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Adways Inc

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10,5B JPY
P/E
40,8x
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Div yield
2,24 %
Op margin
3,9 %
ROE
2,2 %
Net margin
9,4 %
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About

Adways Inc provides advertising and marketing services, generating revenue primarily through the delivery of digital and traditional advertising campaigns to clients in the consumer cyclicals sector.

Business. Adways Inc (2489.T) is a Japanese advertising and marketing company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector, providing advertising and marketing solutions. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available. The company is headquartered in Japan.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
40,8x
P/E
Analysts
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Profitability
2,2 %
return on equity
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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Adways Inc (2489.T) is a Japanese advertising and marketing company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector, providing advertising and marketing solutions. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available. The company is headquartered in Japan.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
    IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Adways Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥10,010,334,000, which is significantly higher than its total liabilities of ¥10,482,403,000, resulting in a current ratio of 1.98. The company has no long-term debt, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, indicating a conservative capital structure. The price-to-book ratio of 0.72 suggests that the company is trading at a discount to its book value, which may reflect market skepticism or undervaluation.

    In terms of profitability, Adways Inc reported a net income of ¥310,780,000 and an operating income of ¥129,835,000 in the latest period. The return on equity (ROE) of 2.17% and return on assets (ROA) of 1.25% are below the industry median for advertising and marketing firms, indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The price-to-earnings ratio of 33.2 is relatively high, suggesting that the market is paying a premium for the company's earnings.

    The company's revenue of ¥3,298,869,000 is derived from a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements. There is no geographic breakdown provided, but the company is listed in Japan, and its operations are likely concentrated in the domestic market. This lack of geographic diversification may expose the company to regional economic risks.

    Looking ahead, Adways Inc is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. The company's recent financial performance has been consistent, with a reported revenue of ¥12,219,490,000 in the last actual period. However, the absence of long-term debt and the low dilution risk suggest that the company is not aggressively expanding or financing growth through equity issuance.

    The risk assessment for Adways Inc indicates a low liquidity risk, as the company has substantial cash reserves and no long-term debt obligations. The dilution risk is also low, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's conservative capital structure and strong liquidity position provide a buffer against short-term financial stress.

    Recent events, including analyst estimates and financial filings, show that Adways Inc has met or exceeded expectations in terms of revenue and earnings. The last actual EPS was ¥6.47, and the last actual revenue was ¥12,219,490,000, indicating that the company is performing in line with analyst projections. There are no recent filings or transcripts that suggest significant operational or strategic changes.

    Key takeaways
    • Adways Inc has a strong liquidity position with no long-term debt and a current ratio of 1.98.
    • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
    • The company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory with no significant growth or decline projected.
    • Low liquidity and dilution risks suggest a conservative financial strategy with no immediate financial stress.
    • Recent financial performance has been consistent with analyst estimates, indicating stable operations.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Operating margin of 3.9% exceeds the 3.5% median for the advertising and marketing cohort.

    The company maintains a zero debt-to-equity ratio, significantly lower than the 0.14 cohort median.

    Net income surged 153.4% year-over-year to 252.9 million JPY in fiscal 2026.

    Revenue grew at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate over the four-year period ending 2026.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Revenue declined 3.7% year-over-year to 12.2 billion JPY in fiscal 2026.

    Free cash flow turned negative at -149.8 million JPY in fiscal 2026.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-02-10
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue ¥3.35B, +3,3% YoY; Operating income +131,0% YoY.

    Revenue¥3.35B+3,3 % YoY
    Operating income¥167.9M+131,0 % YoY
    Net income¥155.4M+122,7 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-¥79.8M−142,9 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥3.35B
    Gross profit¥2.81B
    Operating income¥167.9M
    Net income¥155.4M
    Margins
    Gross margin83.9%
    Operating margin5.0%
    Net margin4.6%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥22.30B
    Total liabilities¥8.64B
    Total equity¥13.65B
    Cash & equivalents¥9.92B
    Long-term debt¥0.00
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-¥79.8M
    CapEx-¥474.7M
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥3.35BOperating costs ¥3.18BTax ¥12.5MNet income ¥155.4M
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥3.35B, +3,3% YoY
    • Operating income +131,0% YoY
    • Net income +122,7% YoY
    • Net margin 4.6%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    ¥269,00
    Market cap
    ¥10.32B
    Enterprise value
    ¥307.3M
    P/E
    40.8x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.0x
    EV / Op income
    3.0x
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.7x
    P / Tangible book
    0.7x
    Tangible book
    ¥14.30B
    Net cash
    ¥10.01B
    Current ratio
    2.0
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    1.2%
    ROE
    2.2%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin3,9 %Below median
    Net Margin9,4 %Above P75
    ROE2,2 %Below median
    D/E0,00Above P75

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    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • Adways Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Adways Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    2489.TCanonical
    Tokyo Stock Exchange · JPY

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-02-10 11:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue JPY 3.35B · Net JPY 155.4M
    2026-02-10 11:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue JPY 12.22B · Net JPY 252.9M
    2025-11-06 11:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue JPY 2.96B · Net JPY 174.5M
    2025-08-06 11:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue JPY 2.77B · Net JPY -277.4M
    2025-05-08 11:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue JPY 3.14B · Net JPY 200.4M
    2025-02-10 11:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue JPY 3.24B · Net JPY -684.0M
    2025-02-10 11:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue JPY 12.68B · Net JPY -473.5M
    2024-10-31 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue JPY 3.05B · Net JPY 32.1M
    2024-07-31 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue JPY 3.09B · Net JPY -132.3M
    2024-04-30 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue JPY 3.30B · Net JPY 310.8M
    2024-02-09 11:37 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue JPY 13.52B · Net JPY 966.1M
    2023-02-10 11:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue JPY 13.42B · Net JPY 2.54B
    2022-02-10 11:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue JPY 9.70B · Net JPY 1.03B
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