Improved ProfitabilityMargins and profitability have strengthened materially and persistently since the 2020 loss, with 2023–2025 showing consistent profits and 2025 operating/net margins above historical levels. Durable margins improve cash flow resilience and support reinvestment, dividends, or buffer against cyclical downturns.

Very Conservatively Financed Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and rising equity give the company durable financial flexibility, reducing default and refinancing risk. Combined with strong ROE, the capital structure supports continued investment, potential shareholder returns, and resilience through industry cycles over the medium term.

Strong Cash Generation In 2025Operating cash flow and free cash flow converging with net income in 2025 indicates high earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Sustained FCF at this level enables self-funded growth, steady dividends, or balance sheet strengthening without reliance on external capital.

Bears Say

Top-line VolatilityRevenue has shown episodic declines and only modest growth recently, which undermines predictability of scale and makes long-range planning harder. If top-line momentum remains muted, sustaining margin improvement and expanding absolute profit could be challenged over the medium term.

Free Cash Flow Volatility & Modest Asset EfficiencyAlthough 2025 showed strong FCF, prior-year swings and a low operating-cash-to-asset coverage ratio indicate modest cash efficiency and operational sensitivity. This variability can constrain consistent reinvestment or dividend smoothing and raises execution risk during slower revenue periods.

Prior Weak Returns Indicate Execution RiskHistorical negative returns signal past structural or execution issues that required a multi-year recovery. While recent ROE is strong, the prior weakness suggests the business remains sensitive to operational shifts, meaning positive trends could reverse if market conditions or execution slip.

6180 FAQ

What was GMO Media, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

GMO Media, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥3650.00 and its highest was ¥6170.00 in the past 12 months.

What is GMO Media, Inc.’s market cap?

GMO Media, Inc.’s market cap is ¥7.45B.

When is GMO Media, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

GMO Media, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 11, 2026 which is in 66 days.

How were GMO Media, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

GMO Media, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥30.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.38.

Is GMO Media, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts GMO Media, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does GMO Media, Inc. pay dividends?

GMO Media, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥241 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.29%. See more information on GMO Media, Inc. dividends here

What is GMO Media, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

GMO Media, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does GMO Media, Inc. have?

GMO Media, Inc. has 1,868,839 shares outstanding.

What happened to GMO Media, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

GMO Media, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥30.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.842%.

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Company Description

GMO Media, Inc.

GMO Media Inc. provides Internet and related advertising services to in Asia and internationally. The company develops and operates Internet media comprising Coeteco, an education and learning-related media business that provides options for education and skill enhancement; Kirei Pass that allows users to receive beauty treatments, as well as for searching and making reservations for clinics; PointTown through which users can earn points for free by playing games, answering surveys, and taking other actions; Gesoten, an HTML5 game platform; Easy game box, which provide casual HTML5 games; Kumapon, a coupon site; Prican, a community site for girls; pre-novel, a novel posting service for reading and writing conversational stories; Blockchain game info, a blockchain game information media that delivers a range of content, including game introductions, articles on strategies, and information for beginners. It also offers GMO Repeatas that supports the construction of point sites; Affi Town, which operates performance-based advertising distribution service; Kirei Pass Connect, a DX support tool for various in-house operations at beauty clinics; and coeteco college, a sales and management service for instructors who want to sell courses online. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. GMO Media Inc. is a subsidiary of GMO Internet, Inc.