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Asian Star Co. (8946) Stock Price & Analysis

8946 Stock Chart & Stats

¥69.00-¥1.00(-1.43%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥70¥75¥803 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 69.00 - JPY 70.00
52-Week Range
JPY 69.00 - JPY 159.00
Previous Close
JPY 70.00
Volume
37.40K
Average Volume (3M)
56.24K
Market Cap
JPY 1.84B
Enterprise Value
JPY 1.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.70
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

The sharp 2025 revenue acceleration indicates improved business activity and renewed top-line momentum after uneven prior years. If maintained, stronger sales can broaden the earnings base, support operating scale, and provide a foundation for more durable profitability over the next several quarters.

Profitability Recovery

Returning to profitability after losses demonstrates that the company has restored positive earnings capacity rather than remaining structurally loss-making. Continued positive income would improve internal funding ability and strengthen resilience, although the current earnings base remains relatively modest.

Moderate Leverage

A debt-to-equity ratio near 0.35 and higher equity versus earlier years indicate a comparatively manageable capital structure. This gives the company more balance-sheet flexibility than during its earlier leverage peak and reduces the burden that debt could place on future operations.

Bears Say

Negative Cash Generation

The disconnect between positive net income and negative operating and free cash flow shows that reported profits did not convert into cash during 2025. If this persists, the company may have less internally generated funding for operations, investment, and debt obligations, increasing execution risk.

Thin And Compressed Margins

Low net and EBIT margins leave limited room to absorb weaker revenue, higher costs, or an unfavorable sales mix. The decline in gross margin versus 2022–2024 also suggests that recent growth has not yet translated into stronger operating quality, limiting the durability of earnings expansion.

Rising Debt And Modest Returns

Although leverage remains moderate overall, a sharp one-year debt increase alongside only 4.8% return on equity indicates that additional funding has not yet produced strong shareholder-level returns. Sustained borrowing without improved profitability could constrain financial flexibility and capital allocation.

8946 FAQ

What was Asian Star Co.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Asian Star Co. lowest stock price was ¥69.00 and its highest was ¥159.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Asian Star Co.’s market cap?
Asian Star Co.’s market cap is ¥1.84B.
When is Asian Star Co.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Asian Star Co.’s earnings last quarter?
Asian Star Co. released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported -¥7.16 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Asian Star Co. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Asian Star Co. pay dividends?
Asian Star Co. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Asian Star Co.’s EPS estimate?
Asian Star Co.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Asian Star Co. have?
Asian Star Co. has 26,808,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Asian Star Co.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Asian Star Co. reported an EPS of -¥7.16 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Asian Star Co.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8946
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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