PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. (JP:2726)
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PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,746.00
▼(-10.51% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/09/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (solid growth, profitability, deleveraging, and positive free cash flow). Technical indicators are mixed—short-term strength but weaker long-term trend and negative MACD—while valuation appears reasonable with a moderate dividend.
Positive Factors
Revenue growth & high gross margin
Consistent revenue expansion from 2022–2026 alongside ~55% gross profitability indicates durable merchandising strength and pricing power. This supports sustained gross profit dollars, helps absorb input-cost pressure, and underpins long-term margin sustainability and cash generation.
Negative Factors
Cyclicality and cash-flow lumpiness
The apparel retail model exposes the company to cyclical demand: 2021 showed a sharp downturn and negative FCF. Such cyclicality and cash-flow lumpiness can force markdowns or inventory write-downs and raise execution and financing risk in weaker consumer periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue growth & high gross margin
Consistent revenue expansion from 2022–2026 alongside ~55% gross profitability indicates durable merchandising strength and pricing power. This supports sustained gross profit dollars, helps absorb input-cost pressure, and underpins long-term margin sustainability and cash generation.
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PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. (2726) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥270.46B
Dividend Yield1.46%
Average Volume (3M)642.83K
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.3
Beta (1Y)-0.32
Revenue Growth12.02%
EPS Growth-15.70%
CountryJP
Employees3,804
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.38
Shares Outstanding185,091,630
10 Day Avg. Volume494,980
30 Day Avg. Volume642,826
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
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)113.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥253.30B
PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
PAL GROUP Holdings CO., LTD. engages in the apparel, and miscellaneous goods and accessories businesses primarily in Japan. The company engages in the manufacture, wholesale, and retail of apparel products, including men's and women's clothing and...
How the Company Makes Money
The company makes money mainly through sales of apparel and related lifestyle products under its portfolio of brands. Revenue is generated when customers purchase products via (1) directly operated retail stores and (2) online channels (e-commerce...
PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
84
Very Positive
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 223.65B | 234.70B | 207.82B | 192.54B | 164.48B | 134.20B |
| Gross Profit | 126.46B | 133.05B | 116.26B | 106.28B | 90.22B | 74.31B |
| EBITDA | 28.87B | 30.33B | 26.18B | 20.87B | 17.86B | 9.01B |
| Net Income | 13.37B | 17.71B | 11.85B | 12.84B | 9.95B | 4.00B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 160.56B | 164.50B | 148.82B | 127.66B | 113.08B | 93.92B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 90.54B | 96.26B | 85.72B | 67.23B | 63.84B | 52.25B |
| Total Debt | 12.82B | 13.19B | 14.74B | 12.85B | 12.97B | 12.95B |
| Total Liabilities | 83.21B | 78.33B | 75.46B | 64.21B | 57.89B | 46.53B |
| Stockholders Equity | 74.83B | 83.55B | 70.89B | 63.44B | 55.18B | 47.33B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 17.89B | 19.15B | 10.49B | 14.67B | 6.49B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 21.33B | 22.04B | 13.46B | 17.03B | 7.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -4.21B | 792.00M | -4.40B | -2.60B | -582.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.59B | -4.36B | -5.67B | -2.83B | -18.23B |
PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
1951.00
Price Trends
1549.72
Positive
1764.21
Negative
2000.24
Negative
Market Momentum
-21.71
Negative
61.04
Neutral
85.94
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2726, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1951 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1465.95, above the 50-day MA of 1549.72, and below the 200-day MA of 2000.24, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -21.71 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.04 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.94 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:2726.
PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥21.20T | 40.16 | 19.84% | 0.90% | 9.56% | 16.37% | |
73 Outperform | ¥754.25B | 20.92 | 8.48% | 2.02% | ― | ― | |
72 Outperform | ¥41.55B | -29.01 | ― | 3.62% | -0.98% | -29.86% | |
72 Outperform | ¥70.07B | 3.05 | ― | 2.73% | 10.48% | -34.38% | |
71 Outperform | ¥270.46B | 19.34 | ― | 1.46% | 12.02% | -15.70% | |
71 Outperform | ¥126.66B | 24.22 | 5.53% | 6.09% | -1.03% | 4.12% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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PAL GROUP Holdings Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
PAL GROUP Holdings Taps Finance Veteran as New Outside Director Candidate
Apr 7, 2026
PAL GROUP Holdings has nominated Takumi Kanaya as a new outside director candidate, with formal appointment subject to approval at the 54th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 2026. Kanaya, a University of Tokyo law graduate, built...
Pal Group boosts earnings and cash position, forecasts further growth for FY2027
Apr 7, 2026
Pal Group Holdings reported strong results for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, 2026, with net sales rising 12.9% to ¥234.7 billion and operating profit up 14.7% to ¥27.1 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent surged 49.5% to ...
PAL GROUP Holdings Revamps Board and Audit Team Ahead of 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting
Jan 13, 2026
PAL GROUP Holdings has announced a series of board and audit personnel changes, set to be finalized at its 54th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 2026, as part of an update to its governance structure. Effective March 1, 2026, Di...
PAL GROUP Holdings to Raise Year-End Dividend on Strong Earnings
Jan 13, 2026
PAL GROUP Holdings will propose a year-end dividend of ¥40 per share for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, up from its previous forecast of ¥30, with a total payout of ¥6.9 billion sourced from retained earnings and an expec...
PAL GROUP Delivers Strong Nine-Month Earnings and Ups Dividend Payout After Stock Split
Jan 13, 2026
PAL GROUP Holdings reported robust results for the nine months ended November 30, 2025, with net sales rising 15.6% year on year to ¥176.35 billion and operating profit up 17.9% to ¥21.54 billion, while profit attributable to owners of p...
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