GAKUJO Co., Ltd. (JP:2301)
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Rating:84Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,802.00
▲(1.41% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:12/30/25
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (solid profitability, debt-free balance sheet, and strong free cash flow). Technicals are supportive with the stock trading above key moving averages and positive momentum indicators, while valuation remains reasonable with an attractive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
High profitability margins
Sustained high gross, operating and net margins indicate a structurally profitable business model and pricing power in student-to-employer matching. These margins create durable cash generation capacity, allowing reinvestment, stable distributions and a buffer versus cyclical demand swings in staffing services.
Negative Factors
Slowing revenue growth
Top-line growth has decelerated to low single digits after prior multi-year expansion, reducing the pace at which the company can leverage fixed costs and scale margins. Prolonged slow revenue growth could compress returns and limit the ability to expand profitably over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High profitability margins
Sustained high gross, operating and net margins indicate a structurally profitable business model and pricing power in student-to-employer matching. These margins create durable cash generation capacity, allowing reinvestment, stable distributions and a buffer versus cyclical demand swings in staffing services.
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GAKUJO Co., Ltd. (2301) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥21.78B
Dividend Yield3.79%
Average Volume (3M)174.22K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta (1Y)0.72
Revenue Growth1.83%
EPS Growth-12.10%
CountryJP
Employees144
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)143.47
Shares Outstanding15,560,000
10 Day Avg. Volume120,480
30 Day Avg. Volume174,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.98
P/FCF Ratio11.56
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)184.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥13.30B
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Gakujo Co., Ltd. delivers extensive human resources and talent acquisition solutions throughout Japan. The firm's offerings encompass a broad spectrum of services, including dedicated recruitment assistance for both recent graduates and seasoned p...
How the Company Makes Money
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GAKUJO Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
91
Very Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Oct 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 10.70B | 11.02B | 10.73B | 8.78B | 6.77B | 6.22B |
| Gross Profit | 6.94B | 6.89B | 6.92B | 5.72B | 4.38B | 4.06B |
| EBITDA | 2.54B | 2.63B | 2.87B | 2.46B | 1.75B | 1.96B |
| Net Income | 1.98B | 1.89B | 2.23B | 1.75B | 1.40B | 1.38B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 14.98B | 17.11B | 16.74B | 15.61B | 13.81B | 13.53B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.13B | 6.18B | 6.05B | 4.68B | 4.56B | 5.79B |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 1.28B | 2.23B | 2.26B | 2.34B | 1.58B | 1.61B |
| Stockholders Equity | 13.70B | 14.88B | 14.48B | 13.27B | 12.23B | 11.91B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.21B | 1.89B | 1.38B | 2.24B | 1.48B | 1.67B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.36B | 1.90B | 1.63B | 2.28B | 1.49B | 1.69B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 126.43M | 368.45M | 177.71M | -675.34M | -1.42B | -398.21M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -933.56M | -1.51B | -1.26B | -682.46M | -793.09M | -684.93M |
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1777.00
Price Trends
1585.78
Negative
1654.50
Negative
1661.98
Negative
Market Momentum
-16.06
Negative
45.70
Neutral
39.64
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2301, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1777 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1548.45, above the 50-day MA of 1585.78, and above the 200-day MA of 1661.98, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -16.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.70 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 39.64 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2301.
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | ¥21.78B | 11.78 | ― | 3.79% | 1.83% | -12.10% | |
78 Outperform | ¥8.61B | 10.32 | ― | 1.72% | -2.21% | -27.21% | |
75 Outperform | ¥34.39B | 19.38 | ― | 0.39% | 40.65% | 68.21% | |
69 Neutral | ¥23.65B | 22.68 | ― | 5.45% | 2.32% | 0.25% | |
64 Neutral | ¥14.86B | 31.98 | ― | 3.66% | 6.88% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
49 Neutral | ¥9.22B | -20.72 | ― | 2.24% | 11.80% | -163.33% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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GAKUJO Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
GAKUJO Launches Share Buyback to Enhance Capital Flexibility
Jun 8, 2026
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. has authorized a share buyback program under Japan’s Companies Act, enabling the company to repurchase up to 400,000 common shares, or about 3.0% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares. The program, capped at ...
GAKUJO Cuts Full-Year Outlook as Costs and Timing Issues Weigh on Earnings
Jun 8, 2026
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. reported that interim net sales and profits for the six months to April 30, 2026 fell short of its December forecasts, despite robust demand for young talent and steady performance in new graduate recruitment services. The shortfa...
GAKUJO Draws Nearly 20,000 Students to Major Recruiting Events Across Japan
Jun 8, 2026
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. highlighted its role in hosting industry-leading joint recruiting seminars for second- and third-year university students, branded under the Shushoku-haku series and related career design forums. These events were held in April 20...
GAKUJO Posts Weaker First-Half Profits but Lifts Dividend and Backs Full-Year Recovery
Jun 8, 2026
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. reported non-consolidated net sales of ¥4.62 billion for the six months ended April 30, 2026, up 5.8% year on year, but saw sharp declines in profitability, with operating profit down 25.8% to ¥345 million and profit fal...
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