Starts Publishing Corporation (JP:7849)
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7849 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3850.00
¥14.00(0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3850.00
¥14.00(0.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,350.00 - ¥4,630.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.90K
Average Volume (3M)2.57K
Market Cap
¥13.71B
Enterprise Value¥10.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)327.66
Shares Outstanding3,840,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,710
30 Day Avg. Volume2,566
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.43
Price to Book (P/B)1.36
Price to Sales (P/S)1.79
P/FCF Ratio18.46
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)416.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥9.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetA zero-debt, conservatively funded balance sheet gives durable financial flexibility: it lowers default risk, supports continued content investment and licensing deals, enables steady dividends or buybacks, and allows the company to fund digital transition or acquisitions without reliance on markets.
High And Stable MarginsSustained high gross and operating margins reflect the IP-driven publishing model and pricing power. These margins create a structural buffer versus cyclical print declines, support reinvestment in talent and digital platforms, and help preserve cash flow through content cycles.
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionProfitability that largely converts to free cash flow underpins long-term financial health: it funds ongoing content production, platform development, licensing initiatives and shareholder returns without depending on external financing, improving resilience across cycles.
Bears Say
Revenue WeaknessA declining top line, even modest, signals structural challenges in content acquisition, audience growth or channel monetization. Over several quarters this reduces scalability of fixed-cost investments, pressures long-term growth potential, and makes sustaining margins harder without hit titles.
Volatile Operating Cash GenerationVariability and recent weakness in operating cash flow versus reported profits reduces earnings quality and planning visibility. For an IP-heavy publisher this complicates multi-year content spending, platform investment timing and reliable dividend or licensing commitments.
Moderating Returns And MomentumA decline in ROE and cooled earnings momentum suggests operational efficiency or growth issues. Sustained moderation can indicate tougher competition, slower digital adoption, or weaker title performance, pressuring long-term shareholder returns unless offset by strategic shifts.
Starts Publishing Corporation News
7849 FAQ
What was Starts Publishing Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Starts Publishing Corporation lowest stock price was ¥3350.00 and its highest was ¥4630.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Starts Publishing Corporation’s market cap?
Starts Publishing Corporation’s market cap is ¥13.71B.
When is Starts Publishing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Starts Publishing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Starts Publishing Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Starts Publishing Corporation released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥60.
Is Starts Publishing Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Starts Publishing Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Starts Publishing Corporation pay dividends?
Starts Publishing Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥80 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.16%. See more information on Starts Publishing Corporation dividends here
What is Starts Publishing Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Starts Publishing Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Starts Publishing Corporation have?
Starts Publishing Corporation has 3,840,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Starts Publishing Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Starts Publishing Corporation reported an EPS of ¥60 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.75%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Starts Publishing Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7849
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Company Description
Starts Publishing Corporation
Starts Publishing Corporation engages in the publishing business in Japan. The company publishes magazines, such as Oz magazine, Oz magazine trip, Metro Minutes, and Aerde; operates Oz Mall, an information site for women; and provides OZ premium reservation service, which allows online reservations for restaurants, hotels, beauty salons, etc. It also operates novel posting sites, such as Noichigo, Berry's Cafe, and Novem, as well as publishes books, e-comics, e-books, and comics. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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