PIOLAX, Inc. (JP:5988)
:5988
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,530.00
▼(-11.66% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is held back primarily by deteriorating financial performance—especially the FY2026 swing to a net loss and sharply negative free cash flow—alongside a bearish technical trend (price below key moving averages and negative MACD). A high dividend yield provides some support, but the negative P/E reflects loss-making conditions and adds valuation risk.
Positive Factors
Solid balance sheet
A meaningful equity cushion and moderate debt-to-equity (~0.38) provide financial flexibility over the medium term, enabling the company to absorb cyclical downturns in auto production, fund necessary capex or working capital, and support program continuity without immediate refinancing pressure.
Negative Factors
Net loss in FY2026
Transitioning to a net loss and compressed operating margins signals structural pressure on profitability. Over the medium term this undermines internal funding for reinvestment, raises strain on dividend sustainability, and diminishes the buffer to absorb prolonged weak auto production or price competition.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Solid balance sheet
A meaningful equity cushion and moderate debt-to-equity (~0.38) provide financial flexibility over the medium term, enabling the company to absorb cyclical downturns in auto production, fund necessary capex or working capital, and support program continuity without immediate refinancing pressure.
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PIOLAX, Inc. (5988) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥38.80B
Dividend Yield5.35%
Average Volume (3M)108.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.89
Revenue Growth-2.06%
EPS Growth-100.49%
CountryJP
Employees2,883
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)36.24
Shares Outstanding37,054,100
10 Day Avg. Volume157,980
30 Day Avg. Volume107,999
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio19.85
Price to Book (P/B)0.62
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio-6.14
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)54.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥62.00B
PIOLAX, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
PIOLAX, Inc. designs, develops, produces, and sells various parts and products for automotive, medical, and consumer and security industries. It offers valves and fuel parts for filling, storing, and providing petrol; connectors for piping used ar...
How the Company Makes Money
PIOLAX makes money mainly by manufacturing and selling automotive components to vehicle OEMs and automotive parts suppliers. Its revenue is primarily generated from: (1) Springs business: sales of various precision springs and spring-related parts...
PIOLAX, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 62.71B | 62.05B | 63.35B | 64.55B | 58.42B | 55.14B |
| Gross Profit | 13.81B | 13.73B | 13.53B | 15.51B | 14.12B | 14.63B |
| EBITDA | 6.46B | 5.91B | 6.74B | 8.63B | 7.54B | 8.51B |
| Net Income | 1.20B | -20.00M | 1.79B | 4.01B | 3.38B | 4.22B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 94.62B | 101.42B | 105.83B | 121.99B | 116.02B | 109.67B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 25.22B | 26.34B | 35.68B | 37.27B | 38.84B | 38.04B |
| Total Debt | 18.85B | 24.57B | 614.00M | 291.00M | 277.00M | 404.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 29.14B | 35.27B | 14.04B | 14.04B | 11.77B | 11.34B |
| Stockholders Equity | 64.22B | 64.86B | 90.45B | 106.30B | 102.67B | 96.89B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.56B | 3.57B | 1.02B | 1.82B | 3.89B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.00B | 8.12B | 8.37B | 6.07B | 6.44B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -7.56B | 3.34B | -8.57B | -5.00B | -3.86B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.14B | -6.47B | -4.70B | -2.44B | -4.69B |
PIOLAX, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
1732.00
Price Trends
1606.11
Negative
1654.53
Negative
1675.43
Negative
Market Momentum
-19.52
Positive
41.54
Neutral
36.78
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5988, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1732 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1582.30, above the 50-day MA of 1606.11, and above the 200-day MA of 1675.43, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -19.52 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 36.78 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5988.
PIOLAX, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 Outperform | ¥113.31B | 10.81 | ― | 3.01% | 12.35% | 11.03% | |
74 Outperform | ¥526.52B | 8.11 | 8.58% | 2.62% | 8.21% | 72.79% | |
70 Outperform | ¥379.89B | 12.15 | ― | 1.60% | -0.11% | -21.86% | |
69 Neutral | ¥111.82B | 12.01 | ― | 5.78% | 1.24% | 186.45% | |
62 Neutral | ¥107.87B | 23.21 | ― | 3.30% | -1.91% | 7.67% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
48 Neutral | ¥38.80B | -2,015.54 | ― | 5.35% | -2.06% | -100.49% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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PIOLAX, Inc. Corporate Events
PIOLAX Revises Medium-Term Plan to Reflect Shifting Business Environment
May 12, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. has revised its Medium-Term Management Plan for fiscal years 2025 to 2027 after a Board decision, reflecting changes in the recent business environment and the operating performance of its group companies. The updated plan signals tha...
Piolax Misses Profit Target Despite Meeting Revenue and Operating Forecasts
May 12, 2026
Piolax reported that its full-year FY2026 consolidated results slightly exceeded earlier forecasts for net sales and operating and ordinary profits, but net profit attributable to owners of the parent turned negative. Revenue and profit metrics we...
PIOLAX Swings to Small Loss but Keeps Dividend and Targets Modest Recovery
May 12, 2026
PIOLAX reported a 2.1% decline in net sales to ¥62.0 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit down 38.3% and ordinary profit down 57.3%, resulting in a slight net loss attributable to owners of the parent. Profi...
PIOLAX Delays FY2026 Earnings Release by One Day Amid Audit Review
May 11, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. has postponed the announcement of its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, which had been scheduled for May 11. The delay stems from its auditor determining that certain accounting treatments require further co...
PIOLAX Reports Progress on Ongoing Share Buyback Program
May 8, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. reported the latest progress of its share buyback program authorized by its board in February 2026, conducted under provisions of the Companies Act. Between April 1 and April 30, 2026, the company repurchased 73,600 common shares on t...
PIOLAX cuts profit forecast on overseas impairment but keeps dividend plan
Apr 27, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. plans to book about ¥400 million in impairment losses on fixed assets at certain overseas subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, after determining that changes in the business environment and production realignme...
PIOLAX Reports Progress on Share Buyback Program
Apr 3, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. has disclosed the status of its ongoing share buyback program, reporting the repurchase of 129,400 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between March 1 and March 31, 2026, at a total cost of about JPY 216.8 million. This activity...
PIOLAX Reshapes Board With New Director and Chairman’s Retirement
Mar 24, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. has announced changes to its board of directors following a March 24, 2026 board meeting, with the new structure to be finalized at the June 25, 2026 shareholders meeting. Executive Officer Yuri Yamamoto will be promoted to director, ...
Piolax to Book ¥2.956 Billion in Subsidiary Dividends With No Impact on Consolidated Results
Mar 24, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. announced it will receive a total of ¥2.956 billion in dividends from five consolidated subsidiaries between April and June 2026, a move aimed at improving capital efficiency within the group and enhancing overall financial manag...
PIOLAX Begins Execution of Share Buyback Program on TSE
Mar 4, 2026
PIOLAX, Inc. has disclosed the progress of its share buyback program authorized by its board on February 12, 2026, under provisions of the Companies Act. Between February 13 and February 28, 2026, the company repurchased 39,000 of its common share...
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