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ARCLANDS CORPORATION
(9842)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,001.00
▲(4.16% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
The score is held back primarily by financial performance, as margin compression and uneven free cash flow (including a sharp FY2026 step-down) outweigh the benefits of improved leverage and recently better revenue. Technicals add modest support with price above key moving averages and a positive MACD, while valuation is fairly reasonable given the ~14.8 P/E and ~2.1% yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue Recovery
The return to revenue growth indicates improving demand across the retail network after a period of contraction. Sustained sales recovery could support better fixed-cost absorption and provide a foundation for rebuilding profitability.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
The sustained decline in net margin points to weaker pricing power, higher operating costs, or an unfavorable product mix. Unless sales growth translates into improved margins, revenue recovery may have limited impact on earnings and return potential.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Recovery
The return to revenue growth indicates improving demand across the retail network after a period of contraction. Sustained sales recovery could support better fixed-cost absorption and provide a foundation for rebuilding profitability.
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ARCLANDS CORPORATION (9842) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥116.42B
Dividend Yield2.14%
Average Volume (3M)418.78K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.4
Beta (1Y)0.33
Revenue Growth7.92%
EPS Growth-20.32%
CountryJP
Employees4,678
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryHome Improvement
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)129.39
Shares Outstanding64,733,376
10 Day Avg. Volume608,420
30 Day Avg. Volume418,780
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 CORPORATION primarily makes money by selling merchandise through its retail store network. Key revenue streams come from (1) in-store retail sales of home improvement and DIY-related goods (e.g., building and renovation materials, tools, ...
ARCLANDS CORPORATION Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
49
Neutral
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 357.17B | 330.96B | 324.92B | 327.20B | 371.12B |
| Gross Profit | 146.00B | 133.67B | 129.72B | 131.43B | 144.44B |
| EBITDA | 28.35B | 29.90B | 29.04B | 30.50B | 42.85B |
| Net Income | 8.09B | 10.13B | 9.13B | 9.66B | 16.39B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 346.21B | 334.64B | 350.72B | 361.93B | 371.77B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 20.40B | 18.05B | 18.32B | 23.83B | 30.36B |
| Total Debt | 116.85B | 121.61B | 154.36B | 161.78B | 173.30B |
| Total Liabilities | 217.85B | 213.17B | 233.91B | 245.35B | 264.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 127.70B | 120.86B | 116.28B | 105.10B | 96.81B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.98B | 14.98B | 2.17B | 1.96B | -11.38B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 23.23B | 31.01B | 16.79B | 20.50B | 27.96B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -7.21B | 5.09B | -6.95B | -13.12B | -19.55B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -13.67B | -36.39B | -15.37B | -13.96B | -3.68B |
ARCLANDS CORPORATION Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥1.86T | 20.69 | 9.09% | 0.95% | ― | ― | |
68 Neutral | ¥938.92B | 26.57 | 30.12% | 1.89% | 18.76% | 22.07% | |
63 Neutral | ¥299.23B | 13.50 | 12.70% | 2.46% | 6.75% | 19.91% | |
63 Neutral | ¥283.00B | 15.59 | ― | 2.42% | 5.27% | 79.66% | |
60 Neutral | ¥116.42B | 14.44 | ― | 2.14% | 7.92% | -20.32% | |
58 Neutral | ¥592.86B | 29.37 | 2.50% | 2.40% | 6.56% | -37.24% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
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ARCLANDS CORPORATION Corporate Events
Arclands Sees Retail Growth but Softer Katsuya Sales in Latest Monthly Update
Aug 3, 2026
Arclands reported that in July 2026 its retail segment maintained broadly stable momentum, with existing-store sales for the fiscal year to date up 3.1% and all-store sales up 7.7%, driven by higher average customer spending despite softer custome...
Arclands Updates June Sales: Retail H1 Growth, Katsuya Traffic Softens
Jul 6, 2026
Arclands Corporation reported updated year-on-year sales figures for June 2026, showing a mixed performance in its retail segment. Existing retail stores recorded a 94.5% year-on-year decline in net sales for June, driven by a drop in customer num...
ARCLANDS Delays Earnings as External Probe Targets Subsidiary Accounting
Jul 3, 2026
ARCLANDS CORPORATION has launched a special investigation after finding anomalous figures while preparing first-quarter consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending February 2027. An internal review raised suspicions of improper ac...
Joyful Honda and Arclands Delay Timetable for Joint Holding Company
Jul 3, 2026
JOYFUL HONDA CO., LTD. and ARCLANDS CORPORATION are Japanese retailers listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, focused on home improvement, lifestyle goods, and related services. Their planned integration through a new joint holding compa...
Arclands Retail Sales Surge While Katsuya Chain Faces Softer Traffic
Jun 3, 2026
Arclands reported strong year-on-year growth in its retail operations for the fiscal year ending February 2027, with existing-store net sales for March to May rising 7.3% and all-store sales up 14.0%, supported by a 2.0% increase in customer numbe...
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