Top-line RecoveryA 25% revenue rebound in FY2025 after two down years shows underlying demand resilience and a restore of growth momentum. Sustained top-line expansion can enable operating leverage, help absorb fixed costs, and create a pathway to profitability if the company holds and builds on this recovery.

Proven Cash-generation In Better YearsHistoric positive operating/free cash flow in FY2022 and FY2020 indicates the business model can generate cash under improved conditions. This demonstrates potential for cash conversion if revenue and margins stabilize, reducing long-term reliance on external financing versus a perpetual cash-burning model.

Absolute Debt Not Extremely LargeThe company’s total debt is described as not extremely large in absolute terms, suggesting some present headroom to manage obligations. A modest absolute debt stock can provide options to refinance or raise incremental capital, supporting financial flexibility if operational performance begins to improve.

Bears Say

Sustained UnprofitabilityA net loss in FY2025 with about a -15% margin and multi-year negative operating results indicate persistent profitability problems. Continued losses erode equity, limit reinvestment capacity, and hamper the company’s ability to generate returns on capital absent a durable improvement in margins or cost structure.

Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowMaterially negative operating and free cash flow in FY2025 show the company is not self-funding its operations. Persistent cash deficits increase reliance on external financing, raising dilution or debt risks and constraining the ability to invest in product development or sales capacity over the medium term.

Sharply Rising LeverageDebt-to-equity jumping from ~0.26 to ~1.19 reflects a rapid deterioration in the capital base and higher leverage. Increased leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest and refinancing risk, and heightens vulnerability to revenue or margin shocks, limiting strategic options during adverse periods.

4288 FAQ

What was Asgent, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Asgent, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥369.00 and its highest was ¥1336.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Asgent, Inc.’s market cap?

Asgent, Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.24B.

When is Asgent, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Asgent, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 62 days.

How were Asgent, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Asgent, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥14.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥14.89.

Is Asgent, Inc. overvalued?

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

Does Asgent, Inc. pay dividends?

Asgent, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Asgent, Inc. dividends here

What is Asgent, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Asgent, Inc. have?

Asgent, Inc. has 3,815,734 shares outstanding.

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

Asgent, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥14.89 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.126%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Asgent, Inc.?

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Company Description

Asgent, Inc.

Asgent, Inc. develops and distributes network security solutions for enterprises and medium sized organizations in Japan. The company offers managed security, network design/construction, assessment, consulting/auditing, and maintenance services. It also provides security assessment and consulting services; social engineering penetration training services; and security products. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.