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4446 Stock Chart & Stats
¥971.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥971.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥330.00 - ¥1,814.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.60K
Average Volume (3M)1.72M
Market Cap
¥13.17B
Enterprise Value¥11.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.16B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.6
Beta1.30
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.96
Shares Outstanding14,174,100
10 Day Avg. Volume2,538,080
30 Day Avg. Volume1,722,653
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.99
P/FCF Ratio31.89
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash FlowLink-U has generated positive operating and free cash flow in recent years, and free cash flow covered a meaningful portion of net income in 2025. Durable cash generation supports reinvestment, debt service and strategic optionality even if cash conversion is somewhat volatile.
Balance Sheet Equity BaseA sizable equity base and growing total assets provide a structural cushion versus peers and support scale. This capital foundation enhances resilience to shocks, underpins capacity for strategic investments, and helps preserve flexibility despite recent leverage increases.
Historical Revenue Growth & ProfitabilityRevenue expanded strongly from 2020–2024 and the company has remained net income positive, indicating established market demand and operational capability. This track record suggests underlying product-market fit that can support recovery and long-term value creation.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue DeclineA material revenue decline in 2025 reverses prior growth trends and reduces scale benefits. If persistent, this erosion can weaken pricing power, raise per-unit costs and limit reinvestment capacity, creating lasting pressure on growth and competitive position.
Margin CompressionMargins compressing to low-single-digits materially reduce the firm's ability to self-fund growth and absorb cost shocks. Sustained low margins erode returns on invested capital, limit reinvestment and increase sensitivity to revenue volatility over the medium term.
Rising LeverageA notable jump in debt and a move to moderate leverage reduce financial flexibility. With relatively small operating cash flow versus revenue, higher debt servicing needs could constrain capex, strategic initiatives and the company’s ability to navigate further earnings weakness.
Link-U Group Inc. News
4446 FAQ
What was Link-U Group Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Link-U Group Inc. lowest stock price was ¥330.00 and its highest was ¥1814.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Link-U Group Inc.’s market cap?
Link-U Group Inc.’s market cap is ¥13.17B.
When is Link-U Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Link-U Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Link-U Group Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Link-U Group Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 12, 2026. The company reported ¥9.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥9.57.
Is Link-U Group Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Link-U Group Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Link-U Group Inc. pay dividends?
Link-U Group Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Link-U Group Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Link-U Group Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Link-U Group Inc. have?
Link-U Group Inc. has 14,174,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Link-U Group Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Link-U Group Inc. reported an EPS of ¥9.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.353%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Link-U Group Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4446
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Company Description
Link-U Group Inc.
Link-U Group Inc. engages in the internet service business in Japan. The company develops and operates manga apps. It is also involved in the provision of marketing services; planning, management, and consulting for promotions using Vtubers and streamers; and supporting and promoting the introduction of DX, as well as planning, development, and operation in various fields, including manga apps to government systems. In addition, the company operates Bookhodai, a manga and magazine service for individuals and businesses, such as beauty salons and manga cafes; and Yureshiru, an earthquake disaster prevention app. Further, it provides IT consulting services comprising digital transformation support for government agencies. Additionally, the company engages in manga production and distribution to online bookstores; overseas comic distribution; content localization and distribution contracting; and production and distribution of webtoons based on web novels. The company was formerly known as Link-U Inc. and changed its name to Link-U Group Inc. in February 2024. Link-U Group Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan.
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