tiprankstipranks
PLAID Inc. (JP:4165)
:4165
Want to see JP:4165 full AI Analyst Report?

PLAID Inc. (4165) Price & Analysis

5 Followers

4165 Stock Chart & Stats

¥811.00
-¥7.00(-0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥811.00
-¥7.00(-0.73%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High Gross MarginsSustained gross margins near 71–74% reflect strong unit economics from the KARTE SaaS platform. High gross margins provide durable earnings leverage, supporting operating profitability and reinvestment in product and sales even if top-line growth softens, and underpin long-term cash generation.
Strong Cash GenerationFree cash flow closely tracking net income (~94–97%) shows high earnings quality and efficient cash conversion by the business. This durability reduces funding dependence, supports organic growth and R&D spend, and provides flexibility for opportunistic investments or debt reduction over the medium term.
Improved Balance-sheet BaseDebt-to-equity near 0.38 and meaningful equity growth into 2025 indicate a stronger capital base versus prior years. Manageable leverage increases financial flexibility for strategic initiatives, reduces refinancing risk at moderate rates, and supports durable investment in sales and product expansion.
Bears Say
Decelerating Revenue GrowthTop-line growth has slowed sharply to ~0% in 2024 and ~5% in 2025 after earlier double-digit growth. Persistent revenue stagnation would limit operating leverage upside, force reliance on cost improvement for profits, and constrain long-term scalability of recurring SaaS economics without renewed product or sales momentum.
Rising Absolute DebtAn increase in absolute debt from 2024 to 2025, even with moderate leverage metrics, raises financial risk if growth stalls. Higher nominal debt can pressure cash flow for interest and principal, reducing flexibility to invest in product or marketing and amplifying sensitivity to rate or margin swings over the medium term.
Prior-period Volatility And LossesThe company experienced heavy losses in 2022–2023 before the 2024–2025 turnaround, indicating execution and cyclical risk. This history implies profit durability is not yet fully proven and that sustained discipline in revenue growth and cost management is required to avoid reverting to negative cash flow in tougher conditions.

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 ¥21.95B.
      When is PLAID Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      PLAID Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 15 days.
        How were PLAID Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        PLAID Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥4.9 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥4.9.
          Is PLAID Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts PLAID Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 ¥4.9 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.121%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PLAID Inc.?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4165
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  PLAID Inc.

                  PLAID,Inc. develops and operates KARTE, a customer experience SaaS platform in Japan. It also engages in the planning and management of EC-specialized media, Shopping Tribe; and CX-specialized media, XD. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

                  PLAID Inc. (4165) Earnings & Revenues

                  Similar Stocks
                  Company
                  Price & Change
                  Follow
                  eBASE Co., Ltd.
                  BASE, Inc.
                  eWeLL Co.,Ltd
                  Gunosy, Inc.
                  MicroAd, Inc.

                  Options Prices

                  Currently, No data available
                  ---
                  Popular Stocks