Return To ProfitabilityThe company has moved from loss-making to positive EBIT and net income, producing a net margin around 5.2%. This structural shift improves internally generated capital, supports reinvestment and shareholder returns, and materially reduces operating leverage risk versus prior loss years.

Material DeleveragingDebt-to-equity has fallen substantially to about 0.51x with ROE near 15.9%, lowering financial risk and increasing balance sheet flexibility. Sustained lower leverage boosts resilience to downturns, improves access to financing, and allows management to focus on growth rather than debt servicing.

Positive Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow and free cash flow are positive and FCF is close to net income (~0.94x), indicating earnings are largely cash-backed. This durable cash generation supports ongoing operations, potential dividends or buybacks, and provides a buffer for strategic investments.

Bears Say

Revenue VolatilityTop-line has been highly uneven: an outsized recent year of +110% follows periods of weak or contracting revenue. For a services business reliant on campaigns and client budgets, this volatility complicates capacity planning, margin predictability, and long-term forecasting.

Weak Cash Conversion Vs RevenueOperating cash flow covers only about 23% of revenue, reflecting thin cash conversion. Low conversion magnifies working-capital swings, constrains reinvestment capacity, and means profits could be less durable if client billing or payment timing shifts unfavorably.

Legacy Leverage And Execution RiskAlthough leverage has improved, the company carries a legacy of high debt and operational weakness. That history signals execution risk and potential sensitivity to adverse cycles or client losses, meaning resilience is improved but still not equivalent to a low-risk capital structure.

7042 FAQ

What was ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥418.00 and its highest was ¥950.00 in the past 12 months.

What is ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s market cap?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥2.30B.

When is ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 86 days.

How were ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.84.

Is ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. pay dividends?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. pays a Annually dividend of ¥16 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.09%. See more information on ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. dividends here

What is ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. have?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. has 3,248,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD. reported an EPS of ¥1.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.667%.

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Company Description

ACCESS GROUP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

Access Group Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in promotion, human resource recruitment public relations, and school public relations businesses. It produces various sales promotion materials; and provides Web-related production and promotion, media interaction, event planning, and other services. The company also plans and manages employment information sites and joint company briefing sessions; and offers recruitment support services. In addition, it plans and operates admission information site, junior high school information magazine, newspaper coalition, and joint explanatory meeting, as well as produces various public information tools, such as WEB site and WEB application system. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.