S-Pool, Inc. (JP:2471)
:2471
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S-Pool, Inc.
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
¥256.00
▼(-6.23% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/16/26
The score is held down primarily by elevated balance-sheet leverage and weakening top-line/earnings momentum. Offsetting factors include positive operating/free cash flow and a solid dividend yield, while technicals are largely neutral with the stock still below longer-term moving averages.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow Generation
S-Pool's positive TTM operating cash flow (~¥5.4B) and free cash flow (~¥3.5B) provide durable internal funding for working capital, dividends and debt service. Sustained cash generation in staffing/BPO supports capital allocation flexibility versus peers reliant on external financing.
Negative Factors
Elevated Financial Leverage
Leverage at ~2.4x D/E materially increases financial risk and reduces flexibility. High debt amplifies interest and refinancing exposure, constraining ability to invest in growth or absorb demand shocks in staffing services and raising the long-term cost of capital if revenues weaken further.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Generation
S-Pool's positive TTM operating cash flow (~¥5.4B) and free cash flow (~¥3.5B) provide durable internal funding for working capital, dividends and debt service. Sustained cash generation in staffing/BPO supports capital allocation flexibility versus peers reliant on external financing.
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S-Pool, Inc. (2471) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥18.88B
Dividend Yield3.76%
Average Volume (3M)534.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.64
Revenue Growth-0.73%
EPS Growth-33.23%
CountryJP
Employees1,055
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.36
Shares Outstanding79,007,510
10 Day Avg. Volume409,540
30 Day Avg. Volume534,383
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.47
Price to Book (P/B)2.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.79
P/FCF Ratio5.56
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)22.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥26.97B
S-Pool, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
S-Pool, Inc. provides human resources and outsourcing business solutions in Japan. It offers temporary staffing and recruitment services primarily focuses on operations that require communication skills. The company also provides outsourcing servi...
How the Company Makes Money
S-Pool, Inc. generates revenue through its human resource solutions, including temporary staffing, recruitment services, and outsourcing contracts. The company earns fees from businesses that hire temporary or contract staff supplied by S-Pool. Ad...
S-Pool, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
41
Neutral
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Nov 2025 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2022 | Nov 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 25.84B | 26.03B | 25.55B | 25.78B | 26.65B | 24.86B |
| Gross Profit | 9.64B | 8.59B | 8.39B | 8.07B | 8.04B | 7.46B |
| EBITDA | 6.12B | 6.25B | 6.14B | 5.30B | 5.18B | 3.34B |
| Net Income | 1.28B | 1.44B | 2.10B | 1.73B | 1.96B | 1.88B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 40.67B | 41.67B | 39.71B | 33.38B | 25.48B | 15.32B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.52B | 3.58B | 3.81B | 3.38B | 3.21B | 3.94B |
| Total Debt | 25.01B | 24.47B | 24.00B | 19.82B | 12.92B | 4.91B |
| Total Liabilities | 31.32B | 31.46B | 29.89B | 24.88B | 18.05B | 9.21B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.36B | 10.21B | 9.84B | 8.51B | 7.43B | 6.08B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.50B | 3.72B | 1.81B | -74.00M | 1.41B | 52.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.38B | 5.62B | 5.07B | 4.10B | 4.17B | 2.19B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.09B | -2.10B | -3.39B | -4.57B | -2.89B | -2.51B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.12B | -3.75B | -1.24B | 640.00M | -2.01B | 1.74B |
S-Pool, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
273.00
Price Trends
255.20
Negative
260.17
Negative
287.47
Negative
Market Momentum
1.08
Positive
47.28
Neutral
23.20
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2471, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 273 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 255.20, above the 50-day MA of 255.20, and below the 200-day MA of 287.47, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of 1.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.28 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.20 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2471.
S-Pool, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | ¥22.58B | -13.94 | ― | 3.79% | 2.25% | -14.89% | |
78 Outperform | ¥9.82B | 20.04 | ― | 1.72% | -2.21% | -27.21% | |
70 Outperform | ¥23.55B | 24.11 | ― | 5.45% | 10.29% | 15.92% | |
64 Neutral | ¥15.56B | 39.45 | ― | 3.66% | 6.88% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
49 Neutral | ¥18.88B | -75.52 | ― | 3.76% | -0.73% | -33.23% | |
49 Neutral | ¥9.10B | 426.22 | ― | 2.24% | 21.19% | -147.83% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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S-Pool, Inc. Corporate Events
S-Pool Executes Absorption-Type Company Split With Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Apr 14, 2026
S-Pool, Inc. has approved and executed an absorption-type company split agreement under which part of the rights and obligations of its Professional Human Resource Utilisation Services Segment will be transferred to its wholly owned subsidiary S-P...
S-Pool Swings to Quarterly Loss but Maintains Full-Year Profit and Dividend Outlook
Apr 14, 2026
S-Pool, Inc. reported a weak first quarter for the three months ended February 28, 2026, with revenue down 3.2% year on year to ¥5,938 million and operating profit plunging 85.9% to ¥36 million, resulting in a net loss attributable to ow...
S-Pool Maintains ¥10 Year-End Dividend, Reaffirms Shareholder Return Policy
Jan 27, 2026
S-Pool, Inc. has resolved to pay an ordinary term-end dividend of 10 yen per share for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025, matching both its latest forecast and the previous year’s payout, with the total dividend amounting to 781 millio...
S-Pool to Shift Part of Professional HR Services to Subsidiary in Search of Synergies
Jan 23, 2026
S-Pool, Inc. has approved a simplified absorption-type company split under which certain rights and obligations of its Professional Human Resource Utilisation Services Segment will be transferred to wholly owned subsidiary S-Pool Bridge, Inc., eff...
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