Recurring Revenue & ContractsLong-term maintenance contracts and municipal partnerships create durable revenue streams and customer lock-in, improving revenue visibility and reducing volatility from one-off equipment sales. This recurring base supports recovery planning and provides a platform for cross-selling services over months to years.

R&D-driven Product PipelineOngoing R&D capability can produce differentiated filtration and treatment technologies, enabling product upgrades and higher-margin offerings. Over 2-6 months this supports competitive differentiation, potential new contracts, and long-term margin improvement if innovations translate to commercial adoption.

Specialist Water-management FocusAqualine's focus on essential water and wastewater solutions positions it in a stable, mission-critical segment with persistent municipal and industrial demand. Specialized expertise supports long-term client relationships and recurring service needs that remain relevant beyond short-term market cycles.

Bears Say

Negative Shareholders' EquityNegative equity means liabilities exceed assets, signalling solvency strain and limited buffer against shocks. This structural weakness restricts access to capital, may trigger covenant breaches, and forces higher-cost financing or asset sales, undermining the company's ability to execute strategy over months.

Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flows indicate the core business cannot self-fund operations or investments. Over a 2-6 month horizon this raises refinancing and liquidity risk, limits reinvestment in maintenance or R&D, and increases dependence on external funding to sustain contracts.

Steep Revenue & EPS DeclinesSharp declines in revenue and EPS reflect loss of scale and pricing or demand pressure, eroding margins and operational leverage. Structurally, recoveries from such declines take time; reduced scale makes cost absorption harder and slows margin recovery even if product or contract wins resume.

6173 FAQ

What was Aqualine Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Aqualine Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥168.00 and its highest was ¥410.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Aqualine Ltd.’s market cap?

Aqualine Ltd.’s market cap is ¥1.56B.

When is Aqualine Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Aqualine Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 20, 2026 which is in 59 days.

How were Aqualine Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Aqualine Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported -¥12.6 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥12.6.

Is Aqualine Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Aqualine Ltd. pay dividends?

Aqualine Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Aqualine Ltd. dividends here

What is Aqualine Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Aqualine Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Aqualine Ltd. have?

Aqualine Ltd. has 8,361,129 shares outstanding.

What happened to Aqualine Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Aqualine Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥12.6 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.62%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aqualine Ltd.?

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Company Description

Aqualine Ltd.

Aqualine Ltd. provides emergency repair services for water supply products to individual and corporate clients in Japan. It offers a range of services, including unclogging blocks in toilets, kitchens, washrooms, and bathrooms; repairing leaks; selling water supply products; pipe-laying within homes and apartments; and renovating water supply systems, as well as customer-oriented services, such as dedicated customer call centers and on-site customer visits. The company also provides mineral water under the aqua-aqua brand name; and water dispenser services. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Hiroshima, Japan.