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BroadBand Security, Inc. (4398) Price & Analysis

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4398 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1299.00

-¥17.00(-1.15%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1299.00

-¥17.00(-1.15%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,202.00 - ¥3,325.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume3.70K

Average Volume (3M)478.21K

Market Cap

¥11.49B

Enterprise Value¥4.29B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.68B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥477.82M

Price to Earnings (P/E)30.1

Beta0.51

Next Earnings

Nov 11, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.63%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)84.41

Shares Outstanding4,626,674

10 Day Avg. Volume717,960

30 Day Avg. Volume478,210

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.09

Price to Book (P/B)2.25

Price to Sales (P/S)0.81

P/FCF Ratio16.79

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improving Profitability2026's return to 4.25% revenue growth, alongside higher operating profit and net income, indicates renewed operating momentum after the prior-year decline. If maintained, this combination can support reinvestment and improve the business's earnings base over the next several quarters.

Low LeverageDebt-to-equity of about 0.20, down from earlier periods, leaves the company less exposed to financing pressure and gives it greater flexibility to fund operations or pursue opportunities. Equity growth and roughly 15% ROE also indicate a strengthened capital base and productive use of shareholder funds.

Cash Flow RecoveryOperating cash flow rebounded to 549.4M and free cash flow to 325.0M in 2026 after a weak 2025. This recovery strengthens internally generated funding for operations and investment, and provides a more credible cash foundation for the improved profitability than accounting earnings alone.

Bears Say

Earnings VolatilityResults have been uneven: 2026 improved, but the company experienced a sharp profit drop in 2025 versus 2024. Such variability makes the earnings base less predictable, complicates planning and capital allocation, and raises the risk that recent improvement will not translate into consistently durable growth.

Weak Cash ConversionAlthough cash flow recovered in 2026, free cash flow covered only about 59% of net income. This gap suggests that reported earnings are not being converted into cash consistently, which could constrain self-funded investment and makes future cash generation more dependent on operating execution.

Profitability NormalizationCurrent gross and operating margins remain below the peak levels seen in 2023–2024, while ROE has also fallen from exceptionally strong earlier levels. This normalization indicates that profitability quality and returns may be less robust than historical highs, limiting confidence in sustained margin expansion.

4398 FAQ

What was BroadBand Security, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

BroadBand Security, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1202.00 and its highest was ¥3325.00 in the past 12 months.

What is BroadBand Security, Inc.’s market cap?

BroadBand Security, Inc.’s market cap is ¥11.49B.

When is BroadBand Security, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

BroadBand Security, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 11 days.

How were BroadBand Security, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

BroadBand Security, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported ¥16.02 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is BroadBand Security, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts BroadBand Security, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does BroadBand Security, Inc. pay dividends?

BroadBand Security, Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.63%. See more information on BroadBand Security, Inc. dividends here

What is BroadBand Security, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

BroadBand Security, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does BroadBand Security, Inc. have?

BroadBand Security, Inc. has 4,626,674 shares outstanding.

What happened to BroadBand Security, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

BroadBand Security, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥16.02 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.81%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BroadBand Security, Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4398

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Company Description

BroadBand Security, Inc.

BroadBand Security, Inc. specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of information technology security solutions. Their services cover a broad spectrum, including general security management, secure email systems, and various protective measures. These offerings encompass expert security consulting, support for audits and building resilient security infrastructures, educational resources, assistance with acquiring security certifications and ensuring regulatory compliance, vulnerability assessments, ongoing maintenance services, and critical emergency response support, in addition to their managed security and secure email solutions. The company was founded in 2000 and operates out of its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.