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Area Quest Inc. (8912) Price & Analysis

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8912 Stock Chart & Stats

¥153.00

¥1.00(0.73%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥153.00

¥1.00(0.73%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥149.00 - ¥281.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume15.80K

Average Volume (3M)1.27M

Market Cap

¥2.25B

Enterprise Value¥2.67B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥429.48M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥455.72M

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.3

Beta0.35

Next Earnings

Aug 13, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.67%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)9.25

Shares Outstanding17,145,800

10 Day Avg. Volume3,786,950

30 Day Avg. Volume1,268,763

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-2.26

Price to Book (P/B)1.88

Price to Sales (P/S)1.05

P/FCF Ratio18.59

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

Revenue GrowthArea Quest's 78.1% revenue increase in the latest year indicates expanding market penetration and rising demand for its services. Such sustained top-line growth can create scale advantages, support reinvestment in service capabilities, and strengthen long-term competitive positioning if maintained.

Margin Stability And EfficiencyStable gross margin near 29% combined with improved EBIT and EBITDA margins points to durable cost management and operating leverage. Improved operating profitability suggests the business model scales effectively, helping preserve earnings through cycles and enabling reinvestment or margin capture over the medium term.

Strong Operating Cash GenerationAn operating cash flow to net income ratio of 2.65 and an improvement in free cash flow reflect high-quality earnings and robust cash generation. Reliable cash flow supports capital expenditures, strategic investment, and debt servicing, enhancing financial flexibility and underwriting longer-term growth initiatives.

Bears Say

Declining Net Profit MarginA drop in net profit margin from 5.79% to 4.52% signals pressure below the operating line—potentially from higher SG&A, interest, or taxes. Lower net margins reduce retained earnings and capital available for reinvestment, and if structural, can erode long-term return potential absent corrective actions.

Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionAlthough operating cash flow rose, a falling free cash flow to net income ratio suggests more cash tied in working capital or rising capex. Persistent weaker FCF conversion constrains liquidity for buybacks, dividends, or deleveraging and can limit the firm's ability to fund strategic initiatives sustainably.

Lower Return On EquityA declining ROE (now 8.07%) indicates reduced efficiency in converting equity into profits. With an equity ratio of 35.1% and moderate leverage, a sustained lower ROE may reflect suboptimal capital deployment or margin pressures, limiting long-term shareholder value creation unless addressed.

8912 FAQ

What was Area Quest Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Area Quest Inc. lowest stock price was ¥149.00 and its highest was ¥281.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Area Quest Inc.’s market cap?

Area Quest Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.25B.

When is Area Quest Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Area Quest Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 14 days.

How were Area Quest Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Area Quest Inc. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥3.017 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥3.017.

Is Area Quest Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Area Quest Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Area Quest Inc. pay dividends?

Area Quest Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.67%. See more information on Area Quest Inc. dividends here

What is Area Quest Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Area Quest Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Area Quest Inc. have?

Area Quest Inc. has 17,145,800 shares outstanding.

What happened to Area Quest Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Area Quest Inc. reported an EPS of ¥3.017 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.186%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Area Quest Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8912

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Company Description

Area Quest Inc.

Operating with its subsidiaries in Japan, Area Quest Inc. delivers a comprehensive array of real estate solutions. These encompass tenant acquisition, providing strategic marketing support for property owners and managers, as well as lease renewal and contract administration, offering expert guidance and information to address building management issues. The firm also provides direct building management and subleasing services. Established in 2000, Area Quest Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo.