Asterisk Inc. (JP:6522)
:6522
6522 Stock Chart & Stats
¥383.00
-¥50.00(-8.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥383.00
-¥50.00(-8.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥338.00 - ¥1,699.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume938.70K
Average Volume (3M)58.77K
Market Cap
¥8.45B
Enterprise Value¥8.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥932.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥721.68M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Apr 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.24
Shares Outstanding7,796,800
10 Day Avg. Volume46,640
30 Day Avg. Volume58,770
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.31
Price to Book (P/B)1.82
Price to Sales (P/S)1.89
P/FCF Ratio19.70
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Cash GenerationOperating cash flow turning positive in 2025 and materially improved free cash flow indicate the business is starting to generate internal funds. This durable improvement reduces reliance on external financing, supports working capital and reinvestment, and strengthens resilience over the next 2–6 months if sustained.
Reduced LeverageA declining debt-to-equity trend signals improving balance sheet flexibility and lower financial risk. Reduced leverage cuts interest burden and increases strategic optionality (M&A, capex, R&D) and provides a more durable buffer against cyclical shocks over the medium term.
Gross Margin ImprovementSequential gross margin improvement points to better cost control or pricing power at the unit level. Margin gains are structural levers for returning to profitability as revenue stabilizes, and they enhance operating leverage potential, supporting durable profit recovery if maintained.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA pronounced and recent revenue drop erodes scale, weakens pricing leverage, and makes fixed-cost absorption harder. Without a clear revenue stabilization or new growth drivers, this structural decline threatens margin recovery and sustainable profitability over the coming quarters.
Persistent Net LossesOngoing negative net income and EBIT margins mean the firm remains unprofitable at the operating level. Persistent losses constrain retained earnings, limit organic reinvestment, and may necessitate ongoing external funding unless margins and revenues improve, posing a lasting risk to financial health.
Distorted FCF-to-income RatioA high free cash flow to net income ratio driven by accounting losses suggests cash generation quality differs from profitability. This distortion can mask underlying earnings weakness, complicate forecasting and investor assessment, and may not reflect sustainable operating profitability without revenue recovery.
Asterisk Inc. News
6522 FAQ
What was Asterisk Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Asterisk Inc. lowest stock price was ¥338.00 and its highest was ¥1699.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Asterisk Inc.’s market cap?
Asterisk Inc.’s market cap is ¥8.45B.
When is Asterisk Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Asterisk Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 14, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Asterisk Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Asterisk Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported -¥1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥1.24.
Is Asterisk Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Asterisk Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Asterisk Inc. pay dividends?
Asterisk Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Asterisk Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Asterisk Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Asterisk Inc. have?
Asterisk Inc. has 7,796,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Asterisk Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Asterisk Inc. reported an EPS of -¥1.24 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.289%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Asterisk Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6522
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Company Description
Asterisk Inc.
Asterisk Inc. provides sensors, barcode readers, and RFID reader writer. It also provides infrared, wireless communication, and image recognition products and accessories; and mobile POS systems, logistics systems, and inspection work systems. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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