Artner Co., Ltd. (JP:2163)
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Artner Co., Ltd.
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,105.00
▲(1.54% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/14/26
Overall score is supported primarily by strong financial quality (profitability and cash flow) and a solid dividend yield, but is meaningfully offset by weak technicals showing bearish momentum and the recent slowdown in revenue growth alongside new debt in 2026.
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Consistent free cash flow growth and tight cash conversion (FCF tracking net income and rising to ~1.41B) provide durable internal funding. This underpins dividends, working capital and reinvestment in recruiting/training, and cushions the balance sheet against cyclical stress.
Negative Factors
Revenue growth slowdown
A marked deceleration in top-line growth reduces operating leverage and the margin expansion runway. Slower revenue makes it harder to fund growth initiatives internally and raises reliance on winning higher-margin contracts or improving utilization to sustain profit growth over multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
Consistent free cash flow growth and tight cash conversion (FCF tracking net income and rising to ~1.41B) provide durable internal funding. This underpins dividends, working capital and reinvestment in recruiting/training, and cushions the balance sheet against cyclical stress.
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Artner Co., Ltd. (2163) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥20.83B
Dividend Yield4.05%
Average Volume (3M)44.44K
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.5
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth8.88%
EPS Growth12.64%
CountryJP
Employees1,397
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding10,627,920
10 Day Avg. Volume22,840
30 Day Avg. Volume44,440
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-122.00
Price to Book (P/B)4.21
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio15.65
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)124.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥12.00B
Artner Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Artner Co.,Ltd. provides worker dispatching and employment placement services in Japan. The company is also involved in the design and development of machinery, electronic devices, and electric circuits; and development of software. It serves engi...
How the Company Makes Money
Artner makes money primarily by providing engineering talent and technical services to client companies under staffing/dispatch and contracted service arrangements. The core revenue stream is service fees billed to clients for the work performed b...
Artner Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 11.55B | 12.05B | 11.13B | 10.11B | 9.24B | 8.10B |
| Gross Profit | 4.34B | 4.57B | 4.11B | 3.54B | 3.07B | 2.80B |
| EBITDA | 1.98B | 1.86B | 1.84B | 1.55B | 1.23B | 1.09B |
| Net Income | 1.36B | 1.26B | 1.26B | 1.05B | 895.15M | 728.78M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 7.06B | 9.06B | 6.69B | 6.11B | 5.67B | 5.09B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.68B | 4.73B | 4.59B | 4.28B | 3.98B | 3.55B |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 1.04B | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 2.03B | 3.84B | 1.98B | 1.84B | 1.63B | 1.51B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.03B | 5.22B | 4.71B | 4.27B | 4.05B | 3.58B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.43B | 1.41B | 1.13B | 1.11B | 858.46M | 760.67M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.44B | 1.42B | 1.18B | 1.13B | 872.60M | 770.93M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -80.23M | -1.39B | -49.98M | -5.97M | -24.09M | 33.64M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -866.81M | 110.22M | -819.13M | -818.54M | -426.83M | -270.04M |
Artner Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
2073.00
Price Trends
1996.00
Negative
2013.80
Negative
1960.08
Positive
Market Momentum
-7.75
Negative
53.54
Neutral
89.80
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2163, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2073 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1945.45, above the 50-day MA of 1996.00, and above the 200-day MA of 1960.08, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -7.75 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 89.80 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:2163.
Artner Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥20.48B | 8.06 | ― | 3.09% | 4.92% | -27.88% | |
70 Outperform | ¥26.65B | 8.25 | ― | 3.86% | 1.18% | -5.05% | |
70 Outperform | ¥24.30B | 24.11 | ― | 5.45% | 21.90% | 0.46% | |
66 Neutral | ¥20.83B | 17.48 | ― | 4.05% | 8.88% | 12.64% | |
64 Neutral | ¥16.70B | 65.84 | ― | 3.66% | 8.62% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
54 Neutral | ¥20.86B | 14.32 | ― | 3.76% | 6.74% | 7.56% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Artner Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Artner Announces Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency and Shareholder Returns
Mar 13, 2026
Artner Co., Ltd. has authorized a new share buyback program, resolving at its board meeting on March 13, 2026 to repurchase up to 30,000 common shares, or 0.28% of its outstanding stock, for a maximum of ¥50 million via market purchases on th...
Artner Raises Annual Dividend to ¥84 Per Share for FY2026
Mar 13, 2026
Artner Co., Ltd. has announced that its board resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥42 per share for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, matching its prior forecast and the previous year’s year-end level. This brings the total ann...
Artner Delivers Strong First Consolidated Results and Lifts Dividend Outlook
Mar 13, 2026
Artner Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥12.0 billion and operating profit of ¥1.82 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, marking its first year of consolidated financial reporting. Profit attributable to owners...
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