I-ne CO., LTD. (JP:4933)
:4933
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I-ne CO., LTD.
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,332.00
▲(0.30% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/16/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: steady but slowing revenue growth, recent margin and net income pressure, and uneven cash-flow consistency despite a strong 2025 rebound and improved leverage. Technicals are only modestly supportive (short-term strength but weaker longer-term trend), and valuation is a key headwind due to the high P/E with only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Brand & Distribution Strength
I-ne’s business model as a brand owner/marketer with products across hair, body and household categories and sales via major retail channels plus direct e-commerce supports recurring purchases and higher margin branded sales. Durable channel breadth and brand control help defend revenue and enable product expansion over multiple years.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression / Profitability Pressure
Declining net income and lower operating profit despite higher revenue signal structural margin pressure. Sustained margin compression erodes cash available for advertising, R&D and new product launches, raises break-even thresholds, and makes the business more vulnerable to input-cost inflation or retail pricing pressures over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Brand & Distribution Strength
I-ne’s business model as a brand owner/marketer with products across hair, body and household categories and sales via major retail channels plus direct e-commerce supports recurring purchases and higher margin branded sales. Durable channel breadth and brand control help defend revenue and enable product expansion over multiple years.
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I-ne CO., LTD. (4933) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥22.97B
Dividend Yield0.91%
Average Volume (3M)104.50K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.1
Beta (1Y)0.95
Revenue Growth7.04%
EPS Growth-34.37%
CountryJP
Employees434
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)149.84
Shares Outstanding17,791,270
10 Day Avg. Volume94,830
30 Day Avg. Volume104,500
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.48
P/FCF Ratio6.07
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)167.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥52.20B
I-ne CO., LTD. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
I-ne Co., Ltd. is a Japanese enterprise specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of various beauty and personal care items, including cosmetics and beauty appliances. Their comprehensive product range spans categories such ...
How the Company Makes Money
I-ne makes money by developing (often as a brand owner/marketer) and selling consumer goods under its own brands. Revenue is primarily generated from product sales to retail and distribution channels (e.g., drugstores, variety stores, mass retaile...
I-ne CO., LTD. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 47.02B | 48.98B | 45.01B | 41.64B | 35.27B | 28.31B |
| Gross Profit | 26.05B | 28.75B | 24.05B | 22.24B | 18.30B | 15.05B |
| EBITDA | 4.79B | 5.63B | 4.86B | 7.07B | 3.70B | 2.54B |
| Net Income | 2.62B | 2.10B | 2.94B | 3.95B | 1.93B | 1.24B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 35.70B | 37.06B | 35.28B | 22.92B | 16.49B | 14.06B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.79B | 8.53B | 8.39B | 8.99B | 5.48B | 6.80B |
| Total Debt | 7.29B | 6.64B | 10.02B | 59.00M | 194.00M | 853.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 16.98B | 16.95B | 18.73B | 8.59B | 6.16B | 5.64B |
| Stockholders Equity | 17.38B | 18.64B | 16.54B | 14.33B | 10.33B | 8.41B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.44B | 3.84B | -332.00M | 903.00M | -742.00M | 482.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.56B | 4.06B | 38.00M | 1.24B | 1.24B | 573.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 817.00M | 802.00M | -10.36B | 2.48B | -1.97B | -118.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.96B | -3.59B | 9.23B | -156.00M | -666.00M | -739.00M |
I-ne CO., LTD. Technical Analysis
Positive
1328.00
Price Trends
1157.04
Positive
1190.93
Positive
1308.41
Negative
Market Momentum
40.97
Negative
65.52
Neutral
41.76
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4933, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1328 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1202.05, above the 50-day MA of 1157.04, and above the 200-day MA of 1308.41, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 40.97 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.52 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.76 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4933.
I-ne CO., LTD. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥146.02B | 18.03 | ― | 5.00% | -1.45% | 1.16% | |
69 Neutral | ¥300.94B | 29.35 | 2.72% | 2.61% | 1.63% | 74.87% | |
69 Neutral | ¥83.24B | 20.79 | 7.23% | 3.53% | 6.10% | -9.89% | |
66 Neutral | ¥31.55B | 21.57 | ― | 1.81% | 3.27% | 13.82% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
56 Neutral | ¥22.97B | 12.10 | ― | 0.91% | 7.04% | -34.37% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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I-ne CO., LTD. Corporate Events
I-ne Revamps Shareholder Benefit Program With Biannual Digital-Gift Awards
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has approved a revision to its shareholder benefit program, shifting from an annual to a biannual scheme to strengthen shareholder loyalty and improve the attractiveness of its stock. The company aims to express gratitude to investo...
I-ne Co., Ltd. Adopts Biannual Dividend System While Maintaining Total Payout
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has revised its dividend policy and will shift from paying a single year-end dividend to a biannual system that includes both an interim and a year-end dividend. The change is designed to boost the investment appeal of its shares an...
I-ne Posts Higher Sales but Sharply Lower Profit in Q1 2026, Keeps Full-Year Guidance Intact
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥12.49 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, up 12.4% year on year, but profitability weakened, with EBITDA down 8.9%, operating profit down 13.8%, and profit attributable to owne...
I-ne Sets Date for Adjourned 19th Shareholders Meeting to Present FY2025 Results
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has scheduled the adjourned session of its 19th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for June 12, 2026, at Hall-A, Sunrise Building Osaka, following prior shareholder approval to delegate scheduling authority to the Board. Only sh...
I-ne Calls Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to Strengthen Board Governance
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has resolved to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 12, 2026, in Osaka to seek approval for partial amendments to its Articles of Incorporation and the election of one director who will serve as a member...
I-ne Flags Material Internal Control Deficiencies Tied to Related-Party Dealings
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has submitted amended internal control reports for its fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024, following the filing of amended securities reports with the Kinki Local Finance Bureau. The company revised its prior asses...
I-ne Amends Past Securities Reports After Probe Into Trademark Deal
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has filed amendment reports for its securities filings for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023 with the Kinki Local Finance Bureau, following an investigation into a past trademark acquisition. The move stems from conc...
I-ne flags internal control deficiencies over related-party transactions and moves to strengthen governance
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has disclosed material inadequacies in its internal control over financial reporting related to past transactions with Right Here Co., Ltd., a company founded by a former employee. An investigation found that CEO Yohei Onishi effect...
I-ne Unveils Governance Overhaul After Probe Reveals Control Failures
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has outlined a comprehensive set of measures to address governance and compliance deficiencies identified by an independent Special Investigation Committee following an incident dating back to the fiscal year ended December 2022. Th...
I-ne Submits Delayed Securities Report and Full-Year Results for FY2025
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. announced that it has completed the submission of its Securities Report for the 19th fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to the Director-General of the Kinki Local Finance Bureau after receiving an extension of the filing deadline ...
I-ne Delays FY2025 Earnings Release Amid Probe, Vows Faster Future Disclosures
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. disclosed its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 later than 50 days after year-end, attributing the delay to an investigation into a 2022 trademark acquisition involving Right Here Co., Ltd. and the need t...
I-ne’s FY2025 Profit Falls on China Exit and Higher Growth Investments
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. reported a decline in non-consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net sales falling 2.9% year on year to ¥42,223 million and basic earnings per share dropping to ¥105.11 from ¥174.88. Op...
I-ne Lifts Sales and EBITDA on Skincare Boom Despite Profit Hit from M&A Costs
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥48.97 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, an 8.8% year-on-year increase driven largely by a 221.1% surge in its Skincare and Others category and a 41.5% rise in online sales. EBITDA...
I-ne lifts sales and dividend but warns of profit squeeze in 2026 outlook
May 15, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operates under Japanese GAAP and pursues growth through branded consumer businesses and acquisitions such as Artemis and Tout Vert. The company maintains a solid balance sheet with an equity rati...
I-ne Receives Probe Report, Plans Amendments but Sees No Major Earnings Impact
Apr 24, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has received the findings of an external Special Investigation Committee that examined whether Right Here Co., Ltd., a counterparty in a 2022 trademark acquisition, should have been treated as a consolidated subsidiary or related pa...
I-ne Wins Approval to Extend Deadline for 2025 Annual Securities Report Filing
Mar 31, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. announced that Japan’s regulatory authorities have approved its request to extend the filing deadline for its annual securities report for the 19th fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The original deadline of March 31, 2026 h...
I-ne Seeks Extension to File FY2025 Securities Report Amid Ongoing Probe
Mar 30, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has applied to the Kinki Local Finance Bureau for approval to extend the filing deadline of its annual securities report for the 19th fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The original deadline of March 31, 2026 would move to May 29,...
I-ne Sets Record Date for Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to Elect Audit Committee Director
Mar 25, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has set April 10, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholders eligible to vote at an Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders planned for late May or early June. The notice will be provided electronically on the company’s ...
I-ne Discloses CEO as Controlling Shareholder, Outlines Safeguards for Minority Investors
Mar 25, 2026
I-ne Co., Ltd. has disclosed that its Representative Director, President and CEO Yohei Onishi is its controlling shareholder, holding a combined 52.19% of voting rights as of December 31, 2025, including shares aggregated through asset manager COH...
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