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CEL Corporation (JP:5078)
:5078
Japanese Market
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CEL Corporation

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Neutral 53 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
¥4,831.00
▲(0.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/17/26
The score is primarily supported by a very strong, low-leverage balance sheet, but it is weighed down by inconsistent and recently negative cash flow and weakening 2026 revenue. Technicals are also unfavorable with the stock trading below major moving averages and negative momentum, while valuation is only moderately supported by the dividend given the elevated P/E.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Debt effectively eliminated in 2025 and growing equity (~20.4B) give CEL durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces interest expense risk, supports capital allocation (capex, dividends, opportunistic M&A) and improves resilience through economic cycles over the next 2-6 months.
Negative Factors
Cash-Flow Volatility
Large swings in operating cash flow and prior periods of negative cash flow undermine predictability of internal funding. This variability complicates capital allocation, increases reliance on buffers, and raises execution risk for dividends or investment over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Debt effectively eliminated in 2025 and growing equity (~20.4B) give CEL durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces interest expense risk, supports capital allocation (capex, dividends, opportunistic M&A) and improves resilience through economic cycles over the next 2-6 months.
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CEL Corporation (5078) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

CEL Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
CEL Corporation, established in Tokyo, Japan in 1993, provides a wide array of services primarily centered on land development and real estate. The company's principal activity involves offering expert consulting on land utilization. Its comprehen...
How the Company Makes Money
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CEL Corporation Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong balance sheet strength (minimal debt and solid equity) supports solvency, but the overall financial profile is held back by volatile results: revenue and profitability improved into 2025 but weakened in 2026, and cash flow reliability is a major concern with multiple years of negative operating/free cash flow including the most recent year.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
84
Very Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
BreakdownTTMFeb 2026Feb 2025Feb 2024Feb 2023Feb 2022
Income Statement
Total Revenue23.14B20.19B23.92B23.10B21.38B18.42B
Gross Profit4.83B4.37B4.71B3.96B3.41B3.01B
EBITDA2.12B1.86B2.22B1.82B1.41B18.00B
Net Income1.32B1.15B1.42B1.11B853.43M10.68B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets24.73B24.58B24.87B24.18B22.42B27.43B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments17.50B16.15B18.58B17.77B14.25B19.50B
Total Debt136.00M0.000.00200.00M200.00M1.18B
Total Liabilities4.09B3.46B4.45B4.75B3.63B9.66B
Stockholders Equity20.64B21.12B20.42B19.43B18.79B17.77B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow0.00-1.87B1.47B4.02B-4.44B-4.28B
Operating Cash Flow0.00-1.63B1.53B4.34B-4.18B-4.18B
Investing Cash Flow0.00-620.22M-99.90M-342.07M-261.92M17.19B
Financing Cash Flow0.00-466.89M-605.36M-481.47M-820.69M-647.15M

CEL Corporation Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
79
Outperform
¥11.77B13.524.98%6.29%6.28%
76
Outperform
¥21.44B11.714.36%-0.08%-1.83%
66
Neutral
¥19.62B16.818.29%-2.83%
65
Neutral
$2.17B12.193.79%4.94%3.15%1.96%
64
Neutral
¥20.01B29.88-2.59%61.28%
59
Neutral
¥13.18B4.971.47%16.61%12.65%
53
Neutral
¥16.31B14.161.96%-15.60%-18.88%
* Real Estate Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:5078
CEL Corporation
4,800.00
7.71
0.16%
JP:2970
GOOD LIFE COMPANY,INC.
1,132.00
333.25
41.72%
JP:2991
LANDNET, Inc.
550.00
-27.18
-4.71%
JP:3276
Japan Property Management Center Co.Ltd.
1,310.00
185.10
16.45%
JP:5532
REALGATE INC.
3,085.00
877.00
39.72%
JP:8898
Century21 Real Estate of Japan Ltd.
1,129.00
63.79
5.99%
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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: Apr 17, 2026