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9552 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1107.00
¥1.00(0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1107.00
¥1.00(0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥556.00 - ¥1,444.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume606.00K
Average Volume (3M)273.35K
Market Cap
¥46.69B
Enterprise Value¥31.11K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥6.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.8
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)58.48
Shares Outstanding54,101,334
10 Day Avg. Volume273,450
30 Day Avg. Volume273,353
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.53
Price to Book (P/B)14.63
Price to Sales (P/S)4.50
P/FCF Ratio88.07
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)62.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥21.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained high revenue growth (~22.7%) indicates durable demand for the firm's advisory services and expanding market penetration. Persistent top-line expansion supports scale economics, deeper client relationships, and ongoing reinvestment in capabilities that underpin multi-quarter resilience.
Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.006) paired with very strong ROE (~54.4%) shows conservative financing and efficient capital use. This combination reduces financial distress risk and preserves strategic optionality for investments or selective deals over the medium term.
Cash GenerationHigh free cash flow relative to net income (~86.8%) demonstrates the firm's ability to convert profits into spendable cash. Strong FCF supports organic growth, working-capital needs, and potential shareholder returns or bolt-on transactions without dependence on external financing.
Bears Say
Declining Profit MarginsAlthough current margins are healthy, the documented decline in gross and net margins versus prior years signals rising cost pressure or pricing competition. Continued margin erosion would reduce sustainable profitability, impair cash flow generation, and limit reinvestment capacity over time.
Weaker Cash ConversionA falling operating cash flow-to-net-income ratio indicates profits are becoming less cash-backed. If this trend persists it raises liquidity risk, constrains funding for capex or M&A, and increases sensitivity to earnings volatility, weakening financial flexibility.
Eroding Equity RatioA declining equity ratio suggests asset growth has outpaced equity, gradually thinning the capital buffer. Over months this can amplify sensitivity to adverse shocks, limit leverage-neutral expansion, and potentially force capital raises or slower growth to restore balance-sheet headroom.
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. News
9552 FAQ
What was M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. lowest stock price was ¥556.00 and its highest was ¥1444.00 in the past 12 months.
What is M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s market cap is ¥46.69B.
When is M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥22.51 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. pay dividends?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. dividends here
What is M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. have?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. has 54,101,334 shares outstanding.
What happened to M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. reported an EPS of ¥22.51 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.485%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9552
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Company Description
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc.
Quants Research Institute Holdings, Inc. operates within Japan, specializing in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and media services. The company provides expert M&A guidance, alongside managing a dedicated M&A research portal and a specialized magazine. Serving small and medium-sized businesses across Japan, its clientele spans a diverse array of industries including construction, human resources, information technology, logistics, property, healthcare, finance, tourism, hospitality, education, retail, various services, manufacturing, entertainment, and environmental or biotechnology sectors. Originally established as M&A Research Institute Inc. in 2018, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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