New Risk • Apr 17
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 6.9% 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: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (7.0% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥6.23b market cap, or US$39.1m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 31
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 2.8% to JP¥865. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,091, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 3.7%. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 02 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 60% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). New Risk • Feb 11
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: 7.0% Last year net profit margin: 10% 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 Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.3% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (7.0% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥6.41b market cap, or US$41.9m). New Risk • Feb 06
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 5.3% 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: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥6.46b market cap, or US$41.2m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 22
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 24% to JP¥1,009. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,302, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 6.8%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to JP¥1,105, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 24.2x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the IT industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 28% over the past three years. Announcement • Dec 27
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 10, 2026 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 10, 2026 Board Change • Nov 04
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent Outside Director Hiroshi Itano was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Sep 02
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 11, 2025 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Nov 11, 2025 Announcement • Jul 02
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 12, 2025 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 12, 2025 Announcement • May 12
Data Applications Company, Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 19, 2025 Data Applications Company, Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 19, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 23 June 2025. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Announcement • Mar 15
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 12, 2025 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 12, 2025 Announcement • Jan 03
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 03, 2025 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 03, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥770, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.9x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the IT industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 7.8% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 01
Now 19% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 14% to JP¥935. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥788, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last year. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. Announcement • Jun 28
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 05, 2024 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 05, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 26
Now 27% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 7.5% to JP¥1,000. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥789, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last year. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. New Risk • Jun 21
New major risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than a year old. Last reported fiscal period ended March 2023. This is considered a major 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. In the worst case scenario, it may be facing other major going concern issues jeopardizing its viability as a listed company. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported March 2023 fiscal period end). Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥5.60b market cap, or US$35.2m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 04
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 11% to JP¥958. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥792, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last year. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. Announcement • May 15
Data Applications Company, Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2024 Data Applications Company, Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2024. Announcement • Mar 28
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 13, 2024 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 13, 2024 New Risk • Mar 25
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 5.9% 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 Risk Earnings have declined by 12% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2023 fiscal period end). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.9% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥7.18b market cap, or US$47.5m). Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥24.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 21 June 2024. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 12
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to JP¥1,050, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.9x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the IT industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 30% over the past three years. New Risk • Feb 06
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 Risk Earnings have declined by 12% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2023 fiscal period end). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.7% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥6.88b market cap, or US$46.3m). Board Change • Jan 07
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. 5 experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. Operating Officer, Executive Officer, GM of Technology Division & Director Makoto Iwashita was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Dec 28
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 05, 2024 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 05, 2024 Announcement • Sep 08
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 06, 2023 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 06, 2023 New Risk • Aug 09
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 5.3% 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 Risk Earnings have declined by 12% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.3% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥6.46b market cap, or US$45.0m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to JP¥1,056, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 30x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the IT industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 74% over the past three years. Board Change • Jul 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. 5 experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. Operating Officer, Executive Officer, GM of Technology Division & Director Makoto Iwashita was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Jun 28
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2023 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 07, 2023 Reported Earnings • Jun 25
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥35.18 (vs JP¥53.06 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥35.18 (down from JP¥53.06 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.50b (up 8.5% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥215.0m (down 33% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 8.6% (down from 14% in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥21.50 per share at 2.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 22 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 22% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Reported Earnings • Feb 09
Third quarter 2023 earnings released Third quarter 2023 results: Revenue: JP¥598.0m (up 6.6% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥89.0m (up 13% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 15% (in line with 3Q 2022). Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥39.28 (vs JP¥29.07 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥39.28 (up from JP¥29.07 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥656.0m (up 12% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥120.0m (up 36% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 18% (up from 15% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥39.28 (vs JP¥29.07 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥39.28 (up from JP¥29.07 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥656.0m (up 12% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥120.0m (up 36% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 18% (up from 15% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Announcement • Sep 24
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 07, 2022 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 07, 2022 Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.97 (vs JP¥19.18 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥20.97 (up from JP¥19.18 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥558.0m (up 1.8% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥64.0m (up 10% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jun 29
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 08, 2022 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 08, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jun 26
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥106 (vs JP¥54.63 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥106 (up from JP¥54.63 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.30b (up 14% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥322.0m (up 95% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 14% (up from 8.2% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • May 18
Data Applications Company, Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2022 Data Applications Company, Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2022. Announcement • Apr 08
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 16, 2022 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 16, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥43.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 23 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 46% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥26.05 (down from JP¥26.45 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥561.0m (flat on 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥79.0m (down 1.2% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 14% (in line with 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥29.07 (vs JP¥16.23 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥584.0m (up 11% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥88.0m (up 80% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 15% (up from 9.3% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥19.18 (vs JP¥8.30 loss in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥548.0m (up 31% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥58.0m (up JP¥83.0m from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 11% (up from net loss in 1Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 26
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥54.63 (vs JP¥88.62 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥2.02b (down 5.8% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥165.0m (down 38% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 8.2% (down from 12% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 16
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥54.63 (vs JP¥88.62 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥2.02b (down 5.8% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥165.0m (down 38% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 8.2% (down from 12% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥43.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 24 June 2021. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Announcement • Mar 04
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on May 13, 2021 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on May 13, 2021 Reported Earnings • Feb 08
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥26.45 (vs JP¥28.21 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥559.0m (down 1.4% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥80.0m (down 5.9% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 14% (in line with 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 20
New 90-day high: JP¥1,810 The company is up 26% from its price of JP¥1,441 on 22 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Announcement • Jan 14
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 05, 2021 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 05, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 21
New 90-day high: JP¥1,580 The company is up 12% from its price of JP¥1,407 on 18 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 04
New 90-day high: JP¥1,577 The company is up 21% from its price of JP¥1,305 on 04 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥16.23 The company reported a solid second quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥526.0m (up 8.2% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥49.0m (up 8.9% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 9.3% (in line with 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥16.23 The company reported a solid second quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥526.0m (up 8.2% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥49.0m (up 8.9% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 9.3% (in line with 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 06
New 90-day high: JP¥1,492 The company is up 8.0% from its price of JP¥1,387 on 07 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Announcement • Oct 04
Data Applications Company, Limited to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Nov 06, 2020 Data Applications Company, Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Nov 06, 2020 Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 24
New 90-day high: JP¥1,457 The company is up 6.0% from its price of JP¥1,377 on 25 June 2020. The Japanese market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the IT industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period.