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Aqualine Ltd. (JP:6173)
:6173
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JP:6173

Aqualine Ltd.

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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
¥139.00
▼(-37.39% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/24/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—ongoing losses, negative equity, and unreliable cash generation—creating elevated balance-sheet and funding risk. Technicals also remain bearish with the stock trading below major moving averages and negative MACD, while valuation is difficult to assess due to negative earnings and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Stable gross margins
Gross margins near 41–45% indicate the core construction-materials business retains product-level profitability despite top-line and operating pressure. Durable gross profitability gives management room to cut overhead and restore operating profits if volumes stabilize or pricing improves.
Negative Factors
Persistent operating losses
Continuous negative EBIT and net income across multiple years indicate structural unprofitability, which erodes capital and undermines self-funded growth. Persistent operating losses increase reliance on external financing and constrain reinvestment into product, capacity, or distribution.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stable gross margins
Gross margins near 41–45% indicate the core construction-materials business retains product-level profitability despite top-line and operating pressure. Durable gross profitability gives management room to cut overhead and restore operating profits if volumes stabilize or pricing improves.
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Aqualine Ltd. (6173) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Aqualine Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Aqualine Ltd. provides emergency repair services for water supply products to individual and corporate clients in Japan. It offers a range of services, including unclogging blocks in toilets, kitchens, washrooms, and bathrooms; repairing leaks; se...

Aqualine Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Weak fundamentals driven by persistent losses and deteriorating structure: negative EBIT and net income across all years, revenue down ~12% in 2025, negative equity since 2023, and inconsistent/mostly negative operating and free cash flow—raising financing and solvency risk despite relatively solid gross margins (~41–45%).
Income Statement
23
Negative
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
BreakdownTTMFeb 2025Feb 2024Feb 2023Feb 2022Feb 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.96B3.46B4.84B4.58B5.26B6.03B
Gross Profit1.31B1.57B1.97B2.05B2.36B2.59B
EBITDA-362.13M-347.32M-348.80M-66.62M-322.23M-370.88M
Net Income-362.32M-324.17M-371.27M-170.54M-549.88M-645.13M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets626.72M820.67M1.51B1.88B2.11B2.69B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments71.25M74.43M58.84M129.34M551.19M896.67M
Total Debt95.26M452.78M450.42M871.95M1.08B997.00M
Total Liabilities589.16M1.26B1.45B1.93B1.66B1.68B
Stockholders Equity37.57M-438.21M-9.43M-153.08M11.18M528.64M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow0.00-403.30M-46.59M-101.54M-487.20M114.17M
Operating Cash Flow0.00-403.30M-32.94M4.53M-434.74M154.41M
Investing Cash Flow0.00523.51M-16.77M-318.46M-42.82M-685.86M
Financing Cash Flow0.00-104.62M-20.79M-7.92M132.08M588.38M

Aqualine Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price222.00
Price Trends
50DMA
172.14
Negative
100DMA
203.42
Negative
200DMA
256.84
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-8.41
Negative
RSI
29.45
Positive
STOCH
11.56
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6173, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 222 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 151.35, above the 50-day MA of 172.14, and below the 200-day MA of 256.84, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -8.41 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 29.45 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.56 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:6173.

Aqualine Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
69
Neutral
¥12.25B18.591.24%-2.82%-44.93%
68
Neutral
¥12.44B11.043.42%8.37%8.13%
67
Neutral
¥54.43B7.153.25%9.50%77.72%
66
Neutral
¥22.68B14.5222.09%3.79%16.35%27.66%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
49
Neutral
¥18.07B743.263.24%-3.73%-143.19%
40
Underperform
¥1.43B-4.30-41.75%-116.16%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:6173
Aqualine Ltd.
143.00
-164.00
-53.42%
JP:1429
Nippon Aqua Co., Ltd.
702.00
-41.76
-5.62%
JP:5268
Asahi Concrete Works Co., Ltd.
932.00
289.00
44.95%
JP:5269
Nippon Concrete Industries Co., Ltd.
322.00
-38.44
-10.66%
JP:5288
ASIA PILE HOLDINGS Corporation
1,429.00
519.15
57.06%
JP:5356
Mino Ceramic Co., Ltd.
1,214.00
395.22
48.27%
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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: Mar 24, 2026