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Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. (9731) Stock Price & Analysis

9731 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3,200.00-¥10.00(-0.31%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥3.2K¥3.3K¥3.4K¥3.5K3 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 3,205.00 - JPY 3,225.00
52-Week Range
JPY 3,025.00 - JPY 3,810.00
Previous Close
JPY 3,200.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1,760
Market Cap
JPY 12.19B
Enterprise Value
JPY 18.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.10B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 6.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
4.3
Beta
0.39
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.12%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Sustained Profitability Recovery

The company returned to sustained profitability from 2022–2025, showing the core laundry/dry-cleaning model continues to generate operating profits. Durable profitability implies stable customer demand, supports reinvestment and dividends, and provides a reliable earnings base across cycles.

Consistent Free Cash Flow Generation

Steady operating cash flow (~2.9B) and positive free cash flow in 2024–2025 indicate the business reliably converts service revenues into cash. That persistent cash generation supports capex, dividend capacity, and further debt paydown, strengthening long-term financial flexibility.

Material Leverage Improvement

Debt reduction and stronger equity have meaningfully lowered leverage versus earlier peaks, reducing refinancing and liquidity risk. Coupled with high ROE in recent years, this shows management has improved capital structure while maintaining profitable returns on invested capital.

Bears Say

Meaningful Absolute Debt Remains

Even after improvement, total debt near ~11.9B versus equity ~12.8B leaves the company moderately levered. This level of absolute debt can sustain interest and refinancing pressure in downturns, limiting strategic flexibility and increasing sensitivity to revenue shocks.

Margins Not Expanding

Flat gross and operating margins indicate limited ability to drive operating leverage in the core services model. Without margin expansion, earnings growth will largely track modest revenue gains, constraining long-term profit improvement and vulnerability to cost inflation.

Low Structural Revenue Growth

Modest, near-flat top-line growth suggests a mature market and limited organic expansion opportunities. Persistently low revenue growth makes scaling earnings difficult and increases reliance on pricing, efficiency gains, or M&A to drive meaningful long-term growth.

9731 FAQ

What was Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3025.00 and its highest was ¥3810.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s market cap?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s market cap is ¥12.19B.
When is Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported ¥176.45 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. pay dividends?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥50 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.12%. See more information on Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. dividends here
What is Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. have?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. has 3,900,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hakuyosha Company,Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥176.45 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.86%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hakuyosha Company,Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9731
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