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WA, Inc.
(7683)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,426.00
▲(6.18% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:03/19/26
The score is supported by solid top-line growth and a conservatively financed balance sheet, but is held back by weakening profitability/cash conversion trends and a high P/E valuation. Technical indicators are broadly neutral, offering limited additional support.
Positive Factors
Consistent Revenue Growth
Sustained mid-teens top-line growth across 2022–2026 indicates durable demand and successful scale-up of the retail apparel model. That steady revenue expansion supports capacity utilization, long-term investment, and helps absorb fixed costs even if margins fluctuate.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
A clear multi-year decline in operating and net margins reduces the company's ability to convert revenue into retained earnings. Persistently lower margins can constrain reinvestment, weaken ROE, and increase sensitivity to cost inflation or promotional pricing over time.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent Revenue Growth
Sustained mid-teens top-line growth across 2022–2026 indicates durable demand and successful scale-up of the retail apparel model. That steady revenue expansion supports capacity utilization, long-term investment, and helps absorb fixed costs even if margins fluctuate.
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WA, Inc. (7683) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥27.06B
Dividend Yield1.05%
Average Volume (3M)30.26K
Price to Earnings (P/E)66.5
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth0.92%
EPS Growth-57.85%
CountryJP
Employees566
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryApparel - Footwear & Accessories
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.32
Shares Outstanding19,083,280
10 Day Avg. Volume35,840
30 Day Avg. Volume30,260
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.20
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)1.09
P/FCF Ratio48.36
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
WA, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
WA, Inc. engages in the product planning and development, inspection and quality control, and sale of women's shoes and women's clothing through stores and online stores in Japan. It offers its products under the ORiental Traffic, WA ORiental Traf...
WA, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 23.11B | 23.33B | 22.80B | 21.26B | 17.60B | 15.70B |
| Gross Profit | 13.75B | 14.19B | 14.02B | 13.40B | 11.31B | 10.11B |
| EBITDA | 1.22B | 1.67B | 2.17B | 2.22B | 1.63B | 1.59B |
| Net Income | 406.72M | 688.07M | 996.00M | 1.16B | 689.17M | 707.57M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 13.23B | 13.46B | 13.15B | 12.40B | 10.83B | 10.07B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.20B | 2.62B | 2.97B | 3.30B | 3.42B | 3.70B |
| Total Debt | 145.27M | 359.31M | 315.71M | 373.36M | 397.45M | 274.68M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.59B | 2.39B | 2.40B | 2.46B | 2.07B | 1.96B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.63B | 11.06B | 10.75B | 9.94B | 8.76B | 8.11B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 525.90M | 503.00M | 366.84M | 102.62M | 1.31B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 968.55M | 918.00M | 605.45M | 314.92M | 1.46B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -469.25M | -653.00M | -428.88M | -555.78M | -136.01M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -680.21M | -624.00M | -441.50M | -416.11M | -350.97M |
WA, Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
1343.00
Price Trends
1404.42
Positive
1379.29
Positive
1362.21
Positive
Market Momentum
7.71
Positive
48.16
Neutral
8.11
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7683, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1343 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1426.25, below the 50-day MA of 1404.42, and below the 200-day MA of 1362.21, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 7.71 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.16 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 8.11 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7683.
WA, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥38.85B | 13.64 | ― | 3.62% | -2.63% | -23.78% | |
71 Outperform | ¥272.11B | 14.22 | ― | 1.46% | 10.33% | 23.55% | |
61 Neutral | ¥27.06B | 66.46 | ― | 1.05% | 0.92% | -57.85% | |
59 Neutral | ¥17.36B | 13.93 | ― | 1.08% | 22.33% | 43.32% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
50 Neutral | ¥26.94B | 73.75 | ― | 4.99% | -11.48% | ― |
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WA, Inc. Corporate Events
WA Subsidiary Himiko Lifts Sales but Sees Profit Dip as Costs Rise
Mar 19, 2026
Himiko Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of WA, Inc., reported net sales of ¥5,553 million and net income of ¥209 million for the fiscal year ended January 2026, extending a multi-year growth trend in revenue. Strong demand for season...
WA, Inc. Grows Sales but Sees Profit Squeezed by Rising Costs
Mar 17, 2026
WA, Inc. reported higher net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, rising 4.6% year on year to 17,892 million yen, supported by new store openings, the integration of additional outlets from the 31 Sons de mode business acquisition, an...
WA, Inc. Earnings Slip Despite Higher Sales, Company Targets Profit Rebound in FY2027
Mar 17, 2026
WA, Inc. reported a modest 2.3% increase in net sales to ¥23.3 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, but profitability weakened, with operating profit down 36.2% and profit attributable to owners of the parent falling 31.0%. Ear...
W A, Inc. Posts Modest February Sales Growth on Strong Online Demand
Mar 2, 2026
W A, Inc. reported non-consolidated monthly sales for February 2026, with total revenue of ¥986 million driven by ¥475 million from stores, ¥305 million from online channels, and ¥206 million from other sales. Apparel contribut...
WA, Inc. Posts 5% Annual Sales Growth as Apparel and Online Businesses Strengthen
Feb 2, 2026
WA, Inc. reported its non-consolidated monthly sales for January 2026, showing total sales of ¥1,780 million, up from ¥1,679 million a year earlier, contributing to a 5% year-on-year increase in total sales for the twelve months ended Ja...
W A, Inc. Posts 5% Year-on-Year Sales Growth Through December 2025
Jan 5, 2026
W A, Inc. reported its non-consolidated monthly sales for December 2025 and cumulative results for FY2026 to date, showing total sales of ¥1,540 million for December and ¥16,090 million for the February–December period. Store sales...
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