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2301 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1777.00
-¥15.00(-0.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1777.00
-¥15.00(-0.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,506.00 - ¥1,948.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.20K
Average Volume (3M)174.22K
Market Cap
¥23.26B
Enterprise Value¥15.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.54B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Sep 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)107.05
Shares Outstanding15,560,000
10 Day Avg. Volume120,480
30 Day Avg. Volume174,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.98
P/FCF Ratio11.56
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)184.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥13.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetA debt-free balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and provides durable resilience in cyclical staffing demand. It preserves capacity to fund working capital, M&A or buybacks without refinancing pressure, supporting long-term operational stability and strategic optionality.
High Profitability MarginsConsistently high gross, operating and net margins indicate strong pricing power and an efficient cost structure in recruitment services. Durable profitability supports reinvestment in product and talent, funds shareholder returns, and helps sustain earnings across cycles.
Robust Free Cash FlowFree cash flow nearly equals reported earnings and increased materially, demonstrating excellent cash conversion. Reliable FCF enables consistent dividends, reinvestment in growth, and resilience to hiring-cycle volatility without needing external financing.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue GrowthTop-line growth decelerated to roughly 3% in the latest year despite multi-year expansion from ¥5.7B to ¥11.0B (2020-2025). Persistent slowdown could indicate market saturation in core student hiring or tougher competition, limiting future scale and operating leverage.
Margin And ROE SofteningNet margin compression and a decline in ROE (mid-teens to low-teens) suggest recent incremental capital is earning less. Reduced return profiles can constrain organic funding for growth, lower potential shareholder returns, and signal pressure on core economics if trends persist.
Cash Conversion VolatilityOperating cash flow underperformed earnings in 2024 and exhibits year-to-year variability. Irregular cash conversion can strain working capital, complicate capital allocation and dividend planning, and increase cyclicality risk in a seasonal staffing business.
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. News
2301 FAQ
What was GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1506.00 and its highest was ¥1948.00 in the past 12 months.
What is GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥23.26B.
When is GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 14, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jun 08, 2026. The company reported ¥55.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥55.13.
Is GAKUJO Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does GAKUJO Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥38 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.79%. See more information on GAKUJO Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does GAKUJO Co., Ltd. have?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. has 15,560,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to GAKUJO Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
GAKUJO Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥55.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.027%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of GAKUJO Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2301
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
GAKUJO Co., Ltd.
Gakujo Co., Ltd. delivers extensive human resources and talent acquisition solutions throughout Japan. The firm's offerings encompass a broad spectrum of services, including dedicated recruitment assistance for both recent graduates and seasoned professionals, general employment support, and the organization of career transition events for job seekers. Additionally, they provide guidance for internships, professional training programs, the creation of recruiting materials, alongside offering recruitment outsourcing and advertising services. Founded in 1976, Gakujo's corporate headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan.
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