Link-U Group Inc. (JP:4446)
:4446
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
¥650.00
▼(-33.06% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/10/26
The score is held down primarily by weak technical momentum and a very high P/E valuation, while financial performance is moderate but pressured by the latest-year revenue/margin deterioration and increased leverage despite remaining profitable with positive free cash flow.
Positive Factors
Recurring subscription/usage revenue
A subscription and usage-based cloud model creates recurring, predictable revenue and higher customer lifetime value. Over 2–6 months this underpins cash flow stability, supports retention, and funds product investment, making revenue less sensitive to one-off sales cycles.
Negative Factors
Sharp 2025 revenue decline
A material revenue drop in the most recent year weakens operating leverage and growth momentum. If sustained, it compromises R&D and sales investment capacity, pressures margins and could erode competitive positioning across the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring subscription/usage revenue
A subscription and usage-based cloud model creates recurring, predictable revenue and higher customer lifetime value. Over 2–6 months this underpins cash flow stability, supports retention, and funds product investment, making revenue less sensitive to one-off sales cycles.
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Link-U Group Inc. (4446) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥9.13B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)96.7
Beta (1Y)1.10
Revenue Growth-3.15%
EPS Growth-61.10%
CountryJP
Employees192
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Application
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.44
Shares Outstanding14,174,100
10 Day Avg. Volume2,538,080
30 Day Avg. Volume1,722,653
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.99
P/FCF Ratio31.89
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
Link-U Group Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Link-U Inc. engages in the server platform business in the fields of e-book and video distribution in Japan. It also provides application planning, development, and operation services. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in T...
How the Company Makes Money
Link-U Group Inc. generates revenue by offering its proprietary cloud-based platforms and storage technologies to businesses on a subscription or usage-based model. The company's e-book distribution service represents a significant revenue stream,...
Link-U Group Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Jul 2025 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 4.84B | 3.67B | 3.13B | 2.28B | 1.63B |
| Gross Profit | 2.31B | 2.11B | 1.69B | 1.33B | 1.06B |
| EBITDA | 505.14M | 615.81M | 546.39M | 212.37M | 304.03M |
| Net Income | 147.99M | 157.36M | 204.26M | 33.85M | 157.21M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.89B | 5.17B | 4.10B | 2.86B | 2.62B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.65B | 1.91B | 1.76B | 923.96M | 1.04B |
| Total Debt | 1.98B | 894.77M | 684.70M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 3.26B | 2.29B | 1.79B | 729.84M | 438.22M |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.59B | 2.59B | 2.27B | 2.06B | 2.11B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 150.20M | 213.67M | 383.42M | 43.77M | 85.96M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 222.56M | 264.32M | 401.47M | 74.06M | 255.67M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -112.81M | -30.46M | -193.35M | -104.56M | -639.45M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -362.03M | -86.44M | 557.80M | -139.66M | -8.34M |
Link-U Group Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
971.00
Price Trends
806.16
Negative
971.98
Negative
840.61
Negative
Market Momentum
-44.30
Negative
40.91
Neutral
27.60
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4446, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 971 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 697.35, above the 50-day MA of 806.16, and above the 200-day MA of 840.61, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -44.30 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 40.91 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.60 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:4446.
Link-U Group Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥21.74B | 13.65 | ― | 2.53% | 13.31% | 28.58% | |
73 Outperform | ¥22.07B | 11.01 | ― | 0.52% | 46.71% | 43.62% | |
71 Outperform | ¥18.10B | 30.80 | ― | 3.14% | -3.85% | -17.22% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | ¥6.08B | 20.75 | ― | ― | 18.87% | ― | |
58 Neutral | ¥11.81B | 23.59 | ― | ― | 12.68% | ― | |
50 Neutral | ¥9.13B | 96.68 | ― | ― | -3.15% | -61.10% |
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Link-U Group Inc. Corporate Events
Link-U Group Hits Trading Value Target but Faces Prime Market Capitalization Hurdle
Apr 3, 2026
Link-U Group Inc. has announced that it now satisfies the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market’s continued listing requirement for daily average trading value as of December 31, 2025, resolving a previous deficiency on this metric. However, its...
Link-U Group Releases FY2026 Second-Quarter Financial Results Materials
Mar 16, 2026
Link-U Group Inc. has released its financial results presentation materials for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, dated March 16, 2026, outlining consolidated performance. The materials indicate a structured update that covers recent highlig...
Link-U Group Interim Profit Plunges but Full-Year Outlook Still Points to Recovery
Mar 16, 2026
Link-U Group Inc. reported a sharp slowdown in performance for the six months to January 31, 2026, with revenue down 12.9% year on year to ¥2.29 billion and operating profit plunging 81.4% to ¥56 million. Profit attributable to owners of...
Link-U Cuts Full-Year Forecast as It Accelerates Global Manga Shift
Mar 16, 2026
Link-U Group Inc. has revised downward its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending July 2026, cutting expected revenue to a range of ¥4.9–5.1 billion and sharply reducing projected operating profit and profit attribut...
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