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PIALA INC. (7044) Price & Analysis

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7044 Stock Chart & Stats

¥562.00

¥1.00(0.40%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥562.00

¥1.00(0.40%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥462.00 - ¥678.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume61.30K

Average Volume (3M)45.44K

Market Cap

¥3.54B

Enterprise Value¥3.99B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.38B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.49B

Price to Earnings (P/E)38.4

Beta0.83

Next Earnings

Aug 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)12.65

Shares Outstanding7,367,300

10 Day Avg. Volume46,710

30 Day Avg. Volume45,440

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.07

Price to Book (P/B)7.02

Price to Sales (P/S)0.26

P/FCF Ratio14.77

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

Improved Cash GenerationThe company generated positive operating and free cash flow in 2025 (~¥272m), showing improved cash conversion versus recent years. Durable cash generation supports operations, reduces reliance on external financing, and provides a foundation for reinvestment or gradual deleveraging if maintained.

Return To ProfitabilityRe-establishing net profitability in 2025 and a prior revenue rebound indicate the business can recover from downturns. Sustained profitability, even at low margins, provides a runway to invest in client offerings and stabilize operations, improving long-term cash flow predictability if trends continue.

Lean Operating ScaleA small workforce (149 employees) implies a lean cost base and operational flexibility typical of specialized agencies. This structure can enable scalable revenue growth without large fixed-cost expansion, aiding margin recovery and quicker adaptation to client or market shifts over the medium term.

Bears Say

Very Thin Operating MarginsExtremely low EBIT/EBITDA margins leave minimal buffer against cost inflation or revenue declines. With margins near break-even, small adverse changes can erase profits, constrain reinvestment, and make long-term margin improvement difficult without structural changes to pricing or cost base.

Elevated LeverageHigh debt-to-equity (~2.6x) limits financial flexibility and increases interest burden, restricting capital allocation choices. In a cyclical advertising industry, elevated leverage amplifies downside risk during revenue slumps and reduces the company's ability to invest in growth or weather prolonged weakness.

Volatile Cash ConversionHistoric swings between positive and negative cash flows show cash conversion is inconsistent. This volatility undermines planning, increases reliance on external funding during weak periods, and means recent improvements may not be durable without more predictable revenue and margin profiles.

7044 FAQ

What was PIALA INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?

PIALA INC. lowest stock price was ¥462.00 and its highest was ¥678.00 in the past 12 months.

What is PIALA INC.’s market cap?

PIALA INC.’s market cap is ¥3.54B.

When is PIALA INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?

PIALA INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 14 days.

How were PIALA INC.’s earnings last quarter?

PIALA INC. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥4.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥4.24.

Is PIALA INC. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts PIALA INC.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does PIALA INC. pay dividends?

PIALA INC. pays a Annually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on PIALA INC. dividends here

What is PIALA INC.’s EPS estimate?

PIALA INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does PIALA INC. have?

PIALA INC. has 7,367,300 shares outstanding.

What happened to PIALA INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

PIALA INC. reported an EPS of ¥4.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.374%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PIALA INC.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7044

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Company Description

PIALA INC.

PIALA Inc. operates as a marketing services provider with a strong focus on the Asian market. The company offers a diverse portfolio of services, encompassing core marketing activities, event management, software and application development, and creative design. Furthermore, it provides extensive client support through specialized solutions for both traditional and digital media, in-depth big data analytics, and expert consultation. Established in 2004, PIALA Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.