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Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. (JP:1888)
:1888
1888 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4770.00
-¥25.00(-0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4770.00
-¥25.00(-0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,400.00 - ¥6,170.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.20K
Average Volume (3M)16.94K
Market Cap
¥55.28B
Enterprise Value¥59.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥14.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥3.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.1
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)130.83
Shares Outstanding12,964,993
10 Day Avg. Volume13,890
30 Day Avg. Volume16,936
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.48
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio-4.26
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Equity BaseAn equity ratio persistently above 50% provides durable financial stability for a construction firm: it cushions project overruns, supports bonding requirements, and underpins lender confidence. This strengthens capacity to fund capex or absorb cyclical downturns without urgent external financing.
Stable Gross MarginsA sustained gross margin near 14–15% signals consistent cost control and project-level pricing discipline. For an engineering contractor this margin stability supports long-term project profitability, reduces sensitivity to material cost swings, and preserves core operating cash generation.
Resilient EBITDA MarginEBITDA margin resilience despite top-line pressure indicates operational leverage and effective overhead control. That durability allows the company to maintain earnings capacity across cycles, sustain reinvestment into operations, and better service fixed costs and debt over a multi‑month horizon.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue GrowthVolatility in revenue and recent declines weaken backlog visibility and make resource planning and bidding riskier. For a construction business this undermines utilization forecasts and can compress margins over time, complicating sustainable growth and cash flow forecasting.
Negative Free Cash Flow HistoryRepeated negative free cash flow and inconsistent cash conversion raise durable liquidity concerns: they limit the firm's ability to self-fund projects, constrain capital spending, and increase reliance on external financing, which can increase cost of capital and pressure financial flexibility.
Rising Debt Levels RecentlyAn increase in debt-to-equity reduces the margin of safety provided by the strong equity base and raises interest and refinancing risk. In a sector with lumpy cash flows, higher leverage can strain liquidity during slow periods and limit strategic maneuvering or bidding capacity.
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. News
1888 FAQ
What was Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3400.00 and its highest was ¥6170.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥55.28B.
When is Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥130.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥130.83.
Is Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥131 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.84%. See more information on Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. have?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. has 12,964,993 shares outstanding.
What happened to Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥130.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.189%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:1888
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. engages in the construction, construction consulting, management, and real estate businesses in Japan and internationally. It is also involved in the marine development, regional and urban development, and environmental maintenance and conservation businesses. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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