ASKUL Corporation (JP:2678)
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2678 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1209.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1209.00
-¥10.00(-0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,051.00 - ¥1,667.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume283.00K
Average Volume (3M)264.76K
Market Cap
¥104.50B
Enterprise Value¥127.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥48.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥44.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Jul 02, 2026EPS Estimate
-54.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-82.26
Shares Outstanding89,771,300
10 Day Avg. Volume210,080
30 Day Avg. Volume264,760
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio40.65
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,380.00Price Target Upside14.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-190.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥400.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring B2B/B2C E‑commerce ModelASKUL's core business targets recurring consumable purchases for businesses and consumers, supported by fast fulfillment. This creates durable demand, predictable reorder frequency and higher customer retention, underpinning steady revenue streams and operational planning over months.
Stable Gross Profit MarginA roughly 24% gross margin indicates persistent procurement scale or category pricing power. Even if operating margins fluctuate, a stable gross margin supports long‑term gross profitability and gives management room to invest in logistics, marketing or margin recovery initiatives.
Improving Leverage / Balanced Capital StructureImproved debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio reduce financial risk and enhance flexibility. Lower leverage supports capacity to fund working capital, sustain next-day delivery and invest in operations without excessive refinancing risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow constrains the company's ability to self-fund capex, inventory and logistics expansion. Over 2-6 months this limits operational flexibility, may force external financing, and raises execution risk for growth or margin recovery programs.
Margin CompressionA sharp drop in net and operating margins erodes the firm's capacity to convert sales into sustainable earnings. If persistent, margin compression weakens cash generation and return on invested capital, making it harder to fund logistics service levels and reinvest in growth.
Declining Return On EquityA materially lower ROE signals that shareholder capital is generating significantly less profit than before. Over the medium term this may reflect operating inefficiencies or poorer capital allocation, reducing investor returns and indicating structural profitability challenges.
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2678 FAQ
What was ASKUL Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
ASKUL Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1051.00 and its highest was ¥1667.00 in the past 12 months.
What is ASKUL Corporation’s market cap?
ASKUL Corporation’s market cap is ¥104.50B.
When is ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
ASKUL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 02, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were ASKUL Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
ASKUL Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported -¥82.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -¥58.48 by -¥23.78.
Is ASKUL Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ASKUL Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ASKUL Corporation pay dividends?
ASKUL Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.67%. See more information on ASKUL Corporation dividends here
What is ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate?
ASKUL Corporation’s EPS estimate is -54.9.
How many shares outstanding does ASKUL Corporation have?
ASKUL Corporation has 89,771,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to ASKUL Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ASKUL Corporation reported an EPS of -¥82.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -¥58.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.759%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ASKUL Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2678
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Company Description
ASKUL Corporation
ASKUL Corporation provides office supplies mail-order services for small and medium sized offices in Japan. The company was incorporated in 1963 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
2678 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥1,380.00
▲(14.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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