Hip Corporation (JP:2136)
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,559.00
▼(-1.27% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/18/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (notably the debt-free balance sheet and steady profitability) and attractive shareholder value (moderate P/E and ~5% dividend yield). These positives are partially offset by weak technicals, with the stock in a downtrend despite oversold readings.
Positive Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
Removing gross debt materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, giving management durable flexibility to invest, fund working capital, sustain dividends, or pursue small M&A. A zero-debt position strengthens resilience through economic cycles and preserves strategic optionality.
Negative Factors
Margin compression
Sustained margin erosion reduces operating cash flow and profitability headroom, signaling rising cost or pricing pressure. For a staffing firm, this can reflect competitive wage inflation or lower bill rates, weakening long-term ROE and limiting reinvestment capacity without efficiency gains.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
Removing gross debt materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, giving management durable flexibility to invest, fund working capital, sustain dividends, or pursue small M&A. A zero-debt position strengthens resilience through economic cycles and preserves strategic optionality.
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Hip Corporation (2136) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥5.63B
Dividend Yield3.39%
Average Volume (3M)4.12K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta (1Y)0.50
Revenue Growth3.76%
EPS Growth6.02%
CountryJP
Employees765
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)55.45
Shares Outstanding3,975,300
10 Day Avg. Volume4,550
30 Day Avg. Volume4,116
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.23
Price to Book (P/B)1.41
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio12.00
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
Hip Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1995 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, HIP Corporation is a Japanese firm specializing in outsourcing solutions. The company delivers specialized technical expertise, encompassing mechanical and electronic design, alongside comp...
Hip Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 5.06B | 6.19B | 5.97B | 5.66B | 5.48B | 5.19B |
| Gross Profit | 1.05B | 1.36B | 1.32B | 1.28B | 1.30B | 1.14B |
| EBITDA | 354.25M | 595.86M | 590.22M | 576.28M | 601.83M | 476.98M |
| Net Income | 220.41M | 432.75M | 413.67M | 388.59M | 401.54M | 403.60M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | ― | 5.70B | 5.90B | 6.14B | 5.77B | 5.59B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | ― | 3.08B | 3.43B | 3.76B | 3.42B | 3.25B |
| Total Debt | ― | 0.00 | 400.00M | 600.67M | 601.81M | 652.96M |
| Total Liabilities | ― | 1.62B | 1.92B | 2.33B | 2.13B | 2.23B |
| Stockholders Equity | ― | 4.08B | 3.98B | 3.81B | 3.63B | 3.35B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 479.53M | 172.90M | 543.94M | 340.29M | 551.74M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 483.35M | 217.54M | 549.42M | 344.76M | 560.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -603.83M | -95.17M | 1.71M | -4.46M | -7.75M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -735.77M | -444.90M | -214.65M | -170.08M | -120.27M |
Hip Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
1579.00
Price Trends
1435.62
Negative
1478.72
Negative
1434.33
Negative
Market Momentum
-14.67
Negative
52.44
Neutral
48.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2136, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1579 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1396.60, above the 50-day MA of 1435.62, and above the 200-day MA of 1434.33, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -14.67 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.44 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 48.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2136.
Hip Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥8.56B | 10.07 | ― | 1.72% | -2.21% | -27.21% | |
75 Outperform | ¥35.74B | 20.64 | ― | 0.39% | 40.65% | 68.21% | |
73 Outperform | ¥5.63B | 12.50 | ― | 3.39% | 3.76% | 6.02% | |
69 Neutral | ¥23.22B | 22.32 | ― | 5.45% | 2.32% | 0.25% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
49 Neutral | ¥19.51B | 15.08 | ― | 3.76% | -0.73% | -33.23% | |
49 Neutral | ¥9.58B | -20.35 | ― | 2.24% | 11.80% | -163.33% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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