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4668 Stock Chart & Stats
¥791.00
¥14.00(1.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥791.00
¥14.00(1.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥670.00 - ¥808.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume166.50K
Average Volume (3M)51.46K
Market Cap
¥18.26B
Enterprise Value¥8.95K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥9.26B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥22.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta0.32
Next Earnings
Oct 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)66.62
Shares Outstanding25,803,600
10 Day Avg. Volume66,020
30 Day Avg. Volume51,460
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.49
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio14.24
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)43.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥26.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage and near-zero debt materially reduce solvency and refinancing risk over the medium term. This balance-sheet conservatism provides durable financial flexibility to fund school openings, support franchised partners, maintain dividends, or withstand enrollment shocks without forcing fire-sales or heavy external borrowing.
Improving ProfitabilityA clear rebound to mid-single-digit net margins and stronger ROE indicates better capital efficiency and operating execution. Sustained margin improvement supports internal reinvestment and shareholder returns, reflecting structural gains in pricing, cost control, or utilization rather than a transitory uptick.
Solid Free Cash FlowMaterial positive free cash flow, covering roughly 70–76% of net income, strengthens the firm's ability to self-fund capex, support working capital and dividends. Durable FCF generation reduces reliance on external finance and enables measured network expansion or investment in curriculum and teacher quality.
Bears Say
Cash-flow VolatilityHistoric swings in operating and free cash flow complicate long-term planning and make funding of investments or distributions less predictable. Periodic negative FCF requires retaining cash buffers or access to financing, which can constrain strategic moves or force cutbacks in weaker periods.
Profitability InconsistencyMeaningful fluctuation in profitability and returns suggests the business is sensitive to enrollment trends, pricing pressure, or cost dynamics. That inconsistency can limit confidence in sustained margin expansion and raises execution risk when scaling or integrating new programs.
Earnings Sensitivity To Operating ConditionsSharp year-to-year swings in revenue and past negative operating results indicate growth and profitability can be lumpy. Reliance on K–12 enrollment cycles, discretionary family spending, and local competition makes earnings and growth timing unpredictable, complicating multi-quarter forecasting.
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. News
4668 FAQ
What was Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥670.00 and its highest was ¥808.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥18.26B.
When is Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 14, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported -¥21.2 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥21.2.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.48%. See more information on Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. have?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. has 25,803,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥21.2 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.282%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4668
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Company Description
Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.
Established in Tokyo, Japan in 1984, Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd., formerly Meiko Gijuku Corporation until its renaming in December 1986, operates as a comprehensive provider of educational services across Japan. The company's core offerings include personalized tutoring cram schools, which support students from elementary grades through university entrance exam preparation, delivered both directly and via a franchise model. Furthermore, Meiko manages soccer schools for children ranging from preschool to junior high age, alongside extended-hours cram schools for elementary students that double as after-school care. They also provide specialized individual instruction for high-achieving students aiming for prestigious and competitive academic institutions. Beyond these core programs, Meiko Network Japan extends its educational footprint through a Japanese language school, an individual English school led by bilingual instructors, an immersive all-English after-school service, and programming schools. The company also ventures into recruitment services for Japanese nationals and employment assistance for foreign residents. Additionally, it engages in the production and sale of various learning materials and publications. As of February 28, 2021, the company boasted a significant operational scale with 1,809 classrooms.
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