Strong Balance Sheet And Low LeverageAplix's low debt-to-equity (0.21) and high equity ratio (~66.8%) provide durable financial flexibility. This conservative capital structure supports steady R&D and service delivery, cushions downturns, and reduces refinancing risk, improving long-term operational resilience and strategic optionality.

Consistent Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow about twice net income and similarly strong free cash flow to net income indicates the business converts earnings to cash reliably. Durable cash generation supports dividends, targeted reinvestment, and service commitments without heavy external financing over the medium term.

Recurring Licensing And Services Business ModelA software licensing plus maintenance and professional services model creates recurring, high-margin revenue streams and sticky customer relationships in embedded/IoT markets. This structural model supports predictable revenue and margin durability as device manufacturers integrate and retain platform components.

Bears Say

Negative And Volatile Revenue GrowthMaterial negative revenue growth undermines the firm's ability to scale fixed-cost leverage and reinvest in product development. Persistent top-line contraction or volatility can erode customer confidence, reduce bargaining power with partners, and limit long-term margin improvement prospects.

Declining Net Margins And Shareholder ReturnsA sharp drop in net margin and halving of ROE signal reduced profitability and weaker conversion of revenue into shareholder value. Persistently lower returns constrain reinvestment, dividend capacity, and make it harder to fund strategic initiatives without diluting equity or increasing leverage.

Small Scale Operating FootprintA small employee base limits development bandwidth, sales reach, and scalability versus larger platform competitors. Limited human capital can slow product roadmaps, constrain client support capacity, and increase operational risk if key personnel or contracts are lost, affecting medium-term growth execution.

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

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Aplix Corp’s market cap is ¥4.41B.

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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

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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.