Asterisk Inc. (JP:6522)
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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
¥9.43B
Enterprise Value¥9.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥932.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥721.68M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Jul 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.22
Shares Outstanding8,038,800
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
Operating Cash Flow RecoveryThe shift to positive operating cash flow and materially improved free cash flow indicates the company is generating real cash from operations rather than relying on financing. Sustained cash generation supports working capital, deleveraging, and reinvestment into product development over the next several quarters.
Reduced LeverageImproving debt-to-equity suggests a stronger balance sheet and greater financial flexibility. Lower leverage reduces interest expense pressure and increases resilience to cyclical downturns, enabling management to allocate cash to strategic initiatives rather than debt servicing if the trend continues.
Improving Gross MarginHigher gross margins point to better cost control, pricing, or product mix, which enhances operating leverage. If these margin gains persist, they can accelerate recovery to profitability even with modest revenue, making the business more resilient to medium-term revenue volatility.
Bears Say
Declining RevenueSustained revenue decline undermines scale benefits and makes it harder to cover fixed costs, constraining margin recovery and long-term competitiveness. Continued top-line contraction limits investment in R&D and sales, increasing the risk that operational improvements will not offset lost market share.
Ongoing Net LossesPersistent negative net income and EBIT margins indicate structural profitability issues. Losses erode equity, limit retained capital for growth or dividends, and may force recurring external funding, which can dilute shareholders or constrain strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Distorted Cash-to-income MetricsA high FCF-to-net-income ratio driven by negative net income signals distorted metrics: reported free cash flow can appear healthy while accounting losses persist. This raises questions about earnings quality and whether cash improvements are sustainable under normalized, profitable operations.
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 ¥9.43B.
When is Asterisk Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Asterisk Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Asterisk Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Asterisk Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported -¥0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥0.22.
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 8,038,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Asterisk Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Asterisk Inc. reported an EPS of -¥0.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.074%.
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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