Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. (JP:2481)
:2481
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Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
¥766.00
▲(10.85% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:12/30/25
The score is driven primarily by strong financial safety (debt-free balance sheet) and attractive valuation (low P/E with a supportive dividend). These positives are tempered by less consistent cash conversion and only mixed technical positioning, with the longer-term trend still below key moving averages.
Positive Factors
Debt-Free Balance Sheet
A debt-free balance sheet enhances financial flexibility and reduces risk, allowing the company to invest in growth opportunities without the burden of debt servicing.
Negative Factors
Uneven Earnings Momentum
Inconsistent earnings growth can indicate volatility in business operations, making it challenging to predict future performance and potentially impacting investor confidence.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt-Free Balance Sheet
A debt-free balance sheet enhances financial flexibility and reduces risk, allowing the company to invest in growth opportunities without the burden of debt servicing.
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Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. (2481) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥3.71B
Dividend Yield2.95%
Average Volume (3M)1.98K
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.6
Beta (1Y)0.02
Revenue Growth9.54%
EPS Growth5.99%
CountryJP
Employees198
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryPublishing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)73.70
Shares Outstanding5,575,320
10 Day Avg. Volume870
30 Day Avg. Volume1,980
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.48
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)1.06
P/FCF Ratio10.08
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Townnews-Sha Co.,Ltd. engages in the publishing business in Japan. It issues Town News, a local information paper. The company is also involved in the planning, production, and printing of various printed materials, such as postcards, business car...
How the Company Makes Money
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. generates revenue through multiple channels. The primary source of income is derived from the sale of advertising space in its publications and digital platforms, including websites and mobile apps. The company also earns re...
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.63B | 3.68B | 3.74B | 3.69B | 3.25B | 2.94B |
| Gross Profit | 2.44B | 2.43B | 2.44B | 2.35B | 2.06B | 1.83B |
| EBITDA | 506.56M | 508.51M | 625.89M | 614.84M | 416.37M | 280.55M |
| Net Income | 406.85M | 389.14M | 492.58M | 430.00M | 310.96M | 193.36M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.77B | 5.85B | 5.49B | 4.98B | 4.54B | 4.18B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.13B | 2.28B | 2.03B | 1.89B | 1.95B | 1.72B |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 660.29M | 741.28M | 693.78M | 625.28M | 607.16M | 500.19M |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.11B | 5.11B | 4.80B | 4.35B | 3.93B | 3.68B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 387.08M | 381.78M | 395.19M | 377.30M | 237.09M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 400.18M | 428.76M | 464.85M | 411.30M | 244.46M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 235.99M | -361.89M | -418.56M | -222.47M | -24.24M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -104.89M | -93.85M | -82.81M | -77.29M | -66.25M |
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
691.00
Price Trends
688.74
Negative
686.50
Negative
687.99
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.80
Positive
39.17
Neutral
6.45
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2481, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 691 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 693.40, above the 50-day MA of 688.74, and above the 200-day MA of 687.99, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.80 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.17 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 6.45 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2481.
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥3.71B | 3.64 | ― | 2.95% | 9.54% | 5.99% | |
71 Outperform | ¥13.71B | 16.40 | ― | 3.16% | -1.07% | -25.73% | |
66 Neutral | ¥3.44B | 8.55 | ― | 2.78% | 13.42% | ― | |
62 Neutral | ¥19.15B | 33.91 | ― | 2.01% | 6.50% | 33.16% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
60 Neutral | ¥8.60B | 2.04 | ― | 1.06% | 7.53% | 124.36% | |
52 Neutral | ¥2.48B | -397.06 | ― | ― | 8.82% | -48.52% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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