IBJ, Inc. (JP:6071)
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IBJ
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
¥735.00
▼(-6.49% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/18/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance—strong margins and improving 2025 cash generation—tempered by a notable deterioration in balance-sheet leverage. Technical signals are mixed (negative MACD and below longer-term averages), while valuation looks reasonable with a modest dividend.
Positive Factors
High Gross & Operating Margins
Exceptionally high gross margins (low-90%s) and improved EBIT/net margins indicate durable operating leverage in IBJ’s service-heavy business. High gross margins provide structural profitability cushion that supports reinvestment, pricing power and resilience across economic cycles.
Negative Factors
Material Increase in Leverage
A sharp step-up in debt-to-equity to ~1.24 materially weakens financial flexibility versus prior years. Higher leverage elevates refinancing risk and interest burden, reducing the company’s resilience if revenue or margins weaken and limiting strategic optionality.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Gross & Operating Margins
Exceptionally high gross margins (low-90%s) and improved EBIT/net margins indicate durable operating leverage in IBJ’s service-heavy business. High gross margins provide structural profitability cushion that supports reinvestment, pricing power and resilience across economic cycles.
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IBJ (6071) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥28.39B
Dividend Yield1.02%
Average Volume (3M)128.10K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.3
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth14.02%
EPS Growth32.73%
CountryJP
Employees925
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryPersonal Products & Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.75
Shares Outstanding42,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume116,370
30 Day Avg. Volume128,103
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.39
Price to Book (P/B)2.91
Price to Sales (P/S)1.47
P/FCF Ratio12.60
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)66.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥26.76B
IBJ Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
IBJ, Inc. provides marriage hunting services in Japan. It operates Bridal Net, a marriage hunting website; and marriage consulting agencies under the Sunmarie and ZWEI names. The company also provides PARTY PARTY, a service that hosts marriage-hun...
How the Company Makes Money
IBJ makes money mainly by charging for matchmaking-related services. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) membership and service fees paid by individuals who join IBJ-run matchmaking services (e.g., enrollment/registration fees, monthly memb...
IBJ Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 18.91B | 20.17B | 17.74B | 17.65B | 14.72B | 14.07B |
| Gross Profit | 17.18B | 18.44B | 16.30B | 14.83B | 13.93B | 13.28B |
| EBITDA | 3.88B | 4.45B | 3.32B | 2.92B | 2.60B | 2.14B |
| Net Income | 1.75B | 2.08B | 1.52B | 1.63B | 1.49B | 1.05B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 21.29B | 32.52B | 18.47B | 18.12B | 13.82B | 13.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.59B | 9.22B | 6.51B | 5.74B | 5.81B | 5.82B |
| Total Debt | 6.54B | 12.72B | 5.18B | 5.73B | 2.65B | 3.54B |
| Total Liabilities | 11.36B | 20.60B | 9.50B | 10.10B | 5.86B | 6.69B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.30B | 10.23B | 8.42B | 7.55B | 7.57B | 6.17B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.36B | 1.10B | 1.90B | 1.49B | 582.99M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.65B | 1.31B | 3.52B | 2.14B | 1.06B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.26B | -357.28M | -4.17B | -1.94B | -896.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.31B | -1.39B | 1.61B | -731.01M | -1.75B |
IBJ Technical Analysis
Neutral
786.00
Price Trends
718.52
Negative
742.51
Negative
785.76
Negative
Market Momentum
-5.70
Negative
51.32
Neutral
86.79
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6071, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 786 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 695.45, above the 50-day MA of 718.52, and above the 200-day MA of 785.76, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -5.70 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 51.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.79 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:6071.
IBJ Peers Comparison
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Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | ¥30.91B | 5.63 | 21.87% | 2.14% | 15.35% | 45.10% | |
66 Neutral | ¥28.39B | 14.32 | 21.68% | 1.02% | 14.02% | 32.73% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | ¥33.48B | 5.66 | ― | 2.48% | -4.39% | 31.40% | |
53 Neutral | ¥2.39B | 42.21 | ― | 1.19% | 6.83% | 1654.82% | |
52 Neutral | ¥10.24B | 5.24 | ― | 5.06% | 0.36% | 81.58% | |
41 Neutral | ¥2.22B | 11.92 | ― | ― | -6.45% | 99.39% |
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IBJ Corporate Events
IBJ Tops 100,000 Paying Members as Matchmaking KPIs Surge in March
Apr 1, 2026
IBJ reported that its core marriage agency platform continued to expand in March 2026, with the number of couples formed rising 15.4% year on year to 2,034 and paying members surpassing 100,000 for the first time. Registered members climbed 11.6% ...
IBJ Reviews Board Effectiveness to Strengthen Corporate Governance
Mar 27, 2026
IBJ, Inc. has evaluated the effectiveness of its Board of Directors in line with the Tokyo Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Code, surveying all directors and Audit Supervisory Board members on board roles, composition, operations, audit cooper...
IBJ Grants Treasury Shares as Long-Term Restricted Stock to Directors and Employees
Mar 27, 2026
IBJ, Inc. has approved the disposal of 55,500 treasury shares as restricted stock compensation to three internal directors and eight employees, with a total value of ¥38.4 million at ¥692 per share. The awards, covering the period from t...
IBJ Posts Double-Digit Growth in Couples and Paying Members in February 2026
Mar 2, 2026
IBJ reported that the number of couples formed through its services rose 16.5% year-on-year in February 2026 to 1,819, supported by steady increases in new members, total registered members, and the volume of marriage meetings. The company also ex...
IBJ Delivers Strong 2025 Earnings and Lifts Dividend as It Projects Robust 2026 Growth
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net sales rising 13.7% to ¥20.17 billion and operating profit climbing 39.9% to ¥3.61 billion, lifting profit attributable to owners of parent by ...
IBJ Posts Strong 2025 Earnings and Projects Robust Growth for 2026
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with net sales rising 13.7% to ¥20.17 billion and operating profit surging 39.9% to ¥3.61 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent climbed 36.3...
IBJ Introduces Co-Representative Leadership to Drive Dual-Track Growth
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ, Inc. is restructuring its top management by shifting long-time chief executive Shigeru Ishizaka from Representative Director and President to Representative Director and Chairman, while promoting Vice President and Director Kenjiro Tsuchiya t...
IBJ Profit Jumps on Decollte Acquisition Gain and Deferred Tax Asset Recognition
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ, Inc. reported full-year results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 that slightly exceeded its earlier forecasts on sales and operating metrics while delivering a substantial upside in bottom-line profit. Net sales came in at ¥20...
IBJ Posts Strong FY2025 Growth as Matchmaking Business Expands
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ reported strong fiscal 2025 results, with net sales rising 13.7% year on year to 20.1 billion yen and operating profit jumping 39.9% to 3.6 billion yen. The company’s core matchmaking business also expanded, as successful marriages incre...
IBJ Seeks Governance Overhaul With Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ, Inc. plans to revise its Articles of Incorporation, shifting from a structure centered on the president to one that designates a representative director, as resolved by the board and slated for shareholder approval at the March 27, 2026 annua...
IBJ Upgrades 2027 Mid-term Targets After Strong Growth and M&A Gains
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ, Inc. has revised upward the numerical targets for its mid-term management plan ending in fiscal 2027, reflecting stronger-than-expected business performance and the impact of recent acquisitions. The company now places greater emphasis on net...
IBJ Raises 2027 Profit and Sales Targets, Refocuses Key Metrics
Feb 13, 2026
IBJ, Inc. has revised its medium-term management plan targets for 2027, significantly raising its goals for net sales, operating profit and the number of marriages arranged through its services. The company now targets ¥31.5 billion in net sa...
IBJ Sets Record Membership and Couple Numbers in January 2026 KPI Update
Feb 2, 2026
IBJ reported record preliminary KPIs for January 2026, with registered members rising 12.8% year-on-year to 106,358 and paying members jumping 40.0% to 99,325, reflecting strong demand for its matchmaking services. The number of couples formed inc...
IBJ Hits Record Membership and Couple Formation After Major Alliance
Jan 7, 2026
IBJ reported strong preliminary KPIs for December 2025, highlighting the impact of its capital and business alliance with a major marriage agency, which helped lift registered members to a record 104,859, up 11.4% year on year. Paying members surg...
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