Balance Sheet StrengthVery high equity ratio and virtually no financial leverage provide long-term resilience. This conservatism lowers bankruptcy risk, preserves borrowing capacity for strategic investments, and supports steady capital allocation even during downturns, benefiting multi-quarter stability.

Cash GenerationConsistent free cash flow growth and close alignment of operating cash with reported earnings signal strong cash conversion. That supports sustainable dividends, capex for service delivery, and internal funding of growth initiatives without reliance on external financing.

Services Business ModelA diversified IT services mix including managed operations and public-sector contracts creates recurring revenue and client stickiness. Cross-industry exposure reduces single-market concentration and supports predictable multi-quarter revenue streams and long-term client relationships.

Bears Say

Modest Net MarginsNet margin near 5% provides limited internal buffer for reinvestment or margin shocks. In a competitive IT services market, modest net profitability constrains the firm's ability to fund aggressive R&D, pricing flexibility, or rapid scaling without eroding returns.

Revenue Growth VariabilityA single-year revenue rise of ~5% contrasts with longer-term growth indicators, implying potential deceleration or variability. Sustained outperformance requires re-accelerating top-line growth; otherwise, profit expansion may be limited and strategic initiatives delayed.

Limited ScaleA mid-sized workforce and relatively modest trading/market footprint suggest limited scale versus larger competitors. Scale constraints can limit enterprise-level bidding, global delivery capacity, and pricing leverage, slowing market share gains over multiple quarters.

Quest Co., Ltd. News

Quest Co. grows revenue but margins tighten as it reaffirms full-year outlook

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Quest Co., Ltd. Announces Increased Dividend Payout

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Quest Co., Ltd. Completes Acquisition of Sept Inc.

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Quest Co., Ltd. Announces Leadership Change to Drive Growth

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Quest Co., Ltd. Acquires Sept Inc. to Bolster Growth Strategy

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Quest Co., Ltd.: Commitment to Ethics and Diversity

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2332 FAQ

What was Quest Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Quest Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1101.00 and its highest was ¥2105.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Quest Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Quest Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥9.72B.

When is Quest Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Quest Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 92 days.

How were Quest Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Quest Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥41.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥41.05.

Is Quest Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Quest Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Quest Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Quest Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.16%. See more information on Quest Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Quest Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Quest Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Quest Co., Ltd. have?

Quest Co., Ltd. has 5,487,768 shares outstanding.

What happened to Quest Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Quest Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥41.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.422%.

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Company Description

Quest Co., Ltd.

Quest Co., Ltd. provides IT services and solutions in Japan. It provides system development and maintenance services; IT infrastructure design, construction, maintenance, operation, and management services; application and infrastructure solutions; IT value-enhancement services; and business process outsourcing services, as well as offers IT consulting services. The company was formerly known as Keihin Keisan Center Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Quest Co., Ltd. in April 1988. Quest Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.