Board Change • May 21
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (5 non-independent directors). Independent Outside Director Hidenori Kawamura was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Oct 17
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥11.11 loss per share (vs JP¥6.94 loss in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: JP¥11.11 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥6.94 loss in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥303.0m (down 16% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥16.0m (loss widened 220% from 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year. New Risk • Aug 05
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 7.7% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility 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. It may also indicate 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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.7% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$10m (JP¥659.8m market cap, or US$4.58m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥395, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.6x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Media industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 25% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jul 16
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥13.19 (vs JP¥30.56 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥13.19 (down from JP¥30.56 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥427.0m (up 9.2% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥19.0m (down 14% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.4% (down from 5.6% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥36.10 (vs JP¥61.11 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥36.10. Revenue: JP¥1.47b (flat on FY 2023). Net income: JP¥52.0m (up 18% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 3.0% in FY 2023). New Risk • May 31
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 5.7% 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: Major Risks High level of non-cash earnings (28% accrual ratio). Market cap is less than US$10m (JP¥718.9m market cap, or US$4.57m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.7% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Apr 14
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥36.10 (vs JP¥61.11 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥36.10. Revenue: JP¥1.47b (flat on FY 2023). Net income: JP¥52.0m (up 18% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 3.0% in FY 2023). Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.64 (vs JP¥11.11 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥7.64. Revenue: JP¥371.0m (up 9.4% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥22.0m (up 175% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.9% (up from 2.4% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Board Change • Oct 25
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Oct 15
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥6.94 loss per share (vs JP¥15.28 profit in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: JP¥6.94 loss per share (down from JP¥15.28 profit in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥359.0m (up 7.2% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥5.00m (down 146% from profit in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 63% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 17
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥30.56 (vs JP¥34.72 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥30.56 (down from JP¥34.72 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥391.0m (up 7.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥22.0m (down 12% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 6.9% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 54% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • May 13
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Apr 16
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥61.11 (vs JP¥45.83 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥61.11 (up from JP¥45.83 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.46b (up 3.8% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥44.0m (up 33% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 2.4% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 56% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 13
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Buying Opportunity • Mar 13
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 3.0%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,515, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.8% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 09
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 29% After last week's 29% share price gain to JP¥1,459, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.8x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Media industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 39% over the past three years. Buying Opportunity • Jan 18
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 4.5%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,472, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.8% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥11.11 (vs JP¥6.94 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥11.11 (up from JP¥6.94 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥339.0m (up 5.9% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥8.00m (up 60% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 1.6% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 64% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Dec 14
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Board Change • Nov 17
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Board Change • Oct 21
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Oct 17
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥15.28 (vs JP¥4.17 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥15.28 (up from JP¥4.17 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥335.0m (up 3.4% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥11.0m (up 267% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 0.9% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Sep 21
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Board Change • Aug 17
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 7 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Jul 17
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥34.72 (vs JP¥18.06 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥34.72 (up from JP¥18.06 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥364.0m (up 2.5% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥25.0m (up 92% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.9% (up from 3.7% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 125% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jun 03
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥45.83 (vs JP¥2.78 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥45.83 (up from JP¥2.78 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥1.40b (up 13% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥33.0m (up JP¥31.0m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 0.2% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 123% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 28
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 6 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (5 non-independent directors). President and Representative Director Takuya Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2008. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Apr 15
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥45.83 (vs JP¥2.78 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥45.83 (up from JP¥2.78 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥1.40b (up 13% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥33.0m (up JP¥31.0m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 0.2% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 123% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 22
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥1,218, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.8x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Media industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 28% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jan 17
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥6.94 (up from JP¥22.22 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥320.0m (up 19% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥5.00m (up JP¥21.0m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from net loss in 3Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 114% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥1,388, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 76.9x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Media industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 63% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Oct 15
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥4.17 (vs JP¥31.94 loss in 2Q 2021) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥324.0m (up 41% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥3.00m (up JP¥26.0m from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.9% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 82% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jul 11
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥18.06 (vs JP¥38.89 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a poor first quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥355.0m (down 9.4% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥13.0m (down 54% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 7.1% in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 50% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 03
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥2.78 (vs JP¥19.44 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.24b (down 6.2% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥2.00m (down 86% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 1.1% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 17
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥2.78 (vs JP¥19.44 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.24b (down 6.2% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥2.00m (down 86% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 1.1% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: JP¥22.22 loss per share The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over expenses. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥268.0m (down 17% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: JP¥16.0m (down 246% from profit in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 12
New 90-day low: JP¥955 The company is down 20% from its price of JP¥1,200 on 15 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Media industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 09
New 90-day low: JP¥1,000 The company is down 34% from its price of JP¥1,520 on 10 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Media industry, which is up 12% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 17
New 90-day low: JP¥1,030 The company is down 38% from its price of JP¥1,670 on 19 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Media industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 02
New 90-day low: JP¥1,153 The company is down 27% from its price of JP¥1,570 on 03 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Media industry, which is up 11% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 12
New 90-day low: JP¥1,250 The company is down 27% from its price of JP¥1,710 on 14 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Media industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 24
New 90-day low: JP¥1,450 The company is down 15% from its price of JP¥1,700 on 25 June 2020. The Japanese market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Media industry, which is up 12% over the same period.