Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion across multiple years demonstrates durable loan origination and demand for consumer lending. Growing revenue supports scale in interest income and creates room to absorb credit costs, underpinning medium-term earnings resilience even if growth moderates.

High Profit MarginsExceptionally high and improving margins indicate structurally strong economics in the core lending business, reflecting effective pricing and low direct costs. Margin durability provides long-term capacity to fund reserves, dividends or reinvestment despite cyclical pressure on volumes.

Balanced Capital Base & ROEA healthy equity ratio with positive ROE suggests the firm maintains a balanced capital structure while delivering returns on shareholder capital. This combination supports capitalization for regulated lending and provides buffer against credit shocks, aiding medium-term stability.

Bears Say

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow, even if improving, signals the business is not fully self-funding loan growth and operations. Continued cash deficits necessitate external financing, raising refinancing risk and constraining strategic flexibility over the medium term.

Leverage RelianceMaterial reliance on debt amplifies sensitivity to rising funding costs and refinancing cycles. Elevated leverage constrains the firm's ability to absorb credit losses and increases vulnerability to rate shocks, reducing balance-sheet resilience over the next several quarters.

EPS ContractionNegative EPS growth despite revenue gains implies rising costs, credit provisioning, or financing pressures that erode per-share earnings. If persistent, EPS contraction limits retained earnings accumulation and could impede dividend sustainability and reinvestment capacity.

8772 FAQ

What was Asax Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Asax Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥594.00 and its highest was ¥966.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Asax Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Asax Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥30.04B.

When is Asax Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Asax Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 57 days.

How were Asax Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Asax Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported ¥34.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥34.35.

Is Asax Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Asax Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Asax Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.41%. See more information on Asax Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Asax Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Asax Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Asax Co., Ltd. have?

Asax Co., Ltd. has 32,980,500 shares outstanding.

What happened to Asax Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Asax Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥34.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.545%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Asax Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Asax Co., Ltd.

Asax Co., Ltd. provides real estate mortgage loans for individual and corporate customers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.