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Roland Corporation
(7944)
Roland Corporation (7944) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Roland Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Roland Corporation Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 100.95B | 99.43B | 102.44B | 95.84B | 80.03B |
| Gross Profit | 42.65B | 42.57B | 43.93B | 39.36B | 36.14B |
| EBITDA | 12.39B | 11.83B | 14.05B | 12.83B | 11.88B |
| Net Income | 2.17B | 5.98B | 8.15B | 8.94B | 8.59B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 83.48B | 81.59B | 80.97B | 77.06B | 52.81B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.88B | 14.48B | 12.88B | 10.51B | 8.78B |
| Total Debt | 24.04B | 20.44B | 25.30B | 28.65B | 7.87B |
| Total Liabilities | 42.11B | 34.91B | 40.86B | 43.31B | 24.15B |
| Stockholders Equity | 41.08B | 46.42B | 39.88B | 33.56B | 28.50B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.73B | 9.18B | 11.94B | -587.00M | 3.62B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.70B | 11.72B | 15.43B | 793.00M | 4.93B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.44B | -1.19B | -3.58B | -11.35B | -803.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -7.42B | -9.66B | -8.67B | 12.88B | -6.07B |
Roland Corporation Technical Analysis
Roland Corporation Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥177.80B | 12.43 | ― | 3.40% | 6.12% | -3.75% | |
67 Neutral | ¥574.96B | 27.91 | 3.68% | 2.35% | -4.47% | -4.52% | |
64 Neutral | ¥32.80B | 15.16 | ― | 3.63% | 2.20% | 2.39% | |
64 Neutral | ¥25.87B | 25.11 | ― | 3.56% | -5.25% | -4.95% | |
63 Neutral | ¥105.51B | 49.39 | ― | 4.78% | -1.25% | 9.33% | |
63 Neutral | ¥246.45B | 21.37 | ― | 2.18% | 10.50% | 27.82% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
Roland Corporation Corporate Events
Roland Corporation has approved a proposal to reduce its legal capital surplus by ¥3.663 billion, reallocating this amount to other capital surplus as part of a broader capital strategy. The move, to be submitted to shareholders at the March 26, 2026 annual meeting, is intended to increase funds available for shareholder returns and other capital measures.
The reclassification, conducted under Japan’s Corporate Law, does not change the company’s total net assets and is not expected to affect its financial results. By reshaping the structure of its equity rather than its overall size, Roland aims to enhance financial flexibility for future capital policies while maintaining balance sheet strength, a development of interest to investors monitoring its capital allocation approach.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7944) stock is a Buy with a Yen4382.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Roland Corporation stock, see the JP:7944 Stock Forecast page.
Roland Corporation reported that its net sales, operating profit and ordinary profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 were broadly in line with or slightly above earlier forecasts, but profit attributable to owners of parent fell sharply versus guidance due to one-off charges. While revenue reached about ¥101 billion and core profits remained solid, basic earnings per share dropped significantly compared with both forecasts and the prior year.
The company booked a ¥3.86 billion impairment loss on certain fixed assets at Drum Workshop, Inc., acquired in 2022, after reassessing future cash flows amid changing market conditions, including U.S. tariff impacts and slower-than-expected synergy realization. It also reversed ¥1.803 billion in deferred tax assets related to DW and, on a non-consolidated basis, recognized a ¥7.148 billion loss on valuation of DW shares, a charge that does not affect consolidated results, while indicating plans to revamp DW’s management and push for a turnaround to restore growth and synergies.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7944) stock is a Buy with a Yen4382.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Roland Corporation stock, see the JP:7944 Stock Forecast page.
Roland Corporation reported a modest 1.5% rise in net sales to ¥100.95 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, but operating profit slipped 5.4% and profit attributable to owners of parent plunged 63.7%, dragging basic earnings per share down to ¥81.69 and reducing the equity ratio to 49.2%. Despite the profit slump, the company maintained an annual dividend of ¥170 per share, implying a sharply higher payout ratio, and it projects fiscal 2026 net sales of ¥106.4 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥7.2 billion, signaling expectations of a strong earnings rebound that could reassure shareholders about future cash flows and capital returns.
Operating cash flow improved to ¥13.7 billion while investing cash outflows rose, and total assets edged up to ¥83.48 billion even as net assets declined, reflecting reduced retained earnings and share count changes. Management also flagged the application of new accounting standards and plans to hold an investor briefing, underscoring an effort to maintain transparency and engagement with institutional investors as it aims to restore profitability and strengthen its financial position in the coming year.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7944) stock is a Buy with a Yen4382.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Roland Corporation stock, see the JP:7944 Stock Forecast page.
Roland Corporation has unveiled a three-year mid-term management plan running from fiscal 2026 to 2028, targeting sales growth from JPY 100.9 billion in FY2025 to JPY 120 billion in FY2028 and a sharp increase in profit attributable to owners of the parent to JPY 10.2 billion. The strategy aims to lift ROE above 20% and ROIC above 18%, positioning the company for higher profitability as it moves beyond a recent risk-response phase.
Management is focusing on a vision of co-creating new musical cultures with next-generation users by accelerating initiatives around electronic and connected instruments. Key pillars include integrating connected hardware, Roland Retail, Roland Cloud, and a new Roland app, driving innovation in electronic instruments, and stepping up expansion in China, India, Latin America, and the Middle East to capture growing demand in emerging markets.
Roland also plans to harness advances in AI, IoT, and broader digitalization trends to enhance its products and services. By targeting a large pool of lapsed and potential players in developed markets while tapping rising GDP and expanding buyer bases in emerging economies, the company aims to strengthen its global footprint and long-term growth trajectory.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7944) stock is a Buy with a Yen4382.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Roland Corporation stock, see the JP:7944 Stock Forecast page.
Roland Corporation has announced planned changes to its leadership structure, including the reappointment of CEO and Representative Director Masahiro Minowa and several incumbent directors, alongside the promotion of outside auditor Yoji Morizumi to outside director. Two outside directors will step down at the end of their terms, while attorney Shizuko Kamoda has been nominated as a new auditor, moves that refresh the board’s composition and strengthen governance with added financial and legal expertise.
These appointments, which remain subject to shareholder approval at the March 26, 2026 general meeting and a subsequent board session, are designed to maintain continuity in top management while enhancing oversight capabilities. By combining experienced internal leadership with independent experts in accounting and law, Roland signals a focus on robust corporate governance and risk management, which may bolster investor confidence and support its long‑term strategic execution.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7944) stock is a Buy with a Yen4382.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Roland Corporation stock, see the JP:7944 Stock Forecast page.
Roland Corporation plans to partially revise its stock compensation structure for directors and entrusted corporate executive officers, increasing the maximum performance achievement coefficient to 250% and strengthening the performance-linked component of share-based pay. The company will also introduce a new share benefit trust for officers to deliver shares subject to continuous service, replacing its former trust scheme over time and tightening the link between executive rewards, share price, and long-term value creation.
The amended plan, which covers a three-year performance evaluation period aligned with Roland’s midterm business plan, combines performance share units for internal directors and executive officers with restricted share units for outside directors. Subject to shareholder approval at the March 26, 2026 general meeting, up to 80,000 shares per fiscal year may be issued or sourced from treasury stock, aiming to better align management and outside directors with shareholder interests and incentivize sustainable corporate value growth.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7944) stock is a Buy with a Yen4382.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Roland Corporation stock, see the JP:7944 Stock Forecast page.