Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a roughly 48% equity ratio provide structural financial resilience, lowering refinancing and default risk. This conservative capital structure supports durable operations through enrolment cycles, funds selective investment, and preserves strategic optionality over the next several quarters.

Improved Cash GenerationA shift to positive operating cash flow and a 1.58 cash-to-income conversion signal improved cash quality and collection discipline. Sustained OCF strength increases internal funding for working capital and strategic initiatives, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.

Profitability RecoveryRecovery from prior losses to a positive net margin and strong EPS growth indicates operational fixes and cost control taking hold. If sustained, this will help rebuild retained earnings, improve ROE, and create a firmer base for reinvestment and shareholder distributions.

Bears Say

Weak Revenue TrendsPersistent or declining top-line limits operating leverage and constrains scale economics in tuition-driven education services. Without renewed student recruitment or product expansion, revenue softness will make margin expansion and investment funding harder to achieve over the coming 2–6 months.

Negative Free Cash FlowContinued negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow signals elevated capex or timing mismatches. This structural FCF gap risks draining liquidity or forcing higher external funding, limiting flexibility for strategic initiatives and dividend maintenance over the medium term.

Margin And Efficiency PressureRelatively low gross margin and pressured EBITDA/EBIT suggest limited pricing power or cost inefficiencies. Structural margin constraints reduce ability to convert revenue into lasting profits and returns, making sustained ROE improvement and cash generation more difficult absent productivity gains.

4678 FAQ

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

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥235.00 and its highest was ¥354.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.29B.

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

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 73 days.

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

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported ¥54.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥54.29.

Is Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.34%. See more information on Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. have?

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. has 6,710,000 shares outstanding.

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

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥54.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.952%.

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Company Description

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd.

SHUEI YOBIKO Co., Ltd. provides various educational services in Japan. It provides elementary and junior high school services; and distributes educational video content, as well as operates cram and preparatory schools. The company is also involved in the Franchise business. SHUEI YOBIKO Co., Ltd. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan.