Revenue GrowthAn ~11.8% reported revenue increase indicates sustained demand and commercial traction across product lines. Over a 2–6 month horizon this supports scale economies, strengthens supplier and client negotiating leverage, and provides a firmer base to pursue margin recovery and strategic investments.

Product & Market DiversificationASTMAX's specialization in semiconductor devices and custom electronic solutions across automotive, telecom, consumer and industrial markets creates durable product-market fit. Diversified end markets and a stated R&D focus support recurring contract opportunities and reduce single-market cyclicality risk.

Capital Structure StabilityA moderate leverage profile with a stable equity ratio provides financial flexibility versus highly leveraged peers. This structure gives management runway to fund R&D or absorb short-term volatility without immediate refinancing, supporting strategic execution over the medium term.

Bears Say

Weak Cash GenerationDeteriorating operating cash flow and negative free cash flow constrain internal funding for capex, product development and working capital. Over months this forces reliance on external financing or cost cuts, reducing strategic optionality and increasing financing or dilution risk.

Negative Profitability & MarginsReported negative gross and net margins point to structural cost, pricing, or product mix issues. Persistent unprofitability erodes the company's ability to reinvest, weakens competitive positioning, and requires durable operational improvements to restore sustainable earnings conversion.

Rising Leverage & Negative ROEAn uptick in debt-to-equity alongside a negative ROE raises financial risk and can increase the cost of capital. If leverage grows while returns remain negative, the company faces pressure to deleverage, raise costly capital, or accept dilution, limiting strategic flexibility in the medium term.

7162 FAQ

What was ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s price range in the past 12 months?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) lowest stock price was ¥200.00 and its highest was ¥323.00 in the past 12 months.

What is ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s market cap?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s market cap is ¥2.74B.

When is ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s upcoming earnings report date?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 87 days.

How were ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s earnings last quarter?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) released its earnings results on Feb 02, 2026. The company reported -¥27.324 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥27.324.

Is ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) pay dividends?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) pays a Annually dividend of ¥7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.24%. See more information on ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) dividends here

What is ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s EPS estimate?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) have?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) has 13,160,300 shares outstanding.

What happened to ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)’s price movement after its last earnings report?

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162) reported an EPS of -¥27.324 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.943%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7162

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Company Description

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. (7162)

ASTMAX Co., Ltd. engages in asset management business for managing the assets of individual and institutional investors in Japan. It is also involved in the solar and geothermal power generation activities; electricity trading, including procurement and supply of electricity; and provision of management systems to retail electric and gas utilities. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.