Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a large equity base provide durable financial flexibility, reducing refinancing and solvency risk. This conservatism allows the firm to fund client projects, absorb shocks, and invest in strategic initiatives without immediate pressure from creditors.

Strong Recent Cash GenerationRobust trailing-twelve-month operating and free cash flow indicate the business can convert revenue into cash despite an accounting loss. Sustained FCF supports reinvestment, working capital needs, and optional returns to stakeholders, bolstering operational resilience.

Healthy Gross Margin And Service ValueA ~34% gross margin implies the firm retains meaningful pricing power in its consulting services. Combined with specialized advisory offerings, this margin level supports profitability if operating costs are controlled and helps sustain long-term competitive positioning in client engagements.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue And Negative Net MarginA shrinking top line and a negative net margin reflect weakened demand or pricing pressure and hinder return generation. Over several months this undermines reinvestment capacity and investor confidence; recovering profitable growth is necessary for durable improvement in fundamentals.

Cash Flow Volatility In Prior YearsHistoric swings from negative to strong cash flow increase execution risk: budgeting, hiring, and client commitments become harder to sustain. While recent TTM FCF is positive, inconsistent cash generation raises doubts about the persistence of cash-driven strength.

Project-Based Revenue CyclicalityA business model reliant on project billing tends to produce lumpy, client-dependent revenue and makes scaling predictable recurring income harder. Without growth in retainer or long-term contracts, cyclicality can pressure margins and staffing utilization over multi-quarter horizons.

6555 FAQ

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

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥359.00 and its highest was ¥480.00 in the past 12 months.

What is MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.’s market cap?

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.’s market cap is ¥1.93B.

When is MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 02, 2026 which is in 45 days.

How were MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 13, 2026. The company reported ¥10.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥10.09.

Is MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. pay dividends?

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥9 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. dividends here

What is MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. have?

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. has 4,597,400 shares outstanding.

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

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥10.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.149%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.?

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Company Description

MS&Consulting Co.,Ltd.

MS&Consulting Co., Ltd. operates as a marketing research company in Japan. It provides mystery shopping research, business consulting, and employee satisfaction assessment. The company serves clients in service sector, such as restaurant, cosmetics, hospitality, banking, retails, etc. MS&Consulting Co., Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.