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PIALA INC. (7044) Stock Price & Analysis
7044 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 595.00 - JPY 602.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 462.00 - JPY 625.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 606.00
- Volume
- 61.30K
- Average Volume (3M)
- 20.54K
- Market Cap
- JPY 4.34B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 3.37B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 1.38B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 1.49B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 32.8
- Beta
- 0.73
- Next Earnings
- Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Dec 29, 2022
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Return To Profitability
Returning to positive net income marks a meaningful recovery in the earnings base after several loss-making years. Although profitability remains modest, restored earnings can support internal funding, improve financial resilience, and provide a foundation for further operational improvement over the coming quarters.
Improved Cash Generation
Positive operating cash flow and approximately ¥272m of free cash flow indicate that the 2025 earnings recovery translated into cash. Free cash flow closely matching net income also suggests better earnings quality, strengthening the company’s ability to fund operations and manage obligations.
Lower Leverage Than Prior Year
The reduction in debt-to-equity from roughly 3.35x to 2.6x represents progress in balance-sheet repair, even though leverage remains high. Continued deleveraging would improve financial flexibility, reduce pressure on future cash flows, and increase resilience against weaker demand or higher costs.
Bears Say
Extremely Thin Operating Margins
Extremely thin operating margins leave little buffer to absorb higher costs, softer demand, or execution setbacks. Even with positive net income, small changes in revenue or expenses could materially reduce earnings, making sustained profitability dependent on continued operating discipline and improvement.
Elevated Leverage And Pressured Equity
Leverage remains elevated and the decline in equity has reduced the balance sheet’s cushion. This combination can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to earnings volatility, and leave less flexibility to absorb a business slowdown while margins remain very thin.
Uneven Revenue And Cash-Flow Profile
The sharp rebound in 2024 was followed by a revenue decline in 2025, while cash flow has also been negative in prior years. This uneven pattern makes growth and cash conversion less predictable, complicating planning and weakening confidence in the durability of the recovery.
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Company Description
PIALA INC.
PIALA Inc. operates as a marketing services provider with a strong focus on the Asian market. The company offers a diverse portfolio of services, encompassing core marketing activities, event management, software and application development, and creative design. Furthermore, it provides extensive client support through specialized solutions for both traditional and digital media, in-depth big data analytics, and expert consultation. Established in 2004, PIALA Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- Communicationservices
- Industry
- Advertising Agencies
- CEO
- Takao Asuka
- Employees
- 161
- Website
- www.piala.co.jp
- Address
- Ebisu Garden Place Tower, Tokyo, TY, 150-6013, JP
PIALA INC. (7044) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 7 | 0 | 5 |
