PLAID Inc. (JP:4165)
:4165
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4165 Stock Chart & Stats
¥811.00
-¥7.00(-0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥811.00
-¥7.00(-0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥495.00 - ¥1,309.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume603.00K
Average Volume (3M)577.11K
Market Cap
¥21.37B
Enterprise Value¥19.73B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.60B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.7
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)26.99
Shares Outstanding41,260,662
10 Day Avg. Volume1,239,440
30 Day Avg. Volume577,113
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)8.64
Price to Sales (P/S)3.09
P/FCF Ratio31.08
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)34
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥20.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring SaaS ModelPLAID's subscription SaaS model for KARTE yields recurring revenue and higher visibility into future cash flows. Enterprise integrations and partnerships in e-commerce and digital marketing increase customer stickiness and upsell potential, supporting durable revenue predictability and lower cyclicality over months to years.
High Gross Margins & ProfitabilitySustained gross margins near the low-70s provide structural operating leverage as fixed costs normalize. The 2024–2025 profitability turnaround and ROE rebound improve internal funding capacity and resilience, enabling reinvestment in product and sales while cushioning the business against revenue volatility.
Strong Cash-flow QualityFCF tracking net income at ~94–97% indicates high earnings quality and limited non-cash distortions. Reliable free cash flow supports debt servicing, selective reinvestment, and strategic flexibility without heavy external funding, which is a durable strength for multi-quarter capital allocation and execution.
Bears Say
Revenue Growth SlowdownTop-line deceleration to near-flat in 2024 and only ~5% in 2025 reduces runway for margin expansion and limits scale economics. With growth weak, future profitability relies more on cost control and retention; slower customer acquisition makes sustaining long-term SaaS multiple business dynamics more challenging.
Rising Absolute DebtAlthough leverage appears moderate, the increase in absolute debt from 2024 to 2025 erodes optionality. If revenue growth stalls or margins compress, rising debt magnifies financing risk, constrains M&A or product investment, and could increase interest expense pressure over multiple quarters.
Prior-period Losses & VolatilityThe firm's recent history of losses in 2022–2023 demonstrates operating sensitivity to execution and market cycles. That track record implies profit recovery is reversible without consistent growth or retention; structural reliance on execution raises persistent downside risk across future quarters.
PLAID Inc. News
4165 FAQ
What was PLAID Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
PLAID Inc. lowest stock price was ¥495.00 and its highest was ¥1309.00 in the past 12 months.
What is PLAID Inc.’s market cap?
PLAID Inc.’s market cap is ¥21.37B.
When is PLAID Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
PLAID Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were PLAID Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
PLAID Inc. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥2.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥2.67.
Is PLAID Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PLAID Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does PLAID Inc. pay dividends?
PLAID Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is PLAID Inc.’s EPS estimate?
PLAID Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does PLAID Inc. have?
PLAID Inc. has 41,260,662 shares outstanding.
What happened to PLAID Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PLAID Inc. reported an EPS of ¥2.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.381%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PLAID Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4165
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Company Description
PLAID Inc.
PLAID, Inc. is a Japanese company that creates and manages KARTE, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance customer experiences. Furthermore, it oversees the development and operation of two distinct digital publications: Shopping Tribe, which caters to the e-commerce sector, and XD, dedicated to insights into customer experience. Established in 2011, the firm's headquarters are located in Tokyo.
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