Link and Motivation Inc. (JP:2170)
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2170 Stock Chart & Stats
¥504.00
-¥16.00(-2.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥504.00
-¥16.00(-2.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥475.00 - ¥649.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume149.30K
Average Volume (3M)338.46K
Market Cap
¥54.27B
Enterprise Value¥65.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥11.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥15.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.1
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.46
Shares Outstanding110,937,010
10 Day Avg. Volume315,560
30 Day Avg. Volume338,456
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.60
Price to Book (P/B)4.07
Price to Sales (P/S)1.33
P/FCF Ratio10.73
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)31.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥46.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowLink and Motivation's consistently positive, high-quality free cash flow (about ¥5.2B in 2025 and ~97–98% correlation with net income) provides durable internal funding for investment, dividends, and debt service. That cash resilience cushions cyclical consulting demand and supports strategic reinvestment over the medium term.
Steady Revenue Growth With Improving MarginsSustained top-line growth coupled with multi-year gross margin expansion (roughly 47% to 54%) underpins healthy operating profitability (EBIT ~13–15%). This structural improvement enhances operating leverage, funds product and platform development, and supports more resilient operating cash flows across economic cycles.
Diversified Services And Recurring Platform RevenueA multi-channel business model—consulting, education, recruitment and subscription/licensed HR platforms—reduces client concentration and cyclicality. Recurring platform revenue and licensing increase customer stickiness and predictable revenue, strengthening long-term customer relationships and margin stability.
Bears Say
Sharp 2025 Net Margin DeclineThe pronounced drop in net margin despite stable EBIT implies meaningful non-operating pressures (taxes, one-offs, interest), reducing earnings resilience. Persistent bottom-line volatility threatens dividend sustainability, credit metrics and management flexibility if such items recur over the medium term.
Elevated Leverage Relative To EquityAlthough leverage has improved versus earlier years, a debt-to-equity ratio above 1.0 limits financial flexibility. Elevated debt increases sensitivity to profit swings, raises refinancing risk and constrains capital allocation toward M&A or platform investment if earnings do not stabilize.
Earnings And Cashflow Growth VolatilityLarge EPS contraction and a notable FCF decline in 2025 highlight volatility in bottom-line and cash-generation trends. That inconsistency complicates medium-term planning, heightens sensitivity to one-off items, and weakens confidence in sustainably funding dividends or accelerated growth investments.
Link and Motivation Inc. News
2170 FAQ
What was Link and Motivation Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Link and Motivation Inc. lowest stock price was ¥475.00 and its highest was ¥649.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Link and Motivation Inc.’s market cap?
Link and Motivation Inc.’s market cap is ¥54.27B.
When is Link and Motivation Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Link and Motivation Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Link and Motivation Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Link and Motivation Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported -¥8.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥8.46.
Is Link and Motivation Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Link and Motivation Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Link and Motivation Inc. pay dividends?
Link and Motivation Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of ¥4.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.96%. See more information on Link and Motivation Inc. dividends here
What is Link and Motivation Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Link and Motivation Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Link and Motivation Inc. have?
Link and Motivation Inc. has 110,937,010 shares outstanding.
What happened to Link and Motivation Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Link and Motivation Inc. reported an EPS of -¥8.46 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.095%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Link and Motivation Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2170
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Company Description
Link and Motivation Inc.
Link and Motivation Inc. provides consulting and cloud services in Japan. It offers consulting, training package, and cloud services for employee engagement; corporate branding services; personnel placement and temp staff services; and venture incubation services, as well as operates career schools and examination preparatory schools. Link and Motivation Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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