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ARCLANDS CORPORATION
(9842)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,939.00
▲(0.36% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:04/16/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance—improving leverage and recent revenue growth are offset by compressed margins and uneven free cash flow. Technicals add caution due to negative MACD and sub-50 RSI despite price holding above moving averages, while valuation is a modest positive with a moderate P/E and a ~2.1% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Improving leverage and balance-sheet repair
The meaningful reduction in debt-to-equity over several years materially improves financial flexibility and lowers refinancing risk. A stronger leverage profile supports capacity for strategic investment, resilience in cost cycles, and reduces downside from interest rate shocks over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Net margin compression
Declining net margins point to sustained pressure on profitability from rising costs, weaker pricing power, or higher operating expenses. Lower net margins constrain retained earnings and reduce room to absorb future shocks, weakening long-term return on capital and reinvestment capacity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving leverage and balance-sheet repair
The meaningful reduction in debt-to-equity over several years materially improves financial flexibility and lowers refinancing risk. A stronger leverage profile supports capacity for strategic investment, resilience in cost cycles, and reduces downside from interest rate shocks over the next 2–6 months.
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ARCLANDS CORPORATION (9842) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥119.78B
Dividend Yield2.08%
Average Volume (3M)177.92K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.9
Beta (1Y)0.40
Revenue Growth7.92%
EPS Growth-20.32%
CountryJP
Employees3,762
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryHome Improvement
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)152.94
Shares Outstanding64,733,376
10 Day Avg. Volume181,960
30 Day Avg. Volume177,916
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.74
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.34
P/FCF Ratio41.09
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)202.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥344.00B
ARCLANDS CORPORATION Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Arclands Corporation engages in the retail business in Japan. The company operates home centers under the HOME CENTER MUSASHI and VIVA HOME name; pro shop under the MUSASHI PRO and VIVA HOME PRO name; supermarket under the MUSASHI Food Hall name; ...
How the Company Makes Money
ARCLANDS primarily makes money through retail sales in its store network (home centers and related formats). Revenue is generated at the point of sale from a broad assortment that typically includes DIY products, home renovation and repair materia...
ARCLANDS CORPORATION Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
49
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 343.29B | 357.17B | 330.96B | 324.92B | 327.20B | 371.12B |
| Gross Profit | 139.55B | 146.00B | 133.67B | 129.72B | 131.43B | 144.44B |
| EBITDA | 29.41B | 28.35B | 29.90B | 29.04B | 30.50B | 42.85B |
| Net Income | 9.53B | 8.09B | 10.13B | 9.13B | 9.66B | 16.39B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 353.68B | 346.21B | 334.64B | 350.72B | 361.93B | 371.77B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 25.32B | 20.40B | 18.05B | 18.32B | 23.83B | 30.36B |
| Total Debt | 122.43B | 116.85B | 121.61B | 154.36B | 161.78B | 173.30B |
| Total Liabilities | 227.70B | 217.85B | 213.17B | 233.91B | 245.35B | 264.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 125.33B | 127.70B | 120.86B | 116.28B | 105.10B | 96.81B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 592.50M | 2.98B | 14.98B | 2.17B | 1.96B | -11.38B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 6.14B | 23.23B | 31.01B | 16.79B | 20.50B | 27.96B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.24B | -7.21B | 5.09B | -6.95B | -13.12B | -19.55B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.80B | -13.67B | -36.39B | -15.37B | -13.96B | -3.68B |
ARCLANDS CORPORATION Technical Analysis
Positive
1932.00
Price Trends
1850.26
Positive
1864.43
Positive
1853.84
Positive
Market Momentum
5.83
Positive
56.78
Neutral
62.58
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9842, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1932 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1877.35, above the 50-day MA of 1850.26, and above the 200-day MA of 1853.84, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 5.83 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.78 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.58 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:9842.
ARCLANDS CORPORATION Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | ¥283.52B | 20.89 | ― | 2.72% | 2.94% | 63.01% | |
66 Neutral | ¥282.96B | 14.46 | 11.17% | 2.61% | 5.12% | 12.69% | |
63 Neutral | ¥1.38T | 15.28 | 9.29% | 1.11% | ― | ― | |
62 Neutral | ¥912.37B | 27.25 | 28.71% | 1.03% | 17.54% | 22.51% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | ¥549.96B | 29.92 | 4.18% | 2.57% | 3.85% | -44.49% | |
54 Neutral | ¥119.78B | 14.85 | ― | 2.08% | 7.92% | -20.32% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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ARCLANDS CORPORATION Corporate Events
Joyful Honda and Arclands Agree on Business Integration via Joint Holding Company
Apr 14, 2026
Joyful Honda and Arclands have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a business integration on an equal footing through the creation of a joint holding company via a joint share transfer. The combined group plans to expand its store netwo...
ARCLANDS Balances Profit Slump With Stable Dividend and Profit Recovery Outlook
Apr 14, 2026
ARCLANDS Corporation reported an 8.0% rise in consolidated net sales to ¥341.1 billion for the year ended February 28, 2026, but operating profit fell 12.5% and ordinary profit dropped 27.8%, dragging profit attributable to owners of parent d...
Joyful Honda and Arclands Unite to Build Japan’s Leading Specialty Home Center Group
Apr 14, 2026
JOYFUL HONDA and ARCLANDS have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a business integration aimed at strengthening their “specialty-driven home center model” in Japan. The companies present this integration as a starting point...
Arclands Posts Strong Retail Sales Growth and Modest Food Service Gain in March 2026
Apr 3, 2026
Arclands Corporation reported that in March 2026 its retail business achieved a 4.5% year-on-year increase in net sales at existing stores, driven by a 4.4% rise in average customer spend while customer numbers were flat. Total net sales across al...
Arclands Keeps Sales Stable as Retail Gains Offset Weaker Restaurant Traffic
Mar 3, 2026
Arclands Corporation reported mostly stable full-year sales trends in its retail segment for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, with existing-store net sales hovering near the prior-year level and overall net sales for all stores rising as ...
Arclands Reports Strong January Retail Sales While Existing Katsuya Stores See Softer Traffic
Feb 3, 2026
Arclands Corporation reported updated year-on-year sales data for January 2026, showing that its retail business achieved a 3.6% increase in net sales at existing stores, driven by a 3.9% rise in average customer spend despite slightly lower custo...
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