Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. (JP:1888)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
¥4,510.00
▼(-5.45% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/14/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: a strong equity base and stable gross margins are tempered by recent revenue weakness and negative free cash flow. Technicals add modest support (price above key longer-term averages with positive MACD), while valuation is reasonable with a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong equity base
A consistently high equity ratio (>50%) gives Wakachiku durable financial stability and greater resilience to construction-cycle volatility. This strengthens its ability to absorb project delays, access credit on better terms, and support working capital needs without immediate reliance on external financing.
Negative Factors
Volatile revenue growth
Unpredictable and recently declining revenue undermines visibility for backlog, capacity planning and long-term investment. For a project-driven construction firm, persistent top-line volatility can compress utilization, reduce scale benefits, and complicate multi-quarter planning for cash needs and hires.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong equity base
A consistently high equity ratio (>50%) gives Wakachiku durable financial stability and greater resilience to construction-cycle volatility. This strengthens its ability to absorb project delays, access credit on better terms, and support working capital needs without immediate reliance on external financing.
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Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. (1888) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥55.09B
Dividend Yield2.84%
Average Volume (3M)16.94K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.1
Beta (1Y)0.73
Revenue Growth15.45%
EPS Growth43.95%
CountryJP
Employees873
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryEngineering & Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)130.83
Shares Outstanding12,964,993
10 Day Avg. Volume13,890
30 Day Avg. Volume16,936
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.48
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio-4.26
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
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. engages in the construction, construction consulting, management, and real estate businesses in Japan and internationally. It is also involved in the marine development, regional and urban development, and environm...
How the Company Makes Money
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Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 90.00B | 86.46B | 94.92B | 84.00B | 89.16B | 89.82B |
| Gross Profit | 12.92B | 12.73B | 14.10B | 12.72B | 12.97B | 8.59B |
| EBITDA | 6.20B | 6.06B | 7.79B | 6.96B | 7.51B | 3.55B |
| Net Income | 3.76B | 3.69B | 5.09B | 5.44B | 4.74B | 1.81B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 83.00B | 92.41B | 91.09B | 88.58B | 81.64B | 91.59B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.01B | 13.22B | 18.89B | 27.32B | 16.40B | 14.38B |
| Total Debt | 3.31B | 12.70B | 4.43B | 4.43B | 6.28B | 18.21B |
| Total Liabilities | 34.53B | 42.54B | 43.70B | 45.88B | 43.28B | 57.74B |
| Stockholders Equity | 46.93B | 48.32B | 45.93B | 41.32B | 37.09B | 32.69B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -11.35B | -5.50B | 14.17B | 14.67B | -6.00B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | -10.26B | -4.03B | 15.07B | 15.95B | -5.45B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.85B | -3.61B | -1.33B | -1.48B | -651.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 6.45B | -1.31B | -2.90B | -12.66B | 5.13B |
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
4770.00
Price Trends
4717.90
Negative
4655.50
Negative
4818.60
Negative
Market Momentum
-125.07
Positive
44.60
Neutral
16.51
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1888, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 4770 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4479.25, above the 50-day MA of 4717.90, and below the 200-day MA of 4818.60, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -125.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.60 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.51 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:1888.
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | ¥51.37B | 6.41 | ― | 3.97% | 2.85% | 317.62% | |
75 Outperform | ¥52.34B | 7.30 | ― | 3.78% | 11.81% | 52.35% | |
67 Neutral | ¥70.48B | 11.22 | ― | 2.56% | 1.71% | 14.20% | |
65 Neutral | ¥55.09B | 9.11 | ― | 2.84% | 15.45% | 43.95% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | ¥72.17B | 7.46 | ― | 3.84% | -8.79% | ― | |
60 Neutral | ¥63.74B | 19.35 | ― | 1.57% | 11.01% | 231.83% |
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Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Wakachiku Construction Secures ¥13 Billion Commitment Line to Refinance Debt
Mar 18, 2026
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. has arranged new financing under a syndication-type commitment line with 10 financial institutions, including trust, city and regional banks, to optimize procurement of working capital. The company will use the fac...
Wakachiku Construction Reshapes Top Management With New President and Representative Directors
Mar 17, 2026
Wakachiku Construction has overhauled its top management structure, appointing current Director and Managing Executive Officer Mikihiko Nagasako as President and Representative Director, effective April 1, 2026. Nagasako, who has built his career ...
Wakachiku Construction Lifts Full-Year Forecasts and Raises Dividend Outlook
Mar 17, 2026
Wakachiku Construction has raised its full-year earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing sustained high construction progress and stronger profitability on existing projects. Consolidated net sales are now projected at ...
Wakachiku Construction to Become Subsidiary of Aso Corporation After Tender Offer
Mar 16, 2026
Wakachiku Construction announced the outcome of a tender offer for its common shares by ACVE Holdings, GK, which ran from February 13 to March 13, 2026, resulting in 1,071,300 shares being acquired out of 1,191,063 tendered. Following settlement o...
Wakachiku Seals Capital Alliance With Aso Group, Backs Tender Offer While Keeping Listing
Feb 12, 2026
Wakachiku Construction has entered into a capital and business alliance with Aso Corporation and ACVE Holdings to support sustainable growth and enhance corporate value, while its board has also backed a tender offer by ACVE Holdings for Wakachiku...
Wakachiku Backs Aso-Linked Tender Offer While Keeping TSE Listing
Feb 12, 2026
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. said its board has endorsed a tender offer for its common shares to be launched by ACVE Holdings GK, an investment vehicle wholly owned by major shareholder Aso Corporation. The company will support the offer but l...
Aso Group Unit Launches Tender Offer and Alliance Deal for Wakachiku Construction
Feb 12, 2026
Wakachiku Construction announced that ACVE Holdings, a wholly owned investment vehicle of Aso Corporation, will launch a tender offer to acquire common shares of Wakachiku and enter into a capital and business alliance with Aso and the company. AC...
Wakachiku Construction Backs Tender Offer and Alliance With Aso and ACVE Holdings
Feb 12, 2026
Wakachiku Construction has agreed to a tender offer for its shares by ACVE Holdings GK and to enter into a capital and business alliance with Aso Corporation and ACVE Holdings. Aso, which has been increasing its stake since 2019, signaled in Septe...
Wakachiku Construction Lifts Earnings and Keeps Outlook Intact
Feb 12, 2026
Wakachiku Construction reported a strong rebound for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with net sales rising 24.2% year on year to ¥75.06 billion and operating profit jumping 41.9% to ¥4.08 billion. Profit attributable to owners o...
Wakachiku Construction Secures ¥8.5 Billion in New Funding Under Commitment Line
Feb 3, 2026
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. has arranged new financing under existing commitment line agreements with a syndicate of 10 financial institutions, including trust, city and regional banks, to optimize its working capital structure. The company w...
Wakachiku Construction Taps ¥13 Billion Syndicated Credit Line for Working Capital
Jan 20, 2026
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. has decided to draw down funds under existing commitment line agreements with a syndicate of 10 financial institutions to efficiently secure working capital. The company will borrow 13 billion yen in total, using 1...
Wakachiku Construction Taps Syndicated Commitment Line for Working Capital
Jan 6, 2026
Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. has arranged new borrowings under existing commitment line agreements with a syndicate of 10 trust, city and regional banks to secure working capital. The company will repay 13 billion yen of existing loans and dra...
Wakachiku Construction Details Parent’s Interim Results and Shareholder Structure
Dec 25, 2025
Wakachiku Construction has disclosed that its unlisted parent company, ASO CORPORATION, has finalized its semi-annual financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and outlined the parent’s basic profile, including its healthc...
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