Conservative Capital StructureVery low leverage and a high equity ratio reduce financial risk and preserve strategic optionality. This conservative structure supports resilience through cycles, enables funding for R&D or M&A with limited refinancing risk, and sustains shareholder returns over the medium term.

Strong Cash GenerationRobust cash conversion demonstrates the company’s ability to turn earnings into spendable cash, supporting reinvestment and strategic initiatives. Even accounting for a low-base FCF surge, healthy OCF and FCF ratios signal durable internal funding capacity for growth and capital allocation.

High Margins And Revenue GrowthSustained double-digit revenue growth paired with very strong gross and EBIT margins implies scalable software economics and pricing power. Margin strength provides a structural buffer against competitive pressure and supports long-term profitability and reinvestment in product and go-to-market.

Bears Say

Weakening Equity GrowthA slowdown in equity growth may indicate reduced retained earnings expansion or capital accumulation. If persistent, this limits internal funding for expansion, increases reliance on external capital, and could constrain balance-sheet flexibility for strategic investments over the next several quarters.

Decline In Operating Cash FlowA year-over-year drop in operating cash flow can signal rising working capital needs or margin pressure. Even with strong FCF ratios, sustained OCF decline would reduce liquidity available for R&D, sales expansion, or M&A, increasing dependence on the balance sheet to fund growth initiatives.

Slight Net Income DeteriorationA decrease in net income, despite revenue growth, suggests margin compression or higher operating costs. If this trend continues it could erode ROE and free cash flow conversion over time, limiting the company's ability to reinvest profitably and sustain long-term margin levels.

Arent, Inc. News

Arent Inc. Revises Full-Year Financial Results for 2025

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5254 FAQ

What was Arent, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Arent, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥2454.00 and its highest was ¥7050.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Arent, Inc.’s market cap?

Arent, Inc.’s market cap is ¥26.18B.

When is Arent, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Arent, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 79 days.

How were Arent, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Arent, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥153.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥153.43.

Is Arent, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Arent, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Arent, Inc. pay dividends?

Arent, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Arent, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Arent, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Arent, Inc. have?

Arent, Inc. has 6,954,295 shares outstanding.

What happened to Arent, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Arent, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥153.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.834%.

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Company Description

Arent, Inc.

Arent Inc. engages in the development of SaaS based solutions for construction industry in Japan. The company offers Lightning BIM software for architecture and structure industry; and PlantStream software for plant industry. It also provides consulting services. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.