Declared Dividend • Jul 25
Dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2026 Payment date: 1st December 2026 Dividend yield will be 11%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (12% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (28% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.3% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 40% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jul 13
First quarter 2027 earnings released: EPS: JP¥71.62 (vs JP¥31.44 loss in 1Q 2026) First quarter 2027 results: EPS: JP¥71.62 (up from JP¥31.44 loss in 1Q 2026). Revenue: JP¥4.25b (up 3.5% from 1Q 2026). Net income: JP¥2.41b (up JP¥3.50b from 1Q 2026). Profit margin: 57% (up from net loss in 1Q 2026). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Apr 07
Advan Group Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026 Advan Group Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026. Reported Earnings • Apr 07
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥235 (vs JP¥169 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥235 (up from JP¥169 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥17.0b (down 8.0% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥8.06b (up 34% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 47% (up from 33% in FY 2025). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 09 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 25% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.1%). New Risk • Jan 10
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 31% Last year net profit margin: 56% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (113% cash payout ratio). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (31% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Jan 10
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥116 (vs JP¥168 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥116 (down from JP¥168 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥4.30b (down 16% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥3.96b (down 34% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 92% (down from 118% in 3Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Declared Dividend • Dec 02
First half dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 9th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 4.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (9% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (113% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.3% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 16% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Oct 10
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 352,000 shares, representing 1.03% for ¥300 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 352,000 shares, representing 1.03% of its issued shares for a total of ¥200 million. The purpose of the program to improve capital efficiency and implement flexible capital policies, as well as to improve PBR and enhance shareholder returns. The repurchase program is valid till December 26, 2025. As of October 10, 2025, the company had 34,101,145 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 11,211,547 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Oct 08
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥90.53 (vs JP¥128 loss in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥90.53 (up from JP¥128 loss in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥4.18b (down 5.4% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥3.11b (up JP¥7.64b from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 74% (up from net loss in 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2025. Payment date: 02 December 2025. The company is not currently making a profit and its cash payout ratio is 88%. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.9%). Announcement • Aug 19
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 240,000 shares, representing 0.7% for ¥200 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 240,000 shares, representing 0.7% of its issued shares for a total of ¥200 million. The purpose of the program to improve capital efficiency and implement flexible capital policies, as well as to improve PBR and enhance shareholder returns. The repurchase program is valid till November 20, 2025. As of August 18, 2025, the company had 34,316,945 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 10,995,747 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Jul 21
First quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥31.44 loss per share (vs JP¥142 profit in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: JP¥31.44 loss per share (down from JP¥142 profit in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥4.10b (down 2.4% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥1.10b (down 122% from profit in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 2nd December 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (14% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.3% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 8.3% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 30
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 400,000 shares, representing 1.15% for ¥300 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 400,000 shares, representing 1.15% of its issued shares for a total of ¥300 million. The shares will be repurchased at a purchase price of ¥750 per share. The purpose of the program to improve capital efficiency and execute flexible capital policies. The repurchase program is valid till August 29, 2025. As of May 30, 2025, the company had 34,674,745 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 10,637,947 shares in treasury. Announcement • Apr 18
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 380,000 shares, representing 1.08% for ¥300 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 380,000 shares, representing 1.08% of its issued shares for a total of ¥300 million. The shares will be repurchased at a purchase price of ¥789 per share. The purpose of the program to improve capital efficiency and implement flexible capital policies, as well as to improve PBR and enhance shareholder returns. The repurchase program is valid till July 18, 2025. As of April 18, 2025, the company had 35,029,945 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 10,282,747 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Apr 09
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥169 (vs JP¥279 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥169 (down from JP¥279 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥18.5b (down 8.8% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥6.01b (down 42% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 33% (down from 51% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 14% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.3%). Reported Earnings • Jan 15
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥168 (vs JP¥8.00 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥168 (up from JP¥8.00 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥5.09b (down 1.7% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥5.98b (up JP¥5.69b from 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Dec 03
First half dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 30th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (46% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 8.3% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 6.3% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Oct 18
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥128 loss per share (vs JP¥62.07 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: JP¥128 loss per share (down from JP¥62.07 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥4.42b (down 16% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥4.54b (down 297% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 02 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% and the cash payout ratio is 83%. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.3%). New Risk • Sep 17
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 05
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 22% to JP¥815. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,046, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.2% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 46%. Declared Dividend • Jul 11
Dividend of JP¥20.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥20.00. Ex-date: 27th September 2024 Payment date: 2nd December 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (28% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (63% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.3% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. Earnings per share has grown by 29% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jul 07
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥142 (vs JP¥104 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥142 (up from JP¥104 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥4.21b (down 20% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥5.08b (up 31% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Apr 26
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 190,000 shares, representing 0.53% for ¥200 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase 190,000 shares, representing 0.53% of its share capital (excluding treasury shares), for ¥200 million. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency and implement flexible capital policy; as well as improve PBR and enhance shareholder returns. The program will run until July 31, 2024. As of April 23, 2024, the company has 35,704,005 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and 12,608,687 shares in treasury. Announcement • Apr 17
Advan Group Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 Advan Group Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Reported Earnings • Apr 16
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥279 (vs JP¥88.96 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥279 (up from JP¥88.96 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥20.3b (flat on FY 2023). Net income: JP¥10.3b (up 206% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 51% (up from 17% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 01 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 28% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Jan 14
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.00 (vs JP¥64.71 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥8.00 (up from JP¥64.71 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥5.18b (up 5.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥296.0m (up JP¥2.74b from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.7% (up from net loss in 3Q 2023). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jan 13
Advan Group Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jan 12, 2024 Advan Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Jan 12, 2024 Announcement • Nov 02
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 200,000 shares, representing 0.54% for ¥200 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 200,000 shares, representing 0.54% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for ¥200 million. The purpose of the program is to enable the execution of flexible capital policies in response to changes in the business environment. The program will be valid till March 29, 2024. As of November 1, 2023, the company has 37,083,807 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 16,728,886 treasury shares. Announcement • Oct 06
Advan Group Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Oct 04, 2023 Advan Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Oct 04, 2023 Reported Earnings • Oct 06
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥62.07 (vs JP¥50.85 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥62.07 (up from JP¥50.85 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥5.25b (up 4.1% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥2.30b (up 20% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 44% (up from 38% in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share at 3.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Jul 06
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥63.67 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥63.67 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥5.25b (up 15% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥3.87b (up 59% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 74% (up from 53% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • May 09
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 210,000 shares, representing 0.56% for $200 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 210,000 shares, representing 0.56% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for ¥200 million. The purpose of the program is to enable the execution of flexible capital policies in response to changes in the business environment. The program will be valid till June 30, 2023. As of May 8, 2023, the company has 37,292,746 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 16,519,946 treasury shares. Reported Earnings • Apr 08
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥88.95 (vs JP¥94.82 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥88.95 (down from JP¥94.82 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥20.4b (up 16% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥3.36b (down 12% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 17% (down from 22% in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share at 4.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 30 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.1%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). In line with average of industry peers (3.8%). Announcement • Jan 12
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 240,000 shares, representing 0.64% for ¥200 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 240,000 shares, representing 0.64% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥200 million. The purpose of the program is to enable the execution of flexible capital policies in response to changes in the business environment. The program is valid till February 11, 2023. As of January 11, 2023, the company has 37,739,746 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 16,072,946 treasury shares. Reported Earnings • Jan 07
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥64.71 loss per share (vs JP¥27.61 profit in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: JP¥64.71 loss per share (down from JP¥27.61 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥4.93b (up 12% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥2.44b (down 319% from profit in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jan 07
Advan Group Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jan 06, 2023 Advan Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Jan 06, 2023 Board Change • Nov 16
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. 4 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent Outside Director Hideo Enomoto was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. 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 • Nov 06
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥50.85 (vs JP¥21.33 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥50.85 (up from JP¥21.33 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥5.05b (up 22% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.92b (up 123% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 38% (up from 21% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 05
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥50.85 (vs JP¥21.33 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥50.85 (up from JP¥21.33 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥5.05b (up 22% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.92b (up 123% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 38% (up from 21% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Oct 04
Advan Group Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Oct 03, 2022 Advan Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Oct 03, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 01 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 26% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.7%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.6%). Buying Opportunity • Jul 29
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 1.2%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,017, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 7.7% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Buying Opportunity • Jul 08
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 3.3%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥988, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 7.7% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Reported Earnings • Jul 07
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥63.67 (vs JP¥22.42 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥63.67 (up from JP¥22.42 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥4.56b (flat on 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥2.44b (up 169% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 53% (up from 20% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Jul 04
Advan Group Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Jul 04, 2022 Advan Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Jul 04, 2022 Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Hideo Enomoto was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 21
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 2,200,000 shares, representing 5.53% for ¥1,735.8 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 2,200,000 shares, representing 5.53% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for a total purchase price of ¥1,735.8 million. The shares will be repurchased at a price of ¥789 per share. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency and enable flexible execution of capital policies in response to changes in the business environment. As of April 19, 2022, the company has 39,815,746 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 13,996,946 treasury shares. Reported Earnings • Apr 08
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥94.82 (vs JP¥66.52 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥94.82 (up from JP¥66.52 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥17.6b (up 2.8% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥3.82b (up 40% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 22% (up from 16% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year. Announcement • Apr 08
Advan Group Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022 Advan Group Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022. Announcement • Apr 07
Advan Group Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Apr 06, 2022 Advan Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Apr 06, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥15.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 30 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). In line with average of industry peers (3.4%). Announcement • Jan 20
Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces an Equity Buyback for 800,000 shares, representing 1.98% for ¥768 million. Advan Group Co., Ltd. (TSE:7463) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 800,000 shares, representing 1.98% of its share capital, for a total of ¥768 million. The company will repurchase its shares in order to enable flexible execution of capital policies in response to changes in the business environment. The program will run until January 20, 2022. As of January 19, 2022, the company has 40,415,746 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and 13,396,946 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Jan 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥27.61 (up from JP¥6.36 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥4.41b (up 8.8% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥1.12b (up 331% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 25% (up from 6.4% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was primarily driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 15
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥21.33 (vs JP¥7.14 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a decent second quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥4.14b (flat on 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥862.0m (up 192% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 21% (up from 7.1% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥15.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 01 December 2021. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). In line with average of industry peers (3.4%). Reported Earnings • Jul 18
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥22.42 (vs JP¥25.67 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a soft first quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥4.54b (up 5.2% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥906.0m (down 16% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 20% (down from 25% in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Reported Earnings • Apr 09
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥66.52 (vs JP¥115 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥17.1b (down 19% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥2.73b (down 46% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 16% (down from 24% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 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: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.0%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 26
New 90-day low: JP¥1,038 The company is down 20% from its price of JP¥1,294 on 27 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Trade Distributors industry, which is up 17% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 04
New 90-day low: JP¥1,080 The company is down 21% from its price of JP¥1,365 on 06 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Trade Distributors industry, which is up 16% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 19
New 90-day low: JP¥1,173 The company is down 14% from its price of JP¥1,358 on 21 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Trade Distributors industry, which is up 13% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Jan 09
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥6.36 The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥4.05b (down 24% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥259.0m (down 84% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 6.4% (down from 30% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 04
New 90-day low: JP¥1,192 The company is down 6.0% from its price of JP¥1,264 on 06 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Trade Distributors industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 18
New 90-day low: JP¥1,250 The company is down 6.0% from its price of JP¥1,331 on 18 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 Trade Distributors industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. Announcement • Oct 06
Advan Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Oct 05, 2020 Advan Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Oct 05, 2020 
