ASKUL Corporation (JP:2678)
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2678 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1209.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1209.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,051.00 - ¥1,667.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume283.00K
Average Volume (3M)264.76K
Market Cap
¥104.05B
Enterprise Value¥128.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥48.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥44.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Jul 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-54.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)83.09
Shares Outstanding89,771,300
10 Day Avg. Volume210,080
30 Day Avg. Volume264,760
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio40.65
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,155.00Price Target Upside-4.47% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)49.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥479.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion demonstrates durable demand for ASKUL’s products and services across B2B and consumer channels. Over 2-6 months this underpins recurring order volumes, improves bargaining leverage with suppliers, and supports scale economics that can absorb near-term cost pressures.
Logistics & Fulfillment NetworkA proprietary distribution and rapid-delivery network is a structural competitive advantage for office-supply retail. It drives customer retention and high order frequency for SMEs, raises switching costs, and supports higher lifetime value; benefits persist as long as logistics service levels remain superior.
Improved Leverage ManagementTighter leverage reduces financial risk and preserves capacity to fund operations or strategic investments without dilutive equity issuance. Improved debt metrics enhance resilience through economic cycles and give management optionality to invest in distribution or working capital when growth opportunities arise.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow signals the company struggles to convert accounting profits into cash, pressuring liquidity and forcing reliance on external financing or asset sales. Over several months this can limit reinvestment in logistics, product assortment, or margin-improvement initiatives.
Falling Profitability MarginsMaterial margin erosion implies cost or pricing pressures that cut into retained earnings and reduce cushion for reinvestment. If persistent, lower margins undermine return on incremental sales, make scaling less accretive, and constrain the company's ability to sustainably fund growth from internal cash flows.
Declining ROEA sharp drop in ROE reflects lower capital efficiency and weaker returns on invested equity. This structural deterioration can lead to tougher capital allocation choices, reduced investor confidence, and limits on funding future expansion without diluting returns or increasing leverage.
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2678 FAQ
What was ASKUL Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
ASKUL Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1051.00 and its highest was ¥1667.00 in the past 12 months.
What is ASKUL Corporation’s market cap?
ASKUL Corporation’s market cap is ¥104.05B.
When is ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 03, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were ASKUL Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
ASKUL Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported -¥82.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -¥58.48 by -¥23.78.
Is ASKUL Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ASKUL Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does ASKUL Corporation pay dividends?
ASKUL Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.67%. See more information on ASKUL Corporation dividends here
What is ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate?
ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate is -54.36.
How many shares outstanding does ASKUL Corporation have?
ASKUL Corporation has 89,771,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to ASKUL Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ASKUL Corporation reported an EPS of -¥82.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -¥58.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.759%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ASKUL Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2678
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Company Description
ASKUL Corporation
ASKUL Corporation, established in 1963 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, provides office provisions via a mail-order system. The company primarily caters to small and mid-sized businesses across Japan.
2678 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥1,155.00
▼(-4.47% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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