ASKUL Corporation (JP:2678)
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2678 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1209.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1209.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,051.00 - ¥1,667.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume283.00K
Average Volume (3M)264.76K
Market Cap
¥103.51B
Enterprise Value¥128.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥48.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥44.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Jul 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-54.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)83.09
Shares Outstanding89,771,300
10 Day Avg. Volume210,080
30 Day Avg. Volume264,760
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio40.65
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,310.00Price Target Upside8.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)50.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥476.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth (13.5% most recently) indicates durable customer demand and expanding market penetration in B2B and consumer channels. Over 2-6 months this supports scale benefits, distribution leverage, and the ability to reinvest in logistics and product assortment.
Logistics & Distribution NetworkA built-out fulfillment network enabling fast, small-lot delivery is a structural competitive advantage for office-supply e-commerce. It raises switching costs, supports high order frequency and retention, and underpins durable revenue streams and service differentiation versus peers.
Stable Gross MarginA stable ~24% gross margin suggests consistent procurement/price discipline and product mix defensibility. That stability provides a reliable buffer to cover fixed costs and fund investments, even as operating margins fluctuate, supporting medium-term profitability potential.
Bears Say
Falling Net Profit MarginA decline from 4.06% to 1.88% is a meaningful erosion of bottom-line profitability, reducing retained earnings and shareholder returns. Persistently lower net margins constrain capital available for growth, dividends, or debt reduction and signal structural margin pressure.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow and weak operating cash conversion are durable red flags: they limit reinvestment, increase reliance on external financing, and raise liquidity risk. Over months this can force cost cuts or capital raises, weakening strategic flexibility.
Declining Operating MarginsFalling EBIT/EBITDA margins point to deteriorating operating efficiency or rising SG&A/fulfillment costs. This undermines the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable profits and pressures returns even if top-line growth continues.
ASKUL News
2678 FAQ
What was ASKUL Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
ASKUL Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1051.00 and its highest was ¥1667.00 in the past 12 months.
What is ASKUL Corporation’s market cap?
ASKUL Corporation’s market cap is ¥103.51B.
When is ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 03, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were ASKUL Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
ASKUL Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported -¥82.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -¥58.48 by -¥23.78.
Is ASKUL Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ASKUL Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ASKUL Corporation pay dividends?
ASKUL Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.67%. See more information on ASKUL Corporation dividends here
What is ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate?
ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate is -54.36.
How many shares outstanding does ASKUL Corporation have?
ASKUL Corporation has 89,771,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to ASKUL Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ASKUL Corporation reported an EPS of -¥82.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -¥58.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.759%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ASKUL Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2678
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Company Description
ASKUL Corporation
ASKUL Corporation, established in 1963 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, provides office provisions via a mail-order system. The company primarily caters to small and mid-sized businesses across Japan.
2678 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥1,310.00
▲(8.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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