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9744 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3354.00
-¥45.00(-1.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3354.00
-¥45.00(-1.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,952.50 - ¥3,718.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume44.60K
Average Volume (3M)338.79K
Market Cap
¥256.87B
Enterprise Value¥196.13K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥43.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)198.07
Shares Outstanding78,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume394,070
30 Day Avg. Volume338,786
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.92
Price to Book (P/B)5.18
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio16.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,140.00Price Target Upside-6.38% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)185.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥140.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetMeitec’s zero-debt, conservative balance sheet materially lowers financial risk and preserves long-term operational flexibility. High equity and sustained ROE (~20–26%) indicate capital efficiency, enabling stable dividends, investment in training/recruiting, and resilience through downturns.
High-quality Cash GenerationFCF that closely tracks earnings and large absolute operating/FCF (≈15.3B/15.2B in 2026) indicate durable cash conversion. This fuels reinvestment in staff, funds dividends and working capital, lowers refinancing needs, and supports steady operations and shareholder returns over multiple cycles.
Strong Profitability And Steady RevenueConsistent top-line growth and materially higher net income demonstrate sustainable earnings power. Healthy operating (12–14%) and net (≈9–10%) margins from a recurring staffing model provide predictable cash flow, supporting long-term investment in talent and maintaining competitive service delivery.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthTop-line growth has decelerated to low-single digits, which can constrain economies of scale in a staffing business where utilization and headcount growth drive margins. Prolonged slowdown risks slower margin expansion, reduced reinvestment capacity, and longer timelines to grow market share.
Slight Margin Softening Since PeakA drift down from earlier margin peaks suggests emerging cost or pricing pressure (wages, client pricing, or mix shifts). Sustained margin compression would erode free cash flow and ROE, forcing operational efficiency measures that could limit investment in recruitment and service quality over the medium term.
Growth Dependent On Internal Cash (no Leverage)Being debt-free reduces risk but constrains the pace of large-scale expansion or opportunistic M&A because the firm must rely on internally generated cash. In cyclical downturns, limited external financing capacity can delay strategic investments and slow market-share gains versus modestly leveraged peers.
Meitec News
9744 FAQ
What was Meitec Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meitec Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2952.50 and its highest was ¥3718.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Meitec Corporation’s market cap?
Meitec Corporation’s market cap is ¥256.87B.
When is Meitec Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meitec Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Meitec Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Meitec Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported ¥46.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Meitec Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meitec Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Meitec Corporation pay dividends?
Meitec Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥85 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.87%. See more information on Meitec Corporation dividends here
What is Meitec Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Meitec Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Meitec Corporation have?
Meitec Corporation has 78,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meitec Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meitec Corporation reported an EPS of ¥46.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.295%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meitec Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9744
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Company Description
Meitec Corporation
Meitec Corporation specializes in providing engineering personnel to manufacturing firms throughout Japan. The company's extensive range of engineering services includes mechanical, electrical, and electronic design, software development, chemical engineering, and analytical or evaluative support. Established in 1974, the organization was originally named Nagoya Technical Center Co., Ltd., but adopted its current name, Meitec Corporation, in 1985. Its headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan.
9744 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥3,140.00
▼(-6.38% Downside)