Free Cash Flow StrengthPositive free cash flow (JPY 123M in 2024) materially improves financial flexibility, enabling funding of maintenance, modest rollouts, or lease commitments without reliance on new debt. Sustained FCF reduces refinancing risk and supports durable reinvestment and operational resilience.

Revenue And Margin RecoveryRevenue growth with rising gross (38.46%) and a return to net profitability (1.49%) signals structural operational improvement and better cost control. If maintained, improved margins support reinvestment in stores and equipment, underpinning more sustainable earnings over coming quarters.

Moderate Leverage / Stable Capital StructureA D/E of 0.45 and equity ratio above 40% indicate a conservative capital structure that lowers solvency risk. This balance sheet stability gives management room to pursue property partnerships or upgrade machines, supporting steady operations through industry cycles.

Bears Say

Low Return On EquityAn ROE of 1.79% reflects limited ability to generate returns from shareholder capital. Persistently low ROE constrains internal funding for expansion, weakens competitiveness for capital, and requires meaningful margin expansion or scale gains to deliver durable shareholder value.

Earnings VolatilityPrior volatility and inconsistent profitability hinder reliable cash flow forecasting and capital allocation. This variability increases funding costs, complicates longer-term investments in locations or technology, and raises the risk profile for partnership deals and lenders.

Concentrated Business ModelHeavy reliance on self-service laundromats and ancillary in-store sales concentrates exposure to local foot traffic, demographic shifts, and property vacancies. Limited diversification increases structural sensitivity to secular changes in housing, remote work, or new local competitors.

6537 FAQ

What was WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥275.00 and its highest was ¥538.00 in the past 12 months.

What is WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.59B.

When is WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 7 days.

How were WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Nov 11, 2025. The company reported -¥1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥1.98.

Is WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥8 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. have?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. has 6,925,400 shares outstanding.

What happened to WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥1.98 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.061%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

WASHHOUSE Co., Ltd.

Washhouse Co.,Ltd. plans, develops, and operates remotely managed coin-operated laundry stores in Japan. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated 614 stores. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Miyazaki, Japan.