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HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. (8996) Price & Analysis

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8996 Stock Chart & Stats

¥931.00

-¥3.00(-0.39%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥931.00

-¥3.00(-0.39%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥821.00 - ¥1,130.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.00K

Average Volume (3M)5.10K

Market Cap

¥4.10B

Enterprise Value¥12.63K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥4.21B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥13.01B

Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3

Beta0.41

Next Earnings

Nov 16, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield5.41%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)192.98

Shares Outstanding4,110,000

10 Day Avg. Volume4,100

30 Day Avg. Volume5,100

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.13

Price to Book (P/B)0.92

Price to Sales (P/S)0.21

P/FCF Ratio7.09

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

Revenue Re-accelerationSustained revenue re-acceleration (+11.2% in 2025) with net income rising to ¥658.8M signals recovering demand and improving top-line momentum. Over 2–6 months this supports operating leverage, stronger earnings durability and a firmer base for reinvestment or debt paydown if maintained.

Improving Return On EquityROE rising to ~17.1% while equity increased indicates management is deploying capital more effectively and rebuilding the equity base. Higher ROE combined with a larger equity buffer enhances resilience, supports internal funding capacity and reduces reliance on external capital over the medium term.

Return To Positive Free Cash FlowResumption of positive free cash flow (¥503.4M in 2025 after a very strong 2024) demonstrates the business can generate distributable cash. Persistent FCF enables dividends, capex and gradual deleveraging, strengthening long-term financial flexibility if the company sustains generation.

Bears Say

High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio around 3.05x leaves the company highly sensitive to interest rates and refinancing risk. Even with improvement, elevated leverage constrains strategic flexibility, increases fixed financial costs and raises vulnerability to cyclical downturns in real estate demand.

Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow converting at only ~10% of net income in 2025 indicates earnings are not reliably turning into cash. This inconsistency undermines the sustainability of reported profits, makes dividend and capex funding dependent on volatile cash swings, and complicates deleveraging plans.

Moderate Margins Below Prior PeaksCurrent EBIT and net margins remain modest and below historical peaks, suggesting structural pressure on pricing or cost base. Limited margin headroom makes earnings and return metrics more sensitive to revenue declines or cost inflation, reducing resilience across economic cycles.

8996 FAQ

What was HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥821.00 and its highest was ¥1130.00 in the past 12 months.

What is HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥4.10B.

When is HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 100 days.

How were HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Currently, no data Available

Is HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.41%. See more information on HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. have?

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd. has 4,110,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Currently, no data Available

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8996

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Company Description

HouseFreedom Co., Ltd.

HouseFreedom Co.,Ltd. primarily specializes in selling newly built detached houses across Japan. The company further diversifies its activities through construction contracts, property rental and brokerage services, and by serving as a non-life insurance agent, offering policies such as fire and earthquake coverage. Established in 1995, this firm operates from its base in Matsubara, Japan.