Starts Publishing Corporation (7849) Price & Analysis

Compare

0 Followers

7849 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3850.00

¥14.00(0.47%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥3850.00

¥14.00(0.47%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥3,240.00 - ¥4,630.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.90K

Average Volume (3M)2.57K

Market Cap

¥14.28B

Enterprise Value¥8.67B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.07B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00

Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4

Beta0.41

Next Earnings

May 20, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.16%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)119.30

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Debt-free, Well-capitalized Balance SheetA zero-debt balance sheet and rising equity provide durable financial flexibility: the company can fund content acquisition, marketing, or M&A without refinancing risk, absorb cyclical revenue dips, and sustain dividends or buybacks. This structural strength reduces solvency risk and supports long-term strategic execution.

Consistent Cash-generation Track RecordHistorically close FCF-to-net-income conversion signals reliable internal funding for operations and IP investment. That pattern underpins sustainable capital allocation (content development, digital transition) and supports resilience through content cycles, providing a durable foundation even if short-term cash flow fluctuates.

Historically Healthy Margins And Prior Revenue ExpansionStrong gross and operating margins for a publisher indicate efficient editorial, production and distribution capabilities and pricing power in core genres. The 2021–2024 revenue expansion shows ability to scale IP and channels, a structural advantage that supports long-term profit recovery if growth headwinds ease.

Bears Say

2025 Revenue And Earnings SlowdownA material slowdown with margin compression in 2025 signals that recent top-line momentum and pricing/leverage may be weakening. If driven by softer content sales or mix shifts, this can have persistent effects: lower reinvestment capacity, reduced bargaining power with creators/distributors, and prolonged margin pressure absent structural changes.

Sharp 2025 Drop In Operating And Free Cash FlowA marked year-over-year cash-flow decline increases cash-conversion volatility and constrains discretionary spend. For a content business this can delay new IP development or marketing, pressuring future revenue. Lower FCF also limits buffer for dividends or opportunistic investments, raising funding risk if weakness persists.

Negative Recent Revenue/EPS Trends And Limited LiquidityNegative revenue and EPS growth indicate underlying demand or margin challenges that may not reverse quickly. Combined with small average trading volume, the company faces scale and liquidity constraints that can hinder access to capital, make partnerships or larger deals harder, and amplify execution risk during prolonged softness.

Starts Publishing Corporation News

Starts Publishing Posts Lower 2025 Earnings but Strengthens Balance Sheet

Starts Publishing Corporation ( ($JP:7849) ) has shared an update. Starts Publishing Corporation reported full-year 2025 results showing...

7d ago

7849

Starts Publishing Corporation Reports Decline in Q2 2025 Financial Performance

The latest update is out from Starts Publishing Corporation ( ($JP:7849) ). Starts Publishing Corporation reported a decline...

6M ago

7849

Starts Publishing Reports Steady Growth in 2024 Financial Results

The latest announcement is out from Starts Publishing Corporation ( ($JP:7849) ). Starts Publishing Corporation reported a modest...

1y ago

7849

Starts Publishing Sees Sales Rise Amid Profit Decline

Starts Publishing Corporation (JP:7849) has released an update. Starts Publishing Corporation reported a 4.1% increase in net sales...

1y ago

7849

7849 FAQ

What was Starts Publishing Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Starts Publishing Corporation lowest stock price was ¥3240.00 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 ¥14.28B.

When is Starts Publishing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Starts Publishing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 90 days.

How were Starts Publishing Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Starts Publishing Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥119.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥119.3.

Is Starts Publishing Corporation overvalued?

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

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 ¥119.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.937%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Starts Publishing Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7849

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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.