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AIAI Group Corporation (6557) Price & Analysis

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6557 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1378.00

-¥5.00(-0.31%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1378.00

-¥5.00(-0.31%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥580.00 - ¥1,622.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume16.50K

Average Volume (3M)9.39K

Market Cap

¥4.13B

Enterprise Value¥19.43B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.39B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥6.34B

Price to Earnings (P/E)6.5

Beta-0.98

Next Earnings

Aug 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)53.73

Shares Outstanding6,690,762

10 Day Avg. Volume12,300

30 Day Avg. Volume9,390

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.26

Price to Book (P/B)2.29

Price to Sales (P/S)0.51

P/FCF Ratio12.70

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

Revenue & Margin RecoveryThe company has delivered steady revenue growth (latest annual ~8.8%) and recovered from a loss in 2023 to consistent net income in 2024–2026. Gross margin rose to ~19% and operating margin to ~7.6% in 2026, indicating structural improvement in unit economics and durable profit recovery that supports reinvestment and long-term operational planning.

Free Cash Flow ConversionFree cash flow converted roughly 65% of reported net income in 2026 and FCF was positive, showing earnings translate into real cash. This durable cash-generation capacity improves the company's ability to fund capex, working capital, and gradual deleveraging without relying solely on external financing over the next several quarters.

Strong ROE / Equity GrowthA roughly 19% ROE in 2026 indicates efficient use of shareholder capital and improving profitability dynamics. Combined with equity growth, this suggests management is generating attractive returns on reinvested capital, supporting sustainable internal funding for growth initiatives and enhancing resilience to moderate industry headwinds.

Bears Say

Very High LeverageThe firm's capital structure is highly leveraged (~6x debt/equity), materially increasing refinancing and interest-rate risk. Such leverage constrains financial flexibility, limits capacity to absorb operational shocks, and raises the priority of debt servicing over strategic investments until leverage is meaningfully reduced.

Weak Cash Coverage Of DebtOperating cash flow covers only a small fraction of total debt (~0.09 in 2026), indicating the business generates insufficient cash relative to its obligations. This structural mismatch heightens refinancing vulnerability and makes the company sensitive to interest cost rises or modest earnings setbacks over the medium term.

Historic Cash/Earnings VolatilityThe company’s history includes intermittent negative FCF and a sharp 2023 FCF drop, showing earnings and cash generation are uneven. That volatility amplifies the risk from current high leverage, complicates forecasting and capital allocation, and undermines confidence in sustainably funding debt and investments without further deleveraging.

6557 FAQ

What was AIAI Group Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

AIAI Group Corporation lowest stock price was ¥580.00 and its highest was ¥1622.00 in the past 12 months.

What is AIAI Group Corporation’s market cap?

AIAI Group Corporation’s market cap is ¥4.13B.

When is AIAI Group Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

AIAI Group Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 33 days.

How were AIAI Group Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

AIAI Group Corporation released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported ¥28.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥28.65.

Is AIAI Group Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts AIAI Group Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does AIAI Group Corporation pay dividends?

AIAI Group Corporation does not currently pay dividends.

What is AIAI Group Corporation’s EPS estimate?

AIAI Group Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does AIAI Group Corporation have?

AIAI Group Corporation has 6,690,762 shares outstanding.

What happened to AIAI Group Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

AIAI Group Corporation reported an EPS of ¥28.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -22.222%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AIAI Group Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6557

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Company Description

AIAI Group Corporation

AIAI Group Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, provides a diverse range of services in the childcare and elder care sectors. In Japan, its operations encompass managing nursery schools, offering child development support offices, and delivering after-school day services. For the elderly, the company operates various facilities including housing, residential fee-based nursing homes, and home-visit nursing care services. Furthermore, AIAI Group is engaged in the planning, development, sales, and operation of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions tailored specifically for the childcare and nursing care fields. Founded in 2007, the company was formerly known as global bridge HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. before officially changing its name to AIAI Group Corporation in January 2022.