PIALA INC. (JP:7044)

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PIALA INC.

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PIALA INC. (7044) Price & Analysis

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7044 Stock Chart & Stats

¥562.00

¥1.00(0.40%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥562.00

¥1.00(0.40%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥466.00 - ¥678.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume61.30K

Average Volume (3M)45.44K

Market Cap

¥4.03B

Enterprise Value¥3.99B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.55B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.37B

Price to Earnings (P/E)43.7

Beta0.88

Next Earnings

Aug 17, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)31.07

Shares Outstanding7,367,300

10 Day Avg. Volume46,710

30 Day Avg. Volume45,440

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.07

Price to Book (P/B)7.02

Price to Sales (P/S)0.26

P/FCF Ratio14.77

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

Improved Cash GenerationThe company delivered positive operating and free cash flow (~¥272m) in 2025, which indicates improved cash conversion and operational recovery. Sustained FCF provides durable funding for working capital, modest capex, or debt paydown, enhancing financial flexibility over the medium term.

Return To ProfitabilityPIALA returned to positive net income in 2025 (≈1.3% net margin) after multi-year losses, demonstrating the business can generate profits at scale. A sustained ability to be profitable supports investment, creditor confidence and strategic options over the next several quarters.

Deleveraging TrendDebt-to-equity fell from roughly 3.35x to ~2.6x, reflecting an improvement in leverage. A declining leverage trend, if continued, reduces refinancing risk and interest burden, giving the company more headroom to absorb shocks and invest in growth over a multi-quarter horizon.

Bears Say

Very Thin Operating MarginsExtremely thin EBIT (~0.3%) and EBITDA (~0.5%) margins leave almost no buffer against revenue declines or cost inflation. This structural margin weakness limits internal reinvestment capacity, makes earnings highly sensitive to small operating swings, and raises long-term profitability risk.

Elevated LeverageDespite improvement, debt-to-equity around 2.6x remains high and equity has been pressured, constraining balance sheet flexibility. Elevated leverage increases interest and refinancing vulnerability, reducing the company's ability to fund disruptions or pursue strategic investments sustainably.

Volatile Cash FlowsCash generation has been volatile, with OCF and FCF negative in prior years. Such swings indicate sensitivity to business cycles or client demand, undermining predictability of funding and making planning, consistent deleveraging, and multi-quarter investments more challenging.

7044 FAQ

What was PIALA INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?

PIALA INC. lowest stock price was ¥466.00 and its highest was ¥678.00 in the past 12 months.

What is PIALA INC.’s market cap?

PIALA INC.’s market cap is ¥4.03B.

When is PIALA INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?

PIALA INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 51 days.

How were PIALA INC.’s earnings last quarter?

PIALA INC. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥4.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥4.24.

Is PIALA INC. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts PIALA INC.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does PIALA INC. pay dividends?

PIALA INC. pays a Annually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on PIALA INC. dividends here

What is PIALA INC.’s EPS estimate?

PIALA INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does PIALA INC. have?

PIALA INC. has 7,367,300 shares outstanding.

What happened to PIALA INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

PIALA INC. reported an EPS of ¥4.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.374%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PIALA INC.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7044

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Company Description

PIALA INC.

PIALA Inc. operates as a marketing services provider with a strong focus on the Asian market. The company offers a diverse portfolio of services, encompassing core marketing activities, event management, software and application development, and creative design. Furthermore, it provides extensive client support through specialized solutions for both traditional and digital media, in-depth big data analytics, and expert consultation. Established in 2004, PIALA Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.