GAKUJO Co., Ltd. (JP:2301)
:2301
2301 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1777.00
-¥15.00(-0.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1777.00
-¥15.00(-0.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,514.00 - ¥1,948.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.20K
Average Volume (3M)174.22K
Market Cap
¥22.87B
Enterprise Value¥17.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Jun 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-31.80
Shares Outstanding15,560,000
10 Day Avg. Volume120,480
30 Day Avg. Volume174,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.98
P/FCF Ratio11.56
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)184.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥13.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability MarginsSustained high gross (~63%), operating (~24%) and net (~17%) margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient, scalable service delivery in recruitment. Strong margins provide cash to reinvest, fund dividends, and buffer cyclical revenue swings, supporting long-term earnings quality.
Debt-free Balance SheetA zero-debt balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and gives management flexibility to invest organically, pursue M&A, or return capital. This conservative structure enhances resilience in the cyclical staffing industry and preserves optionality through downturns.
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionVery high FCF conversion (~99% of net income) and a large year-over-year FCF increase (~56%) signal high earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Reliable cash generation supports sustainable dividends, targeted reinvestment, and strategic flexibility despite some year-to-year OCF volatility.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue GrowthTop-line growth has slowed to low-single-digits after several years of expansion, which limits operating leverage and the company’s ability to scale fixed-cost structures. Persistent low growth would constrain long-term earnings expansion and place more emphasis on margin management and cash returns.
Margin And Return CompressionRecent compression in net margins and softer returns means incremental capital is currently earning less than before. If this persists, ROE and free cash flow growth could decelerate, forcing tougher capital-allocation choices or structural cost initiatives to restore historical profitability.
Concentration In Graduate Recruiting CyclesHeavy focus on student and early-career recruiting ties revenues to seasonal and macro hiring cycles and corporate budget swings. Limited diversification and a small organizational scale (144 employees) increase exposure to demand lulls and make revenue smoothing and geographic/segment expansion more challenging.
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. News
2301 FAQ
What was GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1514.00 and its highest was ¥1948.00 in the past 12 months.
What is GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥22.87B.
When is GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 15, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Mar 09, 2026. The company reported -¥31.8 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥31.8.
Is GAKUJO Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does GAKUJO Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥34 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.79%. See more information on GAKUJO Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does GAKUJO Co., Ltd. have?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. has 15,560,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥31.8 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.11%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GAKUJO Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2301
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Company Description
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.
Gakujo Co., Ltd. provides human resource and recruitment services in Japan. The company engages in the new graduate and mid-career recruitment, employment support, career change events, and job-hunting support activities. It also provides internship career support, training, and recruitment tool production services, as well as recruitment outsourcing and advertising services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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