ASKUL Corporation (JP:2678)
:2678
2678 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1219.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1219.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,051.00 - ¥1,667.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume283.00K
Average Volume (3M)264.76K
Market Cap
¥111.23B
Enterprise Value¥134.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥48.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥44.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Jul 02, 2026EPS Estimate
-44.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-82.26
Shares Outstanding89,771,300
10 Day Avg. Volume210,080
30 Day Avg. Volume264,760
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio40.65
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,385.30Price Target Upside13.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-158.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥404.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High-frequency Repeat PurchasesASKUL's business centers on consumables and routine office needs sold via online/catalog channels with next-day delivery. This drives predictable, recurring order flows and higher retention, supporting stable top-line visibility and lower customer acquisition intensity over the medium term.
Stable Gross Profit MarginA persistent ~24% gross margin indicates enduring procurement scale and category mix advantages. Stable product-level margins provide a buffer against input cost volatility and support long-term margin recovery if operating efficiencies are restored.
Improving Leverage PostureSlight improvement in debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio point to more disciplined leverage and a balanced capital structure. Improved leverage enhances financial flexibility for capex or working capital needs and reduces solvency risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Net Profit MarginNet margin compression to under 2% materially weakens the firm's ability to convert sales into shareholder value. Persistently low net margins constrain retained earnings, limit reinvestment capacity, and make profitability highly sensitive to cost pressures or pricing competition.
Negative Free Cash FlowA shift to negative free cash flow and weak conversion of net income into operating cash signals liquidity strain. Over months this raises funding needs for working capital or capex, increasing dependence on external financing and reducing strategic optionality.
Falling Return On EquityROE halving implies weaker profitability relative to shareholder capital. Lower ROE can reflect margin erosion or ineffective capital allocation, reducing long-term investor returns and making it harder to fund growth from internal cash generation.
ASKUL News
2678 FAQ
What was ASKUL Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
ASKUL Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1051.00 and its highest was ¥1667.00 in the past 12 months.
What is ASKUL Corporation’s market cap?
ASKUL Corporation’s market cap is ¥111.23B.
When is ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 02, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were ASKUL Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
ASKUL Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported -¥82.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -¥58.48 by -¥23.78.
Is ASKUL Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ASKUL Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ASKUL Corporation pay dividends?
ASKUL Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.67%. See more information on ASKUL Corporation dividends here
What is ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate?
ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate is -44.98.
How many shares outstanding does ASKUL Corporation have?
ASKUL Corporation has 89,771,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to ASKUL Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ASKUL Corporation reported an EPS of -¥82.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -¥58.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.759%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ASKUL Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2678
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Company Description
ASKUL Corporation
ASKUL Corporation provides office supplies mail-order services for small and medium sized offices in Japan. The company was incorporated in 1963 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
2678 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥1,385.30
▲(13.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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