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Japanese (NIKKEI) Application Software Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies145
  • 7D-3.1%
  • 3M-7.5%
  • 1Y-2.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Application Software industry has dropped 3.1%, driven by OBIC Business Consultants declining 6.3%. Meanwhile, Science Arts actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 12% in the last week. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Application Software Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 29 Jan 2026JP¥4.5tJP¥1.5tJP¥134.9b19.6x33.1x2.9x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025JP¥4.7tJP¥1.5tJP¥125.4b21x37.8x3.1x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025JP¥4.7tJP¥1.5tJP¥123.7b19.7x38.4x3.1x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025JP¥4.9tJP¥1.5tJP¥114.7b22.1x42.4x3.3x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025JP¥5.2tJP¥1.5tJP¥113.0b22.8x46x3.5x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025JP¥5.1tJP¥1.5tJP¥114.4b21.4x44.6x3.4x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025JP¥4.8tJP¥1.4tJP¥107.0b21.1x44.5x3.3x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025JP¥4.8tJP¥1.5tJP¥113.6b22.7x42.3x3.3x
Sat, 10 May 2025JP¥4.5tJP¥1.4tJP¥107.9b21.4x41.9x3.3x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025JP¥4.0tJP¥1.4tJP¥104.0b18.3x38.5x2.9x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025JP¥4.3tJP¥1.4tJP¥104.3b19.8x41.4x3.1x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025JP¥4.5tJP¥1.3tJP¥90.8b21.9x49.1x3.3x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024JP¥4.4tJP¥1.3tJP¥92.1b23.8x47.9x3.3x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024JP¥4.3tJP¥1.3tJP¥92.1b23.1x46.3x3.2x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024JP¥4.2tJP¥1.3tJP¥84.2b23.3x50.2x3.3x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024JP¥4.4tJP¥1.3tJP¥84.2b23x52.5x3.4x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024JP¥4.0tJP¥1.3tJP¥82.6b21.4x48.9x3.1x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024JP¥4.4tJP¥1.3tJP¥74.5b24.7x58.8x3.5x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024JP¥4.0tJP¥1.2tJP¥73.9b22.4x53.4x3.2x
Sun, 12 May 2024JP¥4.1tJP¥1.2tJP¥71.2b22.6x56.9x3.3x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024JP¥4.2tJP¥1.2tJP¥68.4b23.1x61.4x3.5x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024JP¥4.5tJP¥1.2tJP¥65.8b26.1x68.7x3.8x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024JP¥4.3tJP¥1.3tJP¥70.3b25.7x61.6x3.5x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024JP¥4.2tJP¥1.2tJP¥68.6b23.7x61.9x3.4x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023JP¥4.2tJP¥1.2tJP¥70.2b22.2x59.7x3.4x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023JP¥3.6tJP¥1.2tJP¥66.7b20.9x53.8x3x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023JP¥3.9tJP¥1.2tJP¥63.7b24.2x61.6x3.3x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023JP¥3.9tJP¥1.2tJP¥63.5b24.3x61x3.3x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023JP¥4.3tJP¥1.1tJP¥55.2b22.6x77.7x3.8x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023JP¥4.5tJP¥1.1tJP¥57.0b23x79.3x4x
Mon, 15 May 2023JP¥4.1tJP¥1.1tJP¥54.6b23.5x74.3x3.6x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023JP¥3.9tJP¥1.1tJP¥52.3b25.3x74.3x3.5x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023JP¥3.9tJP¥1.1tJP¥53.0b25.4x73.3x3.6x
Sun, 05 Feb 2023JP¥3.9tJP¥1.1tJP¥50.6b25.1x77.1x3.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

77.1x


Total Market Cap: JP¥3.9tTotal Earnings: JP¥50.6bTotal Revenue: JP¥1.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Application Software Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 54.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Japanese Application Software industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 54.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Application Software industry have grown 39% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 13% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does Japanese Application Software compare with similar industries?

JP Market-1.33%
Tech3.02%
Software-3.26%
Application Software-3.14%
Systems Software-3.45%
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
4412 Science ArtsJP¥2.32k12.0%
+JP¥2.0b		322.8%PE114.6x
441A NEJP¥711.0015.4%
+JP¥1.6b		n/an/a
4425 KudanJP¥1.55k7.3%
+JP¥1.2b		14.3%PS22.7x
4344 SourcenextJP¥149.005.7%
+JP¥1.1b		-32.3%PS1.7x
3917 iRidgeJP¥624.0018.4%
+JP¥759.4m		3.7%PE7.7x

Latest News

3994
JP¥3,969.00
Money Forward
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-7.8%
4733
JP¥7,304.00
OBIC Business Consultants
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-9.5%

OBIC Business Consultants (TSE:4733) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥58.00

Jan 28
OBIC Business Consultants (TSE:4733) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥58.00
3917
JP¥624.00
iRidge
7D
18.4%
1Y
3.7%

iRidge, Inc.'s (TSE:3917) Share Price Boosted 37% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Jan 23
iRidge, Inc.'s (TSE:3917) Share Price Boosted 37% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
4443
JP¥1,476.00
Sansan
7D
-11.8%
1Y
-40.7%
4432
JP¥3,375.00
WingArc1st
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-2.3%
4412
JP¥2,321.00
Science Arts
7D
12.0%
1Y
322.8%
4074
JP¥748.00
LaKeel
7D
8.7%
1Y
5.1%
4071
JP¥2,223.00
Plus Alpha ConsultingLtd
7D
-4.8%
1Y
23.3%
441A
JP¥711.00
NE
7D
15.4%
1Y
n/a
4060
JP¥1,084.00
rakumo
7D
6.3%
1Y
24.9%
4478
JP¥2,739.00
freee K.K
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-17.6%
4686
JP¥4,800.00
JustSystems
7D
-4.0%
1Y
41.8%

Some Investors May Be Worried About JustSystems' (TSE:4686) Returns On Capital

Dec 16
Some Investors May Be Worried About JustSystems' (TSE:4686) Returns On Capital
3923
JP¥883.50
Rakus
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-8.7%

Is There An Opportunity With Rakus Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:3923) 33% Undervaluation?

Dec 12
Is There An Opportunity With Rakus Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:3923) 33% Undervaluation?
4425
JP¥1,546.00
Kudan
7D
7.3%
1Y
14.3%
3773
JP¥1,067.00
Advanced Media
7D
3.9%
1Y
-6.6%

Advanced Media's (TSE:3773) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Nov 19
Advanced Media's (TSE:3773) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
4344
JP¥149.00
Sourcenext
7D
5.7%
1Y
-32.3%