Conservative And Improving LeverageA steadily declining debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility: lower leverage reduces solvency risk, preserves borrowing capacity for strategic investments or M&A, and helps the company weather cyclical downturns without forcing asset sales or dilutive capital raises.

Revenue Growth ReboundA return to positive revenue growth after prior declines indicates regained market traction and stronger demand for its subscription and consulting offerings. Sustained top-line momentum can drive scale, improve operating leverage over months, and underpin longer-term margin recovery if maintained.

Healthy Gross Margin (~33%)A ~33% gross margin implies the core service economics retain a buffer to cover operating costs and fund product development. Durable gross profitability supports reinvestment in platform features and customer success, enabling sustained competitive service quality and scalability if cost control holds.

Bears Say

Negative Operating And Free Cash Flow (2024–2025)Two consecutive years of negative operating and free cash flow signal that reported earnings are not converting into cash, raising funding and sustainability concerns. This weak cash conversion limits organic reinvestment, may force external financing, and elevates execution risk over the medium term.

Thin Operating And Net MarginsLow operating and net margins constrain the firm's ability to absorb cost shocks, invest in growth, or respond to competitive price pressure. Persistent margin compression suggests limited pricing power or rising input costs, which hampers durable profit expansion even if revenue growth continues.

Modest Return On Equity (~4%)A ~4% ROE indicates limited capital efficiency and weak shareholder value generation relative to higher-return peers. Over time this can restrict the company's ability to self-fund strategic initiatives, lower investor confidence in operational leverage, and make growth more dependent on external capital.

2493 FAQ

What was E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥897.00 and its highest was ¥1147.00 in the past 12 months.

What is E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s market cap?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥4.45B.

When is E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 07, 2026 which is in 40 days.

How were E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported ¥30.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.58.

Is E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. pay dividends?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.53%. See more information on E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. dividends here

What is E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. have?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. has 4,424,800 shares outstanding.

What happened to E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥30.58 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.408%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.?

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Company Description

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd.

E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. provides fresh fruit and vegetable distribution solutions. The company's products include e Support link system for managing distribution information between different companies and departments that make up the supply chain online; Fresh MD system, a cloud service for ordering and payment of perishable products; farm story that provides IT solution for creating valuable agriculture; pesticide search system, which develop pest and weed control guidelines; business outsourcing services for distribution of perishable products; support for the construction of fruit and vegetable sales floors; local vegetable procurement support service; and inventory management system that responds to the customs of the fruit and vegetable industry. The company provides its services to producers/agricultural cooperatives, government, fresh food distribution industries, and retail/mass retailers. E-SUPPORTLINK, Ltd. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.