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Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd

Advertising & MarketingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion95AI synthesis40Observations13

Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.1 and cash and equivalents amounting to ¥3,578,057,000, which is significantly higher than the industry median. The company's liquidity_fpt score indicates a low liquidity risk, supported by its high cash reserves and low debt levels [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's profitability is robust, with a return on equity (ROE) of 19.93% and a return on assets (ROA) of 12.98%, both exceeding the industry median for Advertising & Marketing firms. Operating income of ¥1,301,320,000 and net income of ¥864,196,000 reflect strong operational performance and efficient cost management [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd operates primarily in Japan, with revenue concentrated in domestic markets. The company's services are divided into three segments: retainer, optional and spot, and paid publicity. The retainer service, which involves long-term contracts, contributes the most to recurring revenue, while the optional and spot service provides flexibility for short-term client needs [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's growth trajectory is positive, with revenue of ¥8,554,609,000 in the latest fiscal year. Outlook data suggests continued growth in the next fiscal year, driven by increased demand for PR services in the corporate sector. Free cash flow of ¥1,014,400,000 supports reinvestment and potential shareholder returns [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. Risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 is well below the industry median, and there are no near-term pressures for equity issuance or debt refinancing [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. Recent events include the publication of the 2023 annual report, which details the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. No significant regulatory or operational risks were disclosed in the latest filings, and the company remains focused on expanding its service offerings and client base [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report].

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Profile
CompanyKyodo Public Relations Co Ltd
Ticker2436.T
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd provides public relations services, including retainer, optional and spot, and paid publicity services, primarily to corporate clients [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report].

Classification. Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd is classified under Consumer Cyclicals > Cyclical Consumer Services > Advertising & Marketing with a confidence level of 0.92.

Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.1 and cash and equivalents amounting to ¥3,578,057,000, which is significantly higher than the industry median. The company's liquidity_fpt score indicates a low liquidity risk, supported by its high cash reserves and low debt levels [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's profitability is robust, with a return on equity (ROE) of 19.93% and a return on assets (ROA) of 12.98%, both exceeding the industry median for Advertising & Marketing firms. Operating income of ¥1,301,320,000 and net income of ¥864,196,000 reflect strong operational performance and efficient cost management [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd operates primarily in Japan, with revenue concentrated in domestic markets. The company's services are divided into three segments: retainer, optional and spot, and paid publicity. The retainer service, which involves long-term contracts, contributes the most to recurring revenue, while the optional and spot service provides flexibility for short-term client needs [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's growth trajectory is positive, with revenue of ¥8,554,609,000 in the latest fiscal year. Outlook data suggests continued growth in the next fiscal year, driven by increased demand for PR services in the corporate sector. Free cash flow of ¥1,014,400,000 supports reinvestment and potential shareholder returns [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. Risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 is well below the industry median, and there are no near-term pressures for equity issuance or debt refinancing [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report]. Recent events include the publication of the 2023 annual report, which details the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. No significant regulatory or operational risks were disclosed in the latest filings, and the company remains focused on expanding its service offerings and client base [doc:2436.T-2023-annual-report].
Key takeaways
  • Kyodo Public Relations Co Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.1 and high cash reserves.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 19.93% and ROA of 12.98%, are above industry medians.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Japan, with a focus on retainer and paid publicity services.
  • The company is expected to maintain growth in the next fiscal year, supported by strong free cash flow.
  • Low liquidity and dilution risks are supported by conservative capital structure and no near-term issuance pressures.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$8.55B
Gross profit$3.79B
Operating income$1.30B
Net income$864.2M
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Operating cash flow$855.4M
CapEx-$51.1M
Free cash flow$1.01B
Total assets$6.66B
Total liabilities$2.32B
Total equity$4.34B
Cash & equivalents$3.58B
Long-term debt$371.9M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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EV/Revenue
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$4.34B
Net cash$3.21B
Current ratio3.1
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA13.0%
ROE19.9%
Cash conversion99.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
Metric2436Activity
Op margin15.2%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%top quartile
Net margin10.1%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%top quartile
Gross margin44.3%39.1% medp25 21.0% · p75 60.6%above median
CapEx / revenue-0.6%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity9.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS98.96 JPY
Last actual revenue8,554,610,000 JPY
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