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Quick Co., Ltd. (JP:4318)
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Quick Co., Ltd. (4318) Price & Analysis

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4318 Stock Chart & Stats

¥918.00
-¥19.00(-0.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥918.00
-¥19.00(-0.86%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High, Stable MarginsSustained high gross margin (~66%) and healthy operating/EBITDA margins signal durable pricing power and efficient service delivery. Improving net margin in 2026 indicates operational leverage converting revenue into profit, supporting long-term cash generation and resilience across cycles.
Conservative Balance SheetNear-zero leverage and steadily growing equity provide substantial financial flexibility, lower default risk, and capacity to fund organic growth or opportunistic investments without external financing. This capital conservatism strengthens survival through downturns and supports steady strategy execution.
FCF ≈ Net IncomeFree cash flow nearly equaling net income demonstrates that reported profits largely convert to cash, underpinning dividend capacity, reinvestment, and creditor confidence. High conversion in 2026 supports sustainable capital allocation versus earnings that are merely accounting gains.
Bears Say
Weakened Operating Cash FlowA drop in operating cash flow and a materially lower coverage ratio indicate weaker cash conversion from core operations. Persisting lower cash flow erodes liquidity buffers, constrains reinvestment or payout flexibility, and raises sensitivity to working-capital shocks despite healthy reported margins.
Margin Compression Vs 2024Compression from prior peak margins suggests rising costs or adverse mix shifts that may not be transitory. If structural, this reduces the firm's ability to absorb input cost inflation or invest while maintaining returns, pressuring long-term profitability and return-on-capital metrics.
Volatile Free Cash Flow GrowthHistorical swings in FCF growth driven by working-capital variability undermine predictability of cash available for dividends or expansion. This volatility complicates multi-period planning, increases reliance on cash buffers, and could force short-term financing needs in adverse quarters.

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4318 FAQ

What was Quick Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quick Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥695.00 and its highest was ¥961.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Quick Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Quick Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥43.74B.
      When is Quick Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Quick Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 94 days.
        How were Quick Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Quick Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported ¥36.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Quick Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Quick Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Quick Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Quick Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.85%. See more information on Quick Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Quick Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Quick Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Quick Co., Ltd. have?
              Quick Co., Ltd. has 56,552,030 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Quick Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Quick Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥36.77 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.598%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quick Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4318
                  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

                    Quick Co., Ltd.

                    Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, QUICK CO.,LTD. has been a global provider of human resources and information services since its establishment in 1980. The company's diverse human resources offerings encompass recruitment advertising design and execution, HR consulting, as well as educational and training programs. It further specializes in various staffing solutions, including direct hire placements, temporary staffing, temporary-to-permanent transitions, and business outsourcing, in addition to offering expert personnel and labor advisory. Complementing these, QUICK's information services involve the publication of magazines, provision of posting and concierge facilities, and management of "Nihon no Jinjibu," an online platform dedicated to human resources and employment-related topics.

                    Quick Co., Ltd. (4318) Earnings & Revenues

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