i-plug, Inc. (JP:4177)

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i-plug, Inc.

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i-plug, Inc. (4177) Price & Analysis

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4177 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1446.00

-¥41.00(-3.71%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1446.00

-¥41.00(-3.71%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥900.00 - ¥1,850.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.50K

Average Volume (3M)4.75K

Market Cap

¥6.12B

Enterprise Value¥3.02B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.10B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥334.65M

Price to Earnings (P/E)4.8

Beta0.46

Next Earnings

May 20, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)80.27

Shares Outstanding3,986,402

10 Day Avg. Volume2,590

30 Day Avg. Volume4,750

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.02

Price to Book (P/B)3.30

Price to Sales (P/S)0.91

P/FCF Ratio5.73

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)202.5

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥7.50B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

High Gross And Improving Net MarginsExceptionally high gross margins (~90.8%) and a move to positive net margin (11.8% in 2025) indicate a scalable, low-variable-cost recruitment platform. This structural margin profile supports durable profitability and reinvestment capacity even if revenue growth moderates.

Strong Cash Conversion And FCFOperating cash flow materially exceeds reported net income and FCF conversion is strong (OCF/NI 1.37; FCF/NI 1.35), showing reliable cash generation. Durable cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and supports capex, product investment, or shareholder returns over the medium term.

Low Leverage With Improving ROELow financial leverage (D/E 0.30) paired with a substantially improved ROE (42.8%) signals efficient capital use and limited solvency risk. This combination gives the company flexibility to fund growth or weather cycles without stressing the balance sheet, a durable competitive advantage.

Bears Say

Historical Profitability VolatilityPrior periods of losses and earnings volatility suggest the company's profitability has not been consistently stable. In cyclical staffing markets, reversion risk could erode margins and cash flows, making the recent improvements potentially less durable under downturns or client demand shocks.

Fluctuating Equity LevelsReported past fluctuations in equity indicate episodes that may reflect capital raises, write-downs, or valuation swings. Such variability can dilute per-share metrics or signal underlying business instability, reducing predictability of capital structure and long-term return on invested capital.

Negative Recent EPS GrowthNegative EPS growth despite improving margins raises concerns about per-share earnings quality. This could stem from prior losses, dilution, or one-time items, and suggests that improved company-level profitability may not yet translate consistently into sustainable EPS expansion.

4177 FAQ

What was i-plug, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

i-plug, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥900.00 and its highest was ¥1850.00 in the past 12 months.

What is i-plug, Inc.’s market cap?

i-plug, Inc.’s market cap is ¥6.12B.

When is i-plug, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

i-plug, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 47 days.

How were i-plug, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

i-plug, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥80.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥80.27.

Is i-plug, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts i-plug, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does i-plug, Inc. pay dividends?

i-plug, Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥54 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on i-plug, Inc. dividends here

What is i-plug, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

i-plug, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does i-plug, Inc. have?

i-plug, Inc. has 3,986,402 shares outstanding.

What happened to i-plug, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

i-plug, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥80.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.595%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of i-plug, Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4177

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Company Description

i-plug, Inc.

i-plug,Inc. provides graduate direct recruiting services. The company offers OfferBox, a direct recruiting service specializing in new graduates that allows companies to send offers directly to students; PaceBox, a direct recruiting job site for job seekers; and eF-1G, an aptitude test used for human resource flow. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.