Revenue GrowthSustained high revenue growth provides a durable foundation for scale and market penetration in infrastructure software. Over 2-6 months this expands recurring revenue potential, supports investment in product development, and can help absorb fixed costs as the business scales.

Gross Margin StrengthA relatively healthy gross margin indicates the core product/service has sound unit economics, giving management room to improve operating leverage. If cost controls improve, strong gross margins can sustainably convert top-line growth into positive operating profits over the medium term.

Low Business VolatilityA low beta suggests the company’s revenues and cash flows are less sensitive to market swings, aiding planning and capital allocation. Reduced volatility supports steady execution of multi-month product and sales initiatives and can lower the effective cost of raising external capital.

Bears Say

High LeverageSignificant leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-cost risk. Over several months higher debt service constrains investment in R&D or sales, increases vulnerability to rate moves, and can force defensive actions if cash flows falter.

Weak Cash GenerationNegative free cash flow trends limit the company's ability to self-fund growth, R&D, or debt reduction. Persisting cash deficits over months increase reliance on external financing, raising execution risk and potentially diluting shareholders or constraining strategic initiatives.

Negative Operating ProfitabilityNegative EBIT and net margins indicate structural issues converting revenue into profit. Without sustained margin improvement, top-line growth may not translate to shareholder value; prolonged losses can erode equity and limit reinvestment capacity over the medium term.

9417 FAQ

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

Smartvalue Co.Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥300.00 and its highest was ¥529.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Smartvalue Co.Ltd.’s market cap?

Smartvalue Co.Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.58B.

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

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Smartvalue Co.Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

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Does Smartvalue Co.Ltd. pay dividends?

Smartvalue Co.Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.04%. See more information on Smartvalue Co.Ltd. dividends here

What is Smartvalue Co.Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Smartvalue Co.Ltd. have?

Smartvalue Co.Ltd. has 10,679,800 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

Smartvalue Co.Ltd.

Smartvalue Co., Ltd. provides cloud and mobile solutions in Japan. It offers SMART L-Gov, a cloud platform for solving various regional issues; GaaS (Government as a Service), an online administration platform; healthcare support; Mobility IoT, a mobility platform to solve the problems of the mobility society; Kuruma Base, a service that provides a platform for business operators engaged in the service of cars business; and AfterMarket For biz that handles various devices and services installed in vehicles for corporations. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.