Board Change • Apr 01
Insufficient new 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. 1 highly experienced director. Independent Outside Director Koji Onozuka was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥40.21 (vs JP¥35.55 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥40.21 (up from JP¥35.55 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥4.65b (up 31% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥837.0m (up 11% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 18% (down from 21% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 19% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Feb 28
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2025. 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 June 2025 fiscal period end). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.1% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥40.21 (vs JP¥35.55 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥40.21 (up from JP¥35.55 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥4.65b (up 31% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥837.0m (up 11% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 18% (down from 21% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 19% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Aankondiging • Feb 12
OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 25, 2026 OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 25, 2026. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 12
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥1,010, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.4x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 38% over the past three years. Aankondiging • Dec 03
OpenWork Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 12, 2026 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 12, 2026 Reported Earnings • Aug 13
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥27.26 (vs JP¥15.09 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: JP¥27.26 (up from JP¥15.09 in 1H 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.26b (up 34% from 1H 2024). Net income: JP¥570.0m (up 78% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 25% (up from 19% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥1,240, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 34.9x. Average trailing P/E is 25x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 135% over the past year. New Risk • May 14
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 8.4% 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 14
Now 34% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 12% to JP¥1,000. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥746, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 36%. New Risk • Apr 07
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: JP¥14.1b (US$96.3m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥14.1b market cap, or US$96.3m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to JP¥660, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.6x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 1.2% over the past year. New Risk • Feb 25
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2024. 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 June 2024 fiscal period end). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.2% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Feb 15
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥35.55 (vs JP¥28.87 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥35.55 (up from JP¥28.87 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.54b (up 21% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥757.0m (up 24% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 21% (in line with FY 2023). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥950, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 34.6x. Average trailing P/E is 23x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 29% over the past year. Aankondiging • Feb 13
OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025 OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025. Aankondiging • Jan 17
OpenWork Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Feb 13, 2025 Aankondiging • Nov 13
OpenWork Inc. (TSE:5139) announces an Equity Buyback for 900,000 shares, representing 4.22% for ¥550 million. OpenWork Inc. (TSE:5139) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 900,000 shares, representing 4.22% of its issued share capital, for ¥550 million. The program is conducted in consideration of the company's stock price trends and financial conditions, preparing for future agile capital strategies. The program will expire on July 31, 2025. As of November 13, 2024, the company had 21,331,157 shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and 12,443 shares in treasury. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 13
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to JP¥644, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 23.3x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past year. Aankondiging • Nov 08
OpenWork Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 13, 2024 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 13, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥607, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 26% over the past year. New Risk • Sep 20
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 10% 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 Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥12.4b market cap, or US$86.1m). Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥12.95 (vs JP¥33.06 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥12.95. Revenue: JP¥910.0m (up 21% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥276.0m (up 57% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 30% (up from 24% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 19% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. 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 8.0% 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 Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.0% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥8.62b market cap, or US$60.6m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 02
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 21% After last week's 21% share price decline to JP¥486, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 21x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 54% over the past year. Aankondiging • Jun 28
OpenWork Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 09, 2024 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 09, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥2.12 (vs JP¥17.54 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥2.12 (down from JP¥17.54 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥778.0m (up 35% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥45.0m (down 46% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.8% (down from 14% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 19% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.6% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Aankondiging • Apr 04
OpenWork Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 14, 2024 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 14, 2024 New Risk • Mar 05
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: JP¥15.0b (US$99.4m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.8% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥15.0b market cap, or US$99.4m). Aankondiging • Feb 16
OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2024 OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2024. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 15
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to JP¥740, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 18x. Average forward P/E is 22x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 55% over the past year. Aankondiging • Dec 28
OpenWork Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2024 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Feb 13, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 29
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥1,070, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 27x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. New Risk • Oct 18
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2022. 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: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.7% average weekly change). Minor Risk Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2022 fiscal period end). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥3,665, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 30x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Japan. Aankondiging • Sep 03
OpenWork Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 13, 2023 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 13, 2023 Aankondiging • Jun 09
OpenWork Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2023 Aankondiging • Feb 15
OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 30, 2023 OpenWork Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 30, 2023. Aankondiging • Dec 28
OpenWork Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 13, 2023 OpenWork Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 13, 2023 Aankondiging • Dec 17
OpenWork Inc. has completed an IPO in the amount of ¥3.549735 billion. OpenWork Inc. has completed an IPO in the amount of ¥3.549735 billion.
Security Name: Common Stock
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 1,126,900
Price\Range: ¥3150
Discount Per Security: ¥252 
