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FRONTEO, Inc. (JP:2158)
:2158
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FRONTEO, Inc. (2158) Price & Analysis

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2158 Stock Chart & Stats

¥873.00
¥2.00(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥873.00
¥2.00(0.32%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue And Earnings RecoveryThe return to positive operating profit and net income after deep losses in 2023–2024 indicates a meaningful earnings recovery. Strong 2026 revenue growth provides a broader base for continued operating improvement and supports the company’s ability to reinvest in its technology-led services.
Solid Gross MarginA gross margin of roughly 51% indicates that FRONTEO retains meaningful value after direct costs within its legal technology and AI analytics offerings. Maintaining this level can support investment in software, analytics capabilities, and client delivery while providing room to absorb operating expenses.
Specialized Legal Technology PlatformFRONTEO operates across specialized legal technology, digital forensics, compliance, and AI-driven data analysis. This combination addresses complex enterprise investigations and regulatory needs, creating a focused business model built around recurring demand for processing and interpreting large volumes of sensitive information.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionThe gap between 2026 net income and cash generation shows that reported profitability did not translate efficiently into operating cash. Weaker conversion reduces funds available for technology investment, debt service, and other strategic uses, making financial flexibility more dependent on improvement in working-capital needs or cash costs.
Higher Balance-sheet LeverageLeverage has risen materially, with debt now roughly equal to equity after a more moderate prior-year level. This reduces balance-sheet flexibility and can increase the pressure on future cash generation, particularly because the latest year already showed weaker operating and free cash flow.
Volatile ProfitabilityAlthough profitability has recovered, the history of deep losses, a weak 2024, and results below the 2022 peak demonstrates that earnings power has not yet been consistently stable. This volatility makes medium-term planning and capital allocation less predictable and increases sensitivity to changes in operating performance.

2158 FAQ

What was FRONTEO, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
FRONTEO, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥536.00 and its highest was ¥1044.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is FRONTEO, Inc.’s market cap?
    FRONTEO, Inc.’s market cap is ¥26.84B.
      When is FRONTEO, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      FRONTEO, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 25 days.
        How were FRONTEO, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        FRONTEO, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported -¥2.69 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is FRONTEO, Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts FRONTEO, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does FRONTEO, Inc. pay dividends?
            FRONTEO, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.4%. See more information on FRONTEO, Inc. dividends here
              What is FRONTEO, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
              FRONTEO, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does FRONTEO, Inc. have?
              FRONTEO, Inc. has 39,412,360 shares outstanding.
                What happened to FRONTEO, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                FRONTEO, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥2.69 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.154%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of FRONTEO, Inc.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2158
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    FRONTEO, Inc.

                    FRONTEO, Inc. specializes in eDiscovery and related services, particularly for Asian languages, serving clients across Japan, the United States, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through two primary divisions: its LegalTech AI Business and its broader AI Solution Business. It is proficient in handling electronic discovery and forensic information in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English. FRONTEO supports organizations navigating complex cross-border litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations, addressing cases such as antitrust violations, intellectual property disputes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, and product liability claims. Key offerings include Lit i View, an online eDiscovery software meticulously engineered to manage Asian-language characters, diverse encoding schemes, and native file systems. The company also provides its Intelligence Cloud solution, designed to streamline and reduce the substantial costs associated with international investigations and litigations. Moreover, FRONTEO delivers comprehensive electronic data forensic services, encompassing the critical tasks of preserving, analyzing, processing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in situations involving fraud or corporate data breaches. Its suite further encompasses Lit i View XAMINER, a digital forensic software, alongside complementary hardware, software, and various other forensic utilities. Beyond these core services, FRONTEO assists in developing robust document management procedures, conducting thorough corporate risk audits, and meeting legal requirements for stakeholder information disclosure. The company also applies its AI capabilities to offer solutions in diverse fields like business intelligence, healthcare, and digital communications. It serves a broad clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, law firms, corporate legal departments, and other professional advisors. Its offerings are marketed under prominent brands such as FRONTEO, KIBIT, Lit i View, and Landscaping. Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003, the company was originally known as UBIC, Inc. before officially rebranding as FRONTEO, Inc. in July 2016.

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