥7.5tJP¥629.2b16.1x26.4x2.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024JP¥16.4tJP¥7.5tJP¥535.3b16.5x30.7x2.2x
Sun, 26 May 2024JP¥15.6tJP¥8.2tJP¥541.7b16.7x28.8x1.9x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024JP¥13.3tJP¥8.2tJP¥521.7b16.8x25.5x1.6x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024JP¥14.2tJP¥8.2tJP¥523.8b17.1x27.2x1.7x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024JP¥13.7tJP¥8.2tJP¥531.1b17.2x25.9x1.7x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024JP¥13.9tJP¥8.1tJP¥492.5b16.5x28.2x1.7x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023JP¥12.3tJP¥8.1tJP¥492.2b17.3x25x1.5x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023JP¥11.2tJP¥8.0tJP¥495.5b16.1x22.7x1.4x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023JP¥10.9tJP¥8.1tJP¥467.2b16.5x23.4x1.4x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023JP¥12.4tJP¥8.1tJP¥466.3b17.9x26.6x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.6x


Total Market Cap: JP¥12.4tTotal Earnings: JP¥466.3bTotal Revenue: JP¥8.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese HR Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Human Resource and Employment Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 35.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have grown 17% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Comparison

How does Japanese HR Services compare with similar industries?

JP Market1.23%
Industrials1.91%
Professional Services4.44%
HR Services4.62%
Research and Consulting Services3.33%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
6098 Recruit HoldingsJP¥17.80k11.9%
+JP¥2.6t		107.5%PE42.8x
2181 Persol HoldingsLtdJP¥298.902.5%
+JP¥16.5b		8.4%PE15.1x
215A TimeeJP¥1.82k8.9%
+JP¥14.9b		-21.6%PE37.2x
4194 VisionalJP¥9.57k3.4%
+JP¥12.7b		-18.5%PE22x
2175 SMSJP¥2.46k4.1%
+JP¥7.9b		55.5%PS3x

Latest News

4377
JP¥2,649.00
ONE CAREER
7D
8.4%
1Y
-6.8%
6098
JP¥17,800.00
Recruit Holdings
7D
11.9%
1Y
107.5%
Narrative Update • Aug 26

6098: Fair Outlook As 2027 Guidance And Capital Returns Shape Earnings Profile

Analysts have raised their price target for Recruit Holdings from ¥13,018.75 to ¥15,850, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels as key drivers of the valuation change. What’s in the News for Recruit Holdings Recruit Holdings raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, now projecting revenue of ¥4,230.0b, operating income of ¥945.0b, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥755.0b, and basic earnings per share of ¥543.00.
2181
JP¥298.90
Persol HoldingsLtd
7D
2.5%
1Y
8.4%
2175
JP¥2,462.00
SMS
7D
4.1%
1Y
55.5%
4433
JP¥872.00
HITO-Communications HoldingsInc
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-21.6%
2379
JP¥1,840.00
DIP
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-21.6%
7352
JP¥337.00
TWOSTONE&Sons
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-61.3%
6070
JP¥2,588.00
Careerlink
7D
-2.5%
1Y
10.4%
7049
JP¥819.00
SHIKIGAKU
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-4.8%
2429
JP¥2,853.00
World Holdings
7D
-0.5%
1Y
9.4%
2154
JP¥2,082.00
Open Up Group
7D
2.1%
1Y
13.4%
4848
JP¥1,876.00
Fullcast Holdings
7D
-0.4%
1Y
5.6%
2471
JP¥291.00
S-Pool
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-10.5%
9744
JP¥3,422.00
MEITEC Group Holdings
7D
2.5%
1Y
4.7%
4194
JP¥9,574.00
Visional
7D
3.4%
1Y
-18.5%
215A
JP¥1,818.00
Timee
7D
8.9%
1Y
-21.6%