Aiphone Co., Ltd. (JP:6718)
:6718
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Aiphone Co., Ltd.
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,014.00
▲(2.27% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/13/26
The score is primarily supported by a very strong, conservatively financed balance sheet and an attractive dividend yield, but it is held back by softer recent profitability and inconsistent cash flow (including negative free cash flow in 2026), alongside mixed-to-weak near-term technical signals.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Extremely low leverage and steadily growing equity give the company durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports continued dividend payments and targeted capex, and allows the firm to weather demand softness or invest in product upgrades without needing external financing.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
Sustained margin erosion reduces the firm's ability to convert revenue into profit and limits reinvestment or dividend sustainability. If driven by pricing, mix shift, or rising costs, compressed operating and net margins can structurally lower ROE and make the business more sensitive to revenue volatility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Extremely low leverage and steadily growing equity give the company durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports continued dividend payments and targeted capex, and allows the firm to weather demand softness or invest in product upgrades without needing external financing.
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Aiphone Co., Ltd. (6718) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥42.95B
Dividend Yield4.43%
Average Volume (3M)34.41K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta (1Y)0.62
Revenue Growth-0.53%
EPS Growth-31.86%
CountryJP
Employees1,999
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)153.74
Shares Outstanding17,640,000
10 Day Avg. Volume24,700
30 Day Avg. Volume34,413
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)0.63
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio-35.52
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)158.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥66.00B
Aiphone Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aiphone Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells communication and security devices under the AIPHONE brand name for housing, hospitals, nursing facilities, office buildings, and other uses worldwide. It offers general intercom devices for home and busines...
How the Company Makes Money
Aiphone makes money primarily by selling hardware and related systems for building communication, security, and facility operations. Key revenue streams include: (1) Intercom and video door entry systems: sales of residential and multi-tenant/offi...
Aiphone Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 61.76B | 62.98B | 63.32B | 61.33B | 52.81B | 51.99B |
| Gross Profit | 26.31B | 26.51B | 27.24B | 26.53B | 22.58B | 23.96B |
| EBITDA | 4.46B | 3.87B | 5.75B | 7.24B | 5.29B | 7.01B |
| Net Income | 2.52B | 2.47B | 3.62B | 4.64B | 2.93B | 4.23B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 75.21B | 79.96B | 78.77B | 78.42B | 70.60B | 69.45B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 25.16B | 23.90B | 25.53B | 22.73B | 14.98B | 24.34B |
| Total Debt | 415.00M | 323.00M | 413.00M | 2.78B | 325.00M | 323.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 9.50B | 9.92B | 12.01B | 13.50B | 12.20B | 13.52B |
| Stockholders Equity | 65.71B | 70.03B | 66.76B | 64.91B | 58.39B | 55.93B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.25B | 4.64B | 8.27B | -7.93B | 1.32B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.17B | 5.72B | 9.06B | -4.78B | 1.87B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.28B | -729.00M | -58.00M | -2.53B | 3.73B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.34B | -2.41B | -1.70B | -1.76B | -1.33B |
Aiphone Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
2947.00
Price Trends
2777.40
Negative
2822.28
Negative
2777.67
Negative
Market Momentum
-21.36
Positive
42.39
Neutral
14.03
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6718, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2947 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2776.30, above the 50-day MA of 2777.40, and above the 200-day MA of 2777.67, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -21.36 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.39 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 14.03 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:6718.
Aiphone Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | ¥42.95B | 7.68 | ― | 4.43% | -0.53% | -31.86% | |
68 Neutral | ¥29.93B | 6.45 | 14.95% | 0.77% | 1.57% | -2.93% | |
68 Neutral | ¥266.30B | 10.38 | 12.24% | 2.31% | -6.81% | 72.30% | |
67 Neutral | ¥43.35B | 15.92 | ― | 2.93% | -1.36% | -9.69% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
56 Neutral | ¥4.22B | 11.96 | ― | 2.01% | 2.87% | 60.30% | |
54 Neutral | ¥37.08B | 17.27 | ― | 2.26% | 0.63% | -60.75% |
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Aiphone Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Aiphone warns of sharp profit drop on weaker overseas sales and rising costs
May 12, 2026
Aiphone Co., Ltd. reported a year-on-year decline in non-consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales falling 4.2% to ¥53.9 billion and net income dropping 46.6% to ¥1.53 billion. Earnings per share decre...
Aiphone Hit by Overseas Slump as Domestic Renovation Demand Lifts Sales
May 12, 2026
Aiphone reported consolidated net sales of ¥62.98 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2026, with domestic sales rising 4.6% on strong apartment and healthcare renovation demand, while overseas sales fell 13.5% amid sharp declines in North...
Aiphone Profit Slumps in FY2026 but Forecasts Strong Rebound in FY2027
May 12, 2026
Aiphone reported fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥62.98 billion, essentially flat year on year, while operating profit dropped 26.5% to ¥2.80 billion and profit attributable to owners fell 31.9% to ¥2.47 billion, compressing m...
Aiphone Delays Medium-Term Plan Amid Cost Uncertainty
May 12, 2026
Aiphone Co., Ltd. has postponed the release of its medium-term management plan for fiscal years 2026 to 2028, which had been scheduled for May 12, 2026. The company cited rising component prices linked to instability in the Middle East, making it ...
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