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Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. (JP:8742)
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Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. (8742) Price & Analysis

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8742 Stock Chart & Stats

¥452.00
¥8.00(2.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥452.00
¥8.00(2.79%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetMinimal leverage and growing equity provide a durable solvency advantage, preserving financial flexibility through business cycles. The company is less exposed to interest burdens and refinancing pressure, allowing more capacity to maintain operations or pursue opportunities when conditions change.
Steady Revenue GrowthA multi-year pattern of revenue growth, including acceleration in FY2026, indicates continuing business expansion rather than a purely isolated improvement. Sustained top-line progress can support operating scale, reinforce market relevance, and provide a foundation for future earnings development.
Positive Recent Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow in FY2025 and FY2026 demonstrates that recent reported earnings have been accompanied by cash generation. This supports internal funding of operations and reduces reliance on external financing, especially alongside the company’s minimal debt.
Bears Say
Low Return On EquityThe company’s strong solvency is not matched by efficient use of shareholder capital. A roughly 2.8% ROE in FY2026, following negative readings in FY2021–FY2022, suggests that the sizable equity base is producing limited returns and may restrain long-term value creation.
Earnings Profitability VolatilityThe history of losses followed by a peak and subsequent decline in net income shows that profitability has been uneven across cycles. Although FY2026 remained profitable, this variability makes earnings power less predictable and weakens confidence that current margins will persist consistently.
Inconsistent Free Cash FlowRecent positive cash generation is offset by recurring periods of weak conversion, including negative free cash flow in FY2024 and negative operating and free cash flow in FY2022. Such inconsistency can complicate planning and reduce internally funded capacity during weaker periods.

8742 FAQ

What was Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥330.00 and its highest was ¥649.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥5.82B.
      When is Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2026 which is in 7 days.
        How were Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥8.41 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.23%. See more information on Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. have?
              Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. has 12,554,379 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥8.41 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.182%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8742
                  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

                    Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd.

                    Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd., established in 1913 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, primarily operates within Japan's commodity futures market. The company diversifies its operations by further participating in exchange margin trading and the distribution of gold bullion. Its comprehensive portfolio also includes offering a range of life and non-life insurance products. Furthermore, Kobayashi Yoko is active in the energy sector, selling solar power generation equipment and LED lighting solutions, and wholesales electrical installation components specifically for advertising applications. The firm additionally manages golf course facilities. On the real estate front, it engages in property leasing, encompassing business hotels and individual apartment units. Completing its varied business model, the company operates an advertising agency, providing services such as SEO consulting, and also distributes computer hardware and software.

                    Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. (8742) Earnings & Revenues

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