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Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd

Consumer PublishingVerified

Score breakdown

Profitability+21Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3

Quality breakdown

Key fields100Profile25Conclusion95AI synthesis40Observations3

Chiikishinbunsha maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing relative to equity [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.44, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer [doc:HA-latest]. Despite holding JPY 640.1 million in cash and equivalents, the firm's long-term debt of JPY 1.02 billion results in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 6.33% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.8%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the publishing industry [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating income of JPY 38.9 million and net income of JPY 41.3 million reflect a narrow margin, with gross profit at JPY 2.24 billion, or 71% of revenue [doc:HA-latest]. These figures suggest a business model with high fixed costs and limited pricing power. The firm's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification beyond Japan [doc:HA-latest]. This lack of diversification increases exposure to domestic economic conditions and regulatory shifts, particularly in the media and publishing sector [doc:verified market data]. Chiikishinbunsha's growth trajectory is constrained, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's free cash flow is negative at JPY -977.1 million, driven by capital expenditures of JPY -1.05 billion, indicating a heavy investment in maintaining or expanding operations [doc:HA-latest]. The absence of disclosed segment-level growth projections further limits visibility into future performance. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution potential, with no immediate signs of equity issuance or share buybacks [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital structure is leveraged, with long-term debt accounting for 44% of total assets [doc:HA-latest]. No recent filings or transcripts indicate material changes in strategy or operations [doc:HA-latest].

Profile

CompanyChiikishinbunsha Co Ltd

Ticker2164.T

SectorConsumer Cyclicals

BusinessCyclical Consumer Services

Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services

IndustryConsumer Publishing

AI analysis

Business. Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is a Japanese publisher of consumer magazines and books, primarily generating revenue through advertising and subscription sales [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Chiikishinbunsha is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, specifically in the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector and the Consumer Publishing industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Key takeaways

Chiikishinbunsha operates in a low-margin publishing business with limited diversification.
The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.44 and a net cash deficit.
ROE and ROA are below industry benchmarks, indicating weak returns on capital.
Free cash flow is negative due to high capital expenditures, signaling reinvestment rather than distribution.
The firm's growth is constrained by domestic exposure and lack of segment-level expansion.
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Financial snapshot

PeriodHA-latest

CurrencyJPY

Revenue$3.15B

Gross profit$2.24B

Operating income$38.9M

Net income$41.3M

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Operating cash flow$11.8M

CapEx-$1.05B

Free cash flow-$977.1M

Total assets$2.30B

Total liabilities$1.65B

Total equity$653.2M

Cash & equivalents$640.1M

Long-term debt$1.02B

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Valuation

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Tangible book$653.2M

Net cash-$375.0M

Current ratio1.4

Debt/Equity1.6

ROA1.8%

ROE6.3%

Cash conversion29.0%

CapEx/Revenue-33.4%

SBC/Revenue—

Asset intensity—

Dilution ratio0.0%

Risk assessment

Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskMedium

Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

Industry benchmarks

Activity: Consumer Publishing · cohort 1 companies

Metric2164Activity

Op margin1.2%15.3% medp25 15.3% · p75 15.3%bottom quartile

Net margin1.3%12.2% medp25 12.2% · p75 12.2%bottom quartile

Gross margin71.1%47.3% medp25 35.5% · p75 67.2%top quartile

R&D / revenue—9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%

CapEx / revenue-33.4%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile

Debt / equity155.0%4.9% medp25 0.3% · p75 23.3%top quartile

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