Global Information, Inc. (JP:4171)
:4171
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4171 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1503.00
-¥4.00(-0.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1503.00
-¥4.00(-0.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,228.00 - ¥1,677.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.60K
Average Volume (3M)2.67K
Market Cap
¥4.98B
Enterprise Value¥2.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.3
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)92.36
Shares Outstanding2,969,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,760
30 Day Avg. Volume2,670
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.67
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.62
P/FCF Ratio18.67
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetNo financial leverage and a growing equity base provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces bankruptcy and refinancing risk, supports capacity to pay dividends or invest in product/catalog expansion, and gives management optionality to pursue M&A or withstand cyclical slumps.
Consistent Cash GenerationFree cash flow historically tracking earnings indicates quality cash conversion, enabling sustainable dividend funding and reinvestment. While operating cash flow shows some volatility, the overall ability to generate FCF strengthens long-term capital allocation and resilience versus peers.
Stable Information-services Model And Dividend SupportThe company's core role as a publisher/intermediary of market research serves corporate, government and academic clients, creating recurring, serviceable revenue streams. Coupled with a meaningful dividend yield, this supports steady shareholder returns and reflects durable cash-return discipline.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineSustained revenue contraction over multiple years signals structural demand weakness or lost market share. This limits operating leverage, constrains reinvestment, and makes margin recovery harder; without top-line stabilization, profitability and growth prospects remain impaired.
Sharp Drop In Profits And Free Cash FlowA recent steep fall in profits and FCF reduces financial headroom for strategic initiatives and dividends, and raises questions about earnings quality. Persistent cash contraction can force cost cuts or defer investments, undermining long-term competitiveness and growth recovery.
Earnings Volatility And Steep EPS FallNearly 50% EPS contraction indicates earnings are highly sensitive to revenue swings and margin pressures. This volatility undermines return-on-equity sustainability and increases execution risk for management to restore prior profitability without structural demand improvements.
4171 FAQ
What was Global Information, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Information, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1228.00 and its highest was ¥1677.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Information, Inc.’s market cap?
Global Information, Inc.’s market cap is ¥4.98B.
When is Global Information, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Information, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Global Information, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Global Information, Inc. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥43.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥43.14.
Is Global Information, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Information, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Global Information, Inc. pay dividends?
Global Information, Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.27%. See more information on Global Information, Inc. dividends here
What is Global Information, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Global Information, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Global Information, Inc. have?
Global Information, Inc. has 2,969,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Information, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Information, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥43.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.162%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Information, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4171
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Company Description
Global Information, Inc.
Global Information, Inc., an information services firm founded in 1983 and based in Kawasaki, Japan, delivers a range of market research reports, bespoke surveys, and tailored research solutions. Its services cater to clients both domestically within Japan and across global markets. Furthermore, the company provides annual subscription-based information services.