Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. (4678) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: ¥2.23B
• Dividend Yield: 3.34%
• Average Volume (3M): 8.62K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 1.4
• Beta (1Y): 0.26
• Revenue Growth: 1.92%
• EPS Growth: 71.20%
• Country: JP
• Employees: 656
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Sector Strength: 42
• Industry: Education & Training Services
• EPS (TTM): 54.29
• Shares Outstanding: 6,710,000
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 5,330
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 8,616
• PEG Ratio: -0.04
• Price to Book (P/B): 0.41
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.18
• P/FCF Ratio: -8.21
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: N/A
• Price Target Upside: N/A
• Rating Consensus: N/A
• Number of Analyst Covering: 0
• EPS Forecast (FY): N/A
• Revenue Forecast (FY): N/A

• Rating: 69 Neutral
• Price Target: ¥379.00 ▲(25.91% Upside)
• Action: Reiterated Date: 03/24/26
• Date: Action: Reiterated 03/24/26

The score is supported by a constructive price trend and very strong valuation (very low P/E plus ~2.9% yield). This is tempered by uneven fundamentals—thin and volatile profitability and, most importantly, weak cash conversion with negative free cash flow for two consecutive years despite a solid balance sheet.

Positive Factors

Conservative balance sheet / Low leverage

Improved low-to-moderate leverage provides durable financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity down from ~0.56 in 2020–21 to ~0.21–0.28, the company can better absorb enrollment volatility, fund selective capex or digital initiatives, and access capital without stressing interest coverage.

Negative Factors

Weak cash conversion / Negative free cash flow

Persistent negative free cash flow over two consecutive years constrains internal funding for growth, dividends, and working-capital needs. Even with a solid balance sheet, ongoing negative FCF implies higher reinvestment or working-capital pressure and increases reliance on external financing for strategic initiatives.

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

SHUEI YOBIKO Co., Ltd. provides various educational services in Japan. It provides elementary and junior high school services; and distributes educational video content, as well as operates cram and preparatory schools. The company is also involve...

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SHUEI YOBIKO Co., Ltd. provides various educational services in Japan. It provides elementary and junior high school services; and distributes educational video content, as well as operates cram and preparatory schools. The company is also involve...

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Breakdown	TTM	Mar 2025	Mar 2024	Mar 2023	Mar 2022	Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	10.67B	10.69B	10.34B	10.72B	10.91B	10.82B
Gross Profit	1.78B	1.80B	1.58B	1.73B	1.81B	1.75B
EBITDA	539.88M	565.20M	411.52M	688.24M	743.03M	706.24M
Net Income	262.75M	298.10M	-425.31M	169.44M	41.78M	149.96M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	8.89B	9.46B	8.90B	10.17B	10.70B	11.08B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	866.15M	1.30B	1.15B	1.96B	1.86B	1.55B
Total Debt	1.03B	1.28B	902.78M	1.20B	1.84B	2.54B
Total Liabilities	4.91B	4.92B	4.59B	5.46B	6.08B	6.44B
Stockholders Equity	3.99B	4.54B	4.30B	4.71B	4.62B	4.65B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	0.00	-228.80M	-613.17M	546.85M	789.61M	297.14M
Operating Cash Flow	0.00	471.39M	-292.93M	604.36M	905.64M	313.68M
Investing Cash Flow	0.00	-674.36M	-143.85M	191.01M	410.44M	123.04M
Financing Cash Flow	0.00	346.52M	-382.48M	-702.41M	-835.09M	-98.21M

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Positive
• Last Price: 301.00
• 50DMA: Positive
• 100DMA: Positive
• 200DMA: Positive
• MACD: Positive
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4678, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 301 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 333.75, below the 50-day MA of 326.18, and above the 200-day MA of 296.75, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.19 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.98 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 45.05 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4678.

Shuei Yobiko Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
2179	77 Outperform	¥4.24B	2.26	―	2.60%	8.85%	-1.34%
4714	76 Outperform	¥32.97B	17.48	―	5.00%	―	―
9470	75 Outperform	¥44.17B	28.75	―	2.28%	7.30%	60.93%
4718	70 Outperform	¥38.05B	18.91	―	2.56%	7.41%	22.70%
4678	69 Neutral	¥2.23B	1.39	―	3.34%	1.92%	71.20%
Sector *	62 Neutral	$20.33B	14.63	-3.31%	3.23%	1.93%	-12.26%
4720	42 Neutral	¥1.96B	8.75	―	―	-1.21%	-50.91%