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Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. (2481) Stock Price & Analysis

2481 Stock Chart & Stats

¥722.00-¥13.00(-1.77%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 650JPY 675JPY 700JPY 7253 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 722.00 - JPY 741.00
52-Week Range
JPY 625.00 - JPY 744.00
Previous Close
JPY 735.00
Volume
1,700
Average Volume (3M)
1,643
Market Cap
JPY 3.99B
Enterprise Value
JPY 1.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 2.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 0
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.8
Beta
0.03
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 29, 2027
Dividend Yield
3.05%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Debt-free Balance Sheet

A zero-debt balance sheet materially lowers financial risk and interest-rate sensitivity, giving Townnews-Sha greater resilience during operating volatility. Growing equity and assets also provide a stronger capital base, preserving flexibility to support operations, investment, and shareholder returns over the coming quarters.

Revenue Growth And Gross Margins

The sharp 2026 revenue acceleration indicates stronger business momentum after a weaker 2025, while gross margins near 63%–66% demonstrate attractive economics for the company’s activities. Together, these trends support reinvestment capacity and provide a durable foundation for maintaining profitability as revenue expands.

Positive Free Cash Flow

Consistently positive free cash flow that broadly tracks net income supports the quality of reported earnings and reduces reliance on external financing. This cash generation gives Townnews-Sha capacity to fund ongoing operations, absorb moderate volatility, and sustain capital allocation without the burden of debt.

Bears Say

Uneven Margin Trajectory

Although profitability remains solid, the decline in operating and net margins followed by only a partial recovery shows that earnings conversion has not been consistently improving. Continued margin variability could limit profit growth relative to revenue growth and make operating results less predictable over the next several quarters.

Variable Cash Conversion

Uneven cash conversion means reported earnings have not translated into operating cash flow at a consistently strong rate. While free cash flow remains positive, weaker conversion in 2025–2026 may constrain internally funded growth and makes the durability of cash generation less certain than headline profitability suggests.

Easing Returns On Equity

The easing in return on equity suggests profitability is not compounding as quickly as the balance sheet is expanding. If this pattern persists, growing assets and equity may generate comparatively lower incremental returns, reducing capital efficiency and potentially limiting improvement in shareholder earnings power.

2481 FAQ

What was Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥625.00 and its highest was ¥744.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.99B.
When is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2026. The company reported ¥17.684 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.05%. See more information on Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. have?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. has 5,575,320 shares outstanding.
What happened to Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥17.684 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2481
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