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Starts Publishing Corporation ( (JP:7849) ) has shared an update.
Starts Publishing Corporation reported full-year 2025 results showing a decline in performance, with net sales down 5.1% to ¥8.14 billion and operating profit dropping 24.9% to ¥1.76 billion, leading to a 24.6% fall in net profit and lower earnings per share. Profitability ratios, including return on equity and operating margin, weakened year on year, as ordinary profit to total assets and operating profit to net sales both fell, signaling softer operational efficiency.
Despite the earnings downturn, the balance sheet strengthened, with total assets rising to ¥12.90 billion and net assets increasing to ¥10.77 billion, lifting the capital adequacy ratio to 83.5% and boosting net assets per share. Cash flows from operating activities roughly halved and the company moved to negative investing cash flow and higher financing outflows, indicating increased investment and shareholder or debt-related payouts, but it still closed the period with a solid cash position of ¥5.57 billion, supporting financial resilience ahead of its planned shareholder meeting and filings in March 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7849) stock is a Buy with a Yen4262.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Starts Publishing Corporation stock, see the JP:7849 Stock Forecast page.
More about Starts Publishing Corporation
Starts Publishing Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market under securities code 7849, operates in the general business category within Japan’s publishing and related services sector. The company’s activities generate stable margins, reflected in its high capital adequacy ratio and strong equity base, positioning it as a financially solid mid-sized player despite recent earnings pressure.
Average Trading Volume: 5,051
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen14.75B
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