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6198 Stock Chart & Stats
¥241.00
-¥5.00(-1.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥241.00
-¥5.00(-1.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥203.00 - ¥329.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.50K
Average Volume (3M)6.27K
Market Cap
¥1.81B
Enterprise Value¥1.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.58B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥593.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-9.70
Shares Outstanding8,624,320
10 Day Avg. Volume7,950
30 Day Avg. Volume6,273
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio-8.47
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stable Gross Profit MarginCAREER CO. has maintained a relatively stable gross profit margin despite other headwinds. Sustained gross margin stability supports long-term margin resilience, indicating ability to preserve core service pricing or direct cost control even as top-line fluctuates.
Moderate Leverage StanceA moderate debt-to-equity ratio points to a balanced capital structure that can preserve financial flexibility. This leverage profile reduces the risk of aggressive interest burdens and gives management room to restructure operations or access financing for strategic initiatives.
Lean Operating Scale (small Workforce)A headcount of 317 suggests a relatively lean operating footprint for a staffing services firm. Lower fixed payroll scale can enable quicker cost adjustments, operational agility, and more efficient deployment of resources when trying to restore profitability over a multi-month horizon.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclineMeaningful and persistent revenue declines reduce scale economies and limit reinvestment capacity. Continued top-line contraction pressures all downstream metrics—margins, cash flow and competitiveness—and suggests structural demand or market-share challenges that require strategic remediation.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flows constrain the company's ability to fund operations, service debt, and invest without external financing. Persistent cash burn increases liquidity risk, may force asset sales or higher-cost funding, and undermines long-term operational stability.
Eroding Equity And Falling ROEDeclining shareholders' equity and falling ROE signal erosion of the capital base and weaker returns on invested capital. This deterioration limits strategic options, raises solvency concerns over time, and can impair the company's ability to attract new capital at reasonable terms.
6198 FAQ
What was CAREER CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?
CAREER CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥203.00 and its highest was ¥329.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CAREER CO., LTD.’s market cap?
CAREER CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥1.81B.
When is CAREER CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAREER CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were CAREER CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?
CAREER CO., LTD. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported -¥2.69 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥2.69.
Is CAREER CO., LTD. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CAREER CO., LTD.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CAREER CO., LTD. pay dividends?
CAREER CO., LTD. pays a Annually dividend of ¥6.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.96%. See more information on CAREER CO., LTD. dividends here
What is CAREER CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?
CAREER CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CAREER CO., LTD. have?
CAREER CO., LTD. has 8,624,320 shares outstanding.
What happened to CAREER CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CAREER CO., LTD. reported an EPS of -¥2.69 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CAREER CO., LTD.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6198
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
CAREER CO., LTD.
Career Co., Ltd. is a human resources specialist primarily dedicated to addressing the needs of Japan's aging population. The company offers a wide range of services, including general temporary staffing, outsourcing solutions, recruitment consulting and advertising, professional service contracts, and direct employment placement. Additionally, it provides essential staffing for nurses and caregivers who underpin these services, facilitates staff introductions, and operates home-visit care programs. The firm also extends its support to employment for individuals with disabilities, develops HR technology solutions, and manages various flexible workforce provisions. Established in 2009, Career Co., Ltd. is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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