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
¥7.40B
Enterprise Value¥7.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥932.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥721.68M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Jul 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-24.07
Shares Outstanding8,046,800
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 Operating Cash FlowOperating cash flow turned positive in 2025 and free cash flow materially improved, reducing near-term financing needs. Sustained positive OCF strengthens liquidity, funds capex/R&D internally, and provides management flexibility to execute restructuring or margin recovery without immediate external capital.
Reduced LeverageA lower debt-to-equity ratio reflects reduced financial risk and interest burden, improving solvency headroom. Reduced leverage preserves strategic optionality, enabling the company to absorb operating volatility, invest selectively, and extend runway while pursuing a longer-term turnaround in earnings.
Gross Margin ImprovementAn uplift in gross profit margin indicates improved unit economics or cost control at the core business level. If this margin progress is sustained, it increases the probability that revenue stabilization will translate to operating leverage and eventual EBIT recovery, supporting durable profitability improvements.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA sustained top-line decline, notably the significant drop in 2025, erodes scale and makes fixed-cost absorption harder. Structural revenue contraction weakens sales momentum and bargaining power, complicating any margin recovery and demanding new growth initiatives to restore durable profitability.
Persistent LossesOngoing negative net and EBIT margins show the core business remains unprofitable. Persistent losses limit retained earnings, strain ROE, and force reliance on cash reserves or financing for operations, increasing the risk of dilution or constrained investment if losses persist over the medium term.
FCF Vs Earnings DistortionA high free cash flow to net income ratio driven by deeply negative net income suggests FCF gains may mask underlying profitability weakness or timing effects. This makes the durability of cash generation uncertain and implies the company could still require external funding if negative earnings continue.
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 ¥7.40B.
When is Asterisk Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Asterisk Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 47 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 8,046,800 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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