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WITZ Corp. (JP:4440)
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Japanese Market

WITZ Corp. (4440) AI Stock Analysis

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JP:4440

WITZ Corp.

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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,638.00
▲(50.55% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/20/26
Score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (rapid revenue growth, solid margins, and an exceptionally low-risk balance sheet) and supportive valuation (low P/E). The main constraint is technical risk: price momentum is strong but indicators are overbought, increasing the chance of a near-term pullback.
Positive Factors
Accelerating revenue growth
Sustained, material top-line expansion over multiple years signals strong product-market fit and scalable demand. That revenue base improves operating leverage, funds R&D and sales investment internally, and supports durable market share gains versus smaller competitors over a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
Solid profitability and improving ROE
Margins at this level for a software-app company indicate healthy unit economics and pricing power. Improving ROE shows more efficient capital use, enabling reinvestment and shareholder returns from internally generated profits, which supports sustainable profit generation over coming quarters.
Exceptionally conservative balance sheet
Near-zero debt materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, giving the company flexibility to fund capex, M&A or weather downturns without refinancing stress. This structural conservatism preserves optionality and stability across medium-term strategic initiatives.
Negative Factors
Margin variability
Cyclic or structural swings in margins indicate exposure to pricing pressure, cost volatility, or changing product mix. Persistent variability can undermine cash predictability and make long-term planning harder, potentially compressing reinvestment capacity or forcing trade-offs between growth and profitability.
Modest cash conversion relative to revenue
While cash generation is positive, free cash flow as a percent of revenue is modest, reflecting working-capital swings and limited conversion efficiency. This constrains the pace at which the company can fund large investments, dividends or acquisitions without altering capital structure.
Growth reliant on internal capital (no leverage)
Refusing or lacking access to leverage can limit the speed of scaling, large acquisitions, or capital-intensive expansions. Dependence on internal cash forces slower organic growth or equity financing to pursue big opportunities, potentially capping upside relative to peers using modest leverage.

WITZ Corp. (4440) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

WITZ Corp. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionWITZ Corporation engages in the service design and software development businesses in Japan. The company offers Jasmy Personal Data Locker, an entrance/exit management system that provides valuable information while protecting personal information using blockchain technology for the management of stakeholders, related parties, and visitors at sporting and music events, and other events; automobile cyber security solutions; product – security incident response team (P-SIRT) services; and Kitahiro Ride, which combines a demand taxi and an electric cart to provide a transportation service between the homes of users living in the target area and Kitahiroshima Station. It also provides Intersection risk prediction systems for risk visualization using sensors; AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform, which includes advanced and diverse sensor information handling, the need for service-oriented dynamic communication, ensuring security as external connections grow, and upgrading over-the-air applications; virtual space technology for automobile development; and simulation development technology. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.
How the Company Makes Moneynull

WITZ Corp. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong financial foundation with accelerating revenue growth (2020–2025) and solid profitability (2025 operating margin ~12%, net margin ~8.7%). Balance sheet is exceptionally conservative with effectively zero debt and improving ROE (~15% in 2025). Main offsets are margin variability over time and only moderately consistent cash conversion relative to revenue.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Revenue has accelerated meaningfully, rising from 2.22B (2020) to 4.86B (2025), with especially strong growth in 2024–2025. Profitability is solid for the category: 2025 gross margin is ~37% and operating margin is ~12%, with net margin ~8.7%. The main drawback is margin variability—net margin was ~10% in 2020, dipped mid-period, and while it has improved recently, it remains below earlier peak levels.
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
The balance sheet is exceptionally conservative: total debt is effectively zero in recent years, resulting in no meaningful leverage risk. Equity has steadily grown (to ~2.83B in 2025) alongside asset growth, and returns on equity have strengthened to ~15% in 2025 from mid-single digits in 2023. The primary limitation is that, with no debt, future growth is more reliant on internally generated capital rather than financial leverage (which can be either a strength or a constraint depending on growth opportunities).
Cash Flow
71
Positive
Cash generation is positive and improving: operating cash flow rose to ~571M in 2025 and free cash flow to ~489M, and free cash flow is consistently below operating cash flow as expected. Free cash flow tracks earnings reasonably well (free cash flow is ~86% of net income in 2025), supporting earnings quality. The key weakness is that operating cash flow covers a relatively modest portion of the revenue base (mid-single-digit to low-teens percent range historically, and ~12% in 2025), indicating working-capital swings and/or cash conversion that is good but not consistently strong.
BreakdownAug 2025Aug 2024Aug 2023Aug 2022Aug 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.86B3.48B2.50B2.35B2.20B
Gross Profit1.81B1.22B892.42M887.06M770.04M
EBITDA673.72M430.11M225.43M288.13M313.46M
Net Income424.22M275.08M133.49M175.83M206.17M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.07B3.56B2.92B2.86B2.65B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.15B1.77B1.92B2.06B2.05B
Total Debt0.000.000.000.00632.00K
Total Liabilities1.23B1.08B611.43M559.44M527.98M
Stockholders Equity2.83B2.45B2.28B2.27B2.10B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow489.48M294.54M204.25M156.92M252.27M
Operating Cash Flow571.37M355.54M248.28M206.78M257.37M
Investing Cash Flow85.39M170.60M-459.60M-136.53M-219.79M
Financing Cash Flow-79.72M-272.68M-128.86M-58.00M14.12M

WITZ Corp. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price1088.00
Price Trends
50DMA
1457.44
Negative
100DMA
1272.00
Positive
200DMA
1269.96
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
3.71
Positive
RSI
47.71
Neutral
STOCH
61.88
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4440, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1088 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1472.05, below the 50-day MA of 1457.44, and below the 200-day MA of 1269.96, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 3.71 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.71 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 61.88 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:4440.

WITZ Corp. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
82
Outperform
¥5.94B10.911.87%6.18%29.79%
77
Outperform
¥6.03B6.351.35%39.66%57.28%
74
Outperform
¥6.24B21.400.57%21.03%32.29%
68
Neutral
¥6.90B27.1511.32%
66
Neutral
¥4.78B21.997.60%19.13%
64
Neutral
¥5.00B9.172.28%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:4440
WITZ Corp.
1,443.00
455.69
46.15%
JP:3826
System Integrator Corp.
454.00
87.00
23.70%
JP:4060
rakumo Inc.
1,070.00
262.34
32.48%
JP:4397
TeamSpirit, Inc.
418.00
4.00
0.97%
JP:4491
Computer Management Co., Ltd.
2,916.00
1,276.60
77.87%
JP:5033
Nulab Inc.
737.00
-161.00
-17.93%

WITZ Corp. Corporate Events

WITZ Corp. Delivers Strong Q1 Growth and Affirms FY2026 Outlook with Higher Dividend Plan
Jan 14, 2026

WITZ Corporation reported strong consolidated results for the three months ended November 30, 2025, with net sales rising 34.6% year on year to ¥1,416 million and profit attributable to owners of parent nearly doubling to ¥165 million, driving earnings per share up to ¥41.61. The company’s financial position remained solid with an equity ratio of 68.9%, and it maintained its full‑year forecast for fiscal 2026, targeting ¥5,600 million in net sales and modest profit growth, alongside a planned increase in the annual dividend to ¥18 per share, signaling continued confidence in earnings and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4440) stock is a Buy with a Yen1717.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WITZ Corp. stock, see the JP:4440 Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 20, 2026