Conservative Balance SheetA low debt-to-equity (~0.19 in 2025) gives the company durable financial flexibility. That conservative leverage reduces refinancing risk, supports R&D and service commitments during revenue cycles, and provides capacity to absorb cyclical weakness without forcing distress sales.

Positive Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow in 2025 demonstrates the business can generate internal funding. Even though FCF fell, ongoing cash generation supports operations, funds product maintenance and customer projects, and cushions investment in platform development.

Embedded/IoT Software NicheAplix's focus on embedded and IoT software targets durable structural demand as devices proliferate. Licensing plus services for device makers creates recurring and project-based revenue streams that can scale with industrial and consumer IoT adoption over multiple years.

Bears Say

Revenue Decline TrendSlipping revenue reduces scale benefits and pressures the unit economics of a software licensing and services model. Persistent top-line decline limits reinvestment capacity, compresses margins over time, and raises the risk that fixed-cost absorption will further erode profitability.

Return To Net LossA reversion to net losses after multi-year profitability signals structural margin pressure or revenue mix shifts. Losses undermine retained earnings and ROE, constrain strategic spending, and can force tougher cost cuts that damage long-term product and service competitiveness.

Volatile, Weakening Free Cash FlowMaterial FCF volatility and a meaningful year-over-year decline reduce financial predictability. That unpredictability limits the company's ability to fund development, sustain customer support, or smooth dividends without relying on external financing, raising vulnerability to demand shocks.

3727 FAQ

What was Aplix Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?

Aplix Corp lowest stock price was ¥122.00 and its highest was ¥282.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Aplix Corp’s market cap?

Aplix Corp’s market cap is ¥4.38B.

When is Aplix Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?

Aplix Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 76 days.

How were Aplix Corp’s earnings last quarter?

Aplix Corp released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported -¥11.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥11.09.

Is Aplix Corp overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Aplix Corp’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Aplix Corp pay dividends?

Aplix Corp pays a Annually dividend of ¥3.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.52%. See more information on Aplix Corp dividends here

What is Aplix Corp’s EPS estimate?

Aplix Corp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Aplix Corp have?

Aplix Corp has 21,936,130 shares outstanding.

What happened to Aplix Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Aplix Corp reported an EPS of -¥11.09 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.82%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aplix Corp?

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Company Description

Aplix Corp

Aplix Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the technology business in Japan. It operates in three segments: Aplix IoT Platform Business, Engineering Service Business, and MVNO Business. The company offers MyBeacon series, a Bluetooth smart product that supports Bluetooth Low Energy; Neutrix Cloud, a cloud storage service; box, a cloud content management platform that enables collaboration for companies and organizations; Next set, a solution that provides workflow and document management services; and HARPS, a platform that monitors the usage and replacement of water purifier filters, etc. by connecting flow sensors and TDS sensors. It also provides AORINO, an AI drive recorder with communication function; unio, an Internet-of-Things data communication service for corporations; and THE WiFi, a mobile WiFi router device. In addition, the company provides mobile phones and SIM cards. The company was formerly known as Aplix IP Holdings Corporation and changed its name to Aplix Corporation in April 2017. Aplix Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.