Neural Group Inc. (JP:4056)
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4056 Stock Chart & Stats
¥389.00
-¥13.00(-1.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥389.00
-¥13.00(-1.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥205.00 - ¥917.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.10K
Average Volume (3M)113.69K
Market Cap
¥3.59B
Enterprise Value¥3.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥847.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.94
Shares Outstanding17,191,030
10 Day Avg. Volume110,240
30 Day Avg. Volume113,690
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.82
Price to Book (P/B)3.30
Price to Sales (P/S)1.88
P/FCF Ratio41.48
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)23.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross MarginsConsistently high gross margins (~64–66%) indicate strong unit economics and pricing power in core services. That margin buffer supports durable operating leverage when revenue rebounds, helps protect cash flow against cost shocks, and underpins long-term margin sustainability.
Improving Cash GenerationConversion to positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 demonstrates improved cash generation and operational discipline. Sustained FCF, even modest, reduces reliance on external financing, supports capex or deleveraging, and increases resilience through medium-term cycles.
Leverage Ratio ImprovementMarked decline in debt-to-equity to about 1.02x reflects tangible balance-sheet repair from prior elevated leverage. Lower relative leverage improves financial flexibility, reduces near-term refinancing risk, and gives management more room to invest or stabilize operations as profitability recovers.
Bears Say
Ongoing Net LossesPersistent net losses through 2024–2025 mean the company has not achieved sustainable profitability. Continued negative earnings constrain retained capital, perpetuate negative ROE, increase dependence on debt or external funding, and limit the ability to self-fund growth initiatives long-term.
Reversal To Revenue DeclineA shift to negative revenue growth in 2025 interrupts scaling momentum and suggests demand or competitive pressure. Without sustained top-line recovery, high gross margins may not translate to profits, making margin and leverage improvements fragile over the medium term.
High Absolute Debt BurdenAbsolute debt of roughly ¥1.91B coupled with negative ROE signals material leverage risk despite ratio improvement. High nominal debt elevates interest and refinancing obligations, constrains capital allocation, and increases vulnerability if cash flow weakens or investment needs rise.
4056 FAQ
What was Neural Group Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Neural Group Inc. lowest stock price was ¥205.00 and its highest was ¥917.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Neural Group Inc.’s market cap?
Neural Group Inc.’s market cap is ¥3.59B.
When is Neural Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Neural Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Neural Group Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Neural Group Inc. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -¥10.95 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥10.95.
Is Neural Group Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Neural Group Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Neural Group Inc. pay dividends?
Neural Group Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Neural Group Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Neural Group Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Neural Group Inc. have?
Neural Group Inc. has 17,191,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to Neural Group Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Neural Group Inc. reported an EPS of -¥10.95 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.692%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Neural Group Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4056
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Company Description
Neural Group Inc.
Neural Pocket Inc. develops and holds proprietary rights to a diverse portfolio of artificial intelligence technologies. These AI solutions are adept at tasks such as image and video recognition, data classification, comprehending spatial environments, analyzing body movement and behavior, and interpreting facial expressions and viewing patterns. The company applies its services to foster the creation of smart cities, focusing on aspects like mobility and tracking mobile objects, managing facilities and infrastructure, and monitoring the movement of people and objects for enhanced security. Furthermore, Neural Pocket provides digital signage services to a broad range of clients, including advertisers, marketing agencies, property developers, railway operators, and commercial establishments. It also offers an AI-powered service for analyzing fashion trends, which gathers insights on current styles by processing data from social media platforms, e-commerce sites, and other sources. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company was formerly known as Fashion Pocket Inc. before rebranding as Neural Pocket Inc. in March 2019.