S-Pool, Inc. (JP:2471)
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S-Pool, Inc.
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
¥249.00
▼(-8.79% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/24/26
The score is anchored by attractive valuation (low P/E and strong dividend yield), but is held back by weaker financial profile trends—flat-to-down revenue, a 2025 net margin decline, and materially higher leverage. Technicals further pressure the rating as the stock remains in a downtrend with negative momentum.
Positive Factors
Solid operating profitability
S-Pool's steady gross and EBIT margins indicate persistent underlying operating strength versus peers. Durable margins in staffing/BPO support internal reinvestment, cover fixed costs through cycles, and provide a base for sustainable cash generation even if revenue growth remains muted.
Negative Factors
Flat-to-declining revenue trend
Sustained flat or modestly negative top-line growth constrains operating leverage and long-term earnings potential. In staffing, revenue growth drives utilization and pricing power; persistent stagnation risks market share erosion and forces reliance on margins or one-off actions to sustain profits.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Solid operating profitability
S-Pool's steady gross and EBIT margins indicate persistent underlying operating strength versus peers. Durable margins in staffing/BPO support internal reinvestment, cover fixed costs through cycles, and provide a base for sustainable cash generation even if revenue growth remains muted.
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S-Pool, Inc. (2471) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥19.28B
Dividend Yield3.76%
Average Volume (3M)534.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.5
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth6.74%
EPS Growth7.56%
CountryJP
Employees1,055
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.79
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)21.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥26.80B
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...
S-Pool, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
| Breakdown | Nov 2025 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2022 | Nov 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 26.03B | 25.55B | 25.78B | 26.65B | 24.86B |
| Gross Profit | 8.59B | 8.39B | 8.07B | 8.04B | 7.46B |
| EBITDA | 6.25B | 6.14B | 5.30B | 5.18B | 3.34B |
| Net Income | 1.44B | 2.10B | 1.73B | 1.96B | 1.88B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 41.67B | 39.71B | 33.38B | 25.48B | 15.32B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.58B | 3.81B | 3.38B | 3.21B | 3.94B |
| Total Debt | 24.47B | 24.00B | 19.82B | 12.92B | 4.91B |
| Total Liabilities | 31.46B | 29.89B | 24.88B | 18.05B | 9.21B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.21B | 9.84B | 8.51B | 7.43B | 6.08B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.72B | 1.81B | -74.00M | 1.41B | 52.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.62B | 5.07B | 4.10B | 4.17B | 2.19B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.10B | -3.39B | -4.57B | -2.89B | -2.51B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.75B | -1.24B | 640.00M | -2.01B | 1.74B |
S-Pool, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
273.00
Price Trends
256.74
Negative
263.53
Negative
292.54
Negative
Market Momentum
-3.19
Positive
40.54
Neutral
25.39
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 251.95, above the 50-day MA of 256.74, and below the 200-day MA of 292.54, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.19 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.39 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 | ¥22.65B | -13.94 | ― | 3.79% | 2.69% | -13.40% | |
78 Outperform | ¥10.52B | 13.11 | ― | 1.72% | 3.95% | 4.50% | |
70 Outperform | ¥25.60B | 24.11 | ― | 5.45% | 21.90% | 0.46% | |
64 Neutral | ¥15.95B | 65.84 | ― | 3.66% | 8.62% | ― | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
54 Neutral | ¥19.28B | 7.49 | ― | 3.76% | 6.74% | 7.56% | |
51 Neutral | ¥10.03B | 426.22 | ― | 2.24% | 32.39% | -127.51% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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S-Pool, Inc. Corporate Events
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...
S-Pool Sets Medium- to Long-Term Growth Strategy for Special Needs Employment Support
Jan 14, 2026
S-Pool, Inc. announced that it has formulated a medium- to long-term growth strategy for its Special Needs Employment Support Business, leveraging the operational track record and support know-how it has accumulated through farm-based employment p...
S-Pool Swings to Operating Loss on Heavier Upfront Investments Despite Modest Sales Decline
Jan 14, 2026
S-Pool, Inc. reported a slight year-on-year decline in non-consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025, with revenue falling 2.4% to ¥2,879 million. Profitability weakened more sharply as the company recorded an operati...
S-Pool Posts Lower FY2025 Profit but Signals Earnings Rebound in 2026 Forecast
Jan 14, 2026
S-Pool reported modest revenue growth of 1.9% to ¥26.0 billion for the year ended November 30, 2025, but profitability weakened as operating profit fell 13.1% to ¥2.4 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent declined 31.2%...
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