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2158 Stock Chart & Stats
¥873.00
¥2.00(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥873.00
¥2.00(0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥536.00 - ¥1,233.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume80.00K
Average Volume (3M)2.22M
Market Cap
¥24.83B
Enterprise Value¥25.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥3.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.7
Beta1.72
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding39,412,360
10 Day Avg. Volume1,134,060
30 Day Avg. Volume2,218,706
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-34.00
Price to Book (P/B)8.19
Price to Sales (P/S)4.12
P/FCF Ratio267.01
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
Revenue GrowthSustained top-line acceleration (+26% in 2026) indicates durable demand for FRONTEO’s e-discovery and AI services. Persistent revenue growth supports operational scale, funds continued product and data-science investment, and improves the company’s ability to convert larger enterprise engagements over multiple quarters.
Profitability Recovery & MarginsThe return to operating profit and net income, alongside a solid ~51% gross margin, reflects improving cost structure and pricing power in higher-value software/analytics work. Sustained margins increase free cash generation potential over time and provide cushion against project-level variability.
Specialized Business ModelA focused niche in e-discovery and AI legal analytics creates technical barriers, domain expertise, and client stickiness. Specialized offerings align with structural compliance and litigation demand, supporting recurring enterprise relationships and predictable contract pipelines across business cycles.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow contracted sharply to ~¥0.32B and free cash flow to ~¥0.12B despite ~¥0.54B in net income, signaling poor cash conversion. Persistent weak cash generation raises financing risk, limits reinvestment capacity, and increases reliance on external funding if working-capital needs persist.
Rising LeverageLeverage increased materially (debt roughly in line with equity), reducing financial flexibility. Higher debt amplifies interest and covenant exposure, constraining the firm’s ability to fund R&D or absorb cyclical downturns, especially given the recent deterioration in cash flow generation.
Profitability VolatilityHistorical swings in profitability, including a very weak 2024, indicate earnings volatility tied to project timing and market dynamics. This unpredictability complicates budgeting, elevates risk for long-term contracts, and can amplify refinancing or investment challenges during slower demand periods.
2158 FAQ
What was FRONTEO, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
FRONTEO, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥536.00 and its highest was ¥1233.00 in the past 12 months.
What is FRONTEO, Inc.’s market cap?
FRONTEO, Inc.’s market cap is ¥24.83B.
When is FRONTEO, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were FRONTEO, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is FRONTEO, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts FRONTEO, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does FRONTEO, Inc. pay dividends?
FRONTEO, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on FRONTEO, Inc. dividends here
What is FRONTEO, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
FRONTEO, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does FRONTEO, Inc. have?
FRONTEO, Inc. has 39,412,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to FRONTEO, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of FRONTEO, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2158
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Company Description
FRONTEO, Inc.
FRONTEO, Inc. specializes in eDiscovery and related services, particularly for Asian languages, serving clients across Japan, the United States, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through two primary divisions: its LegalTech AI Business and its broader AI Solution Business. It is proficient in handling electronic discovery and forensic information in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English. FRONTEO supports organizations navigating complex cross-border litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations, addressing cases such as antitrust violations, intellectual property disputes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, and product liability claims. Key offerings include Lit i View, an online eDiscovery software meticulously engineered to manage Asian-language characters, diverse encoding schemes, and native file systems. The company also provides its Intelligence Cloud solution, designed to streamline and reduce the substantial costs associated with international investigations and litigations. Moreover, FRONTEO delivers comprehensive electronic data forensic services, encompassing the critical tasks of preserving, analyzing, processing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in situations involving fraud or corporate data breaches. Its suite further encompasses Lit i View XAMINER, a digital forensic software, alongside complementary hardware, software, and various other forensic utilities. Beyond these core services, FRONTEO assists in developing robust document management procedures, conducting thorough corporate risk audits, and meeting legal requirements for stakeholder information disclosure. The company also applies its AI capabilities to offer solutions in diverse fields like business intelligence, healthcare, and digital communications. It serves a broad clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, law firms, corporate legal departments, and other professional advisors. Its offerings are marketed under prominent brands such as FRONTEO, KIBIT, Lit i View, and Landscaping. Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003, the company was originally known as UBIC, Inc. before officially rebranding as FRONTEO, Inc. in July 2016.
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