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Willplus Holdings Corp

Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+23Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion100AI synthesis40Observations23

Willplus Holdings Corp maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.48, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -1,303,128,000 JPY, which may raise concerns about its ability to fund operations from core business activities [doc:HA-latest]. The free cash flow of 2,805,755,000 JPY indicates that the company is generating positive cash flow after capital expenditures, which could be used for debt reduction or shareholder returns [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, Willplus Holdings Corp has a return on equity (ROE) of 13.32%, which is a strong indicator of the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity [doc:HA-latest]. The return on assets (ROA) of 3.88% suggests that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate earnings [doc:HA-latest]. These metrics should be compared against the industry median to determine if the company is outperforming or underperforming its peers [doc:industry_config]. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the sale of new and used cars, vehicle maintenance services, and insurance sales. The financial snapshot does not provide specific segment or geographic revenue breakdowns, so it is unclear if the company has significant revenue concentration in any particular segment or region [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts should monitor the company's exposure to the Japanese automotive market, as it is a key driver of revenue [doc:industry_config]. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the current revenue of 88,614,290,000 JPY and the free cash flow of 2,805,755,000 JPY suggest a stable financial position [doc:HA-latest]. The capital expenditure of -322,412,000 JPY indicates that the company is investing in its operations, which could support future growth [doc:HA-latest]. However, the negative operating cash flow may pose a challenge to sustaining growth without external financing [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Willplus Holdings Corp indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk [doc:HA-latest]. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:HA-latest]. The dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not likely to issue additional shares that could dilute existing shareholders' equity [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital structure and liquidity position should be closely monitored for any changes that could affect its financial stability [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings for Willplus Holdings Corp are not detailed in the provided data, so it is unclear if there have been any significant developments that could impact the company's financial performance or strategic direction [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts should review the company's latest 10-K filing and any recent earnings call transcripts for insights into management's outlook and any potential risks or opportunities [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · 3538-47.00 (-4.5%)
Low$984.00High$1084.00Close$1000.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWillplus Holdings Corp
Ticker3538.T
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryAuto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Willplus Holdings Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the distribution of new and used cars, vehicle maintenance, and general insurance agent services [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Willplus Holdings Corp is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Willplus Holdings Corp maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.48, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -1,303,128,000 JPY, which may raise concerns about its ability to fund operations from core business activities [doc:HA-latest]. The free cash flow of 2,805,755,000 JPY indicates that the company is generating positive cash flow after capital expenditures, which could be used for debt reduction or shareholder returns [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, Willplus Holdings Corp has a return on equity (ROE) of 13.32%, which is a strong indicator of the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity [doc:HA-latest]. The return on assets (ROA) of 3.88% suggests that the company is effectively utilizing its assets to generate earnings [doc:HA-latest]. These metrics should be compared against the industry median to determine if the company is outperforming or underperforming its peers [doc:industry_config]. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the sale of new and used cars, vehicle maintenance services, and insurance sales. The financial snapshot does not provide specific segment or geographic revenue breakdowns, so it is unclear if the company has significant revenue concentration in any particular segment or region [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts should monitor the company's exposure to the Japanese automotive market, as it is a key driver of revenue [doc:industry_config]. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the current revenue of 88,614,290,000 JPY and the free cash flow of 2,805,755,000 JPY suggest a stable financial position [doc:HA-latest]. The capital expenditure of -322,412,000 JPY indicates that the company is investing in its operations, which could support future growth [doc:HA-latest]. However, the negative operating cash flow may pose a challenge to sustaining growth without external financing [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Willplus Holdings Corp indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk [doc:HA-latest]. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:HA-latest]. The dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not likely to issue additional shares that could dilute existing shareholders' equity [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital structure and liquidity position should be closely monitored for any changes that could affect its financial stability [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings for Willplus Holdings Corp are not detailed in the provided data, so it is unclear if there have been any significant developments that could impact the company's financial performance or strategic direction [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts should review the company's latest 10-K filing and any recent earnings call transcripts for insights into management's outlook and any potential risks or opportunities [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Willplus Holdings Corp has a strong return on equity (13.32%) but a moderate debt-to-equity ratio (1.84) [doc:HA-latest].
  • The company's free cash flow of 2,805,755,000 JPY indicates positive cash generation after capital expenditures [doc:HA-latest].
  • The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.48, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities [doc:HA-latest].
  • The company's operating cash flow is negative at -1,303,128,000 JPY, which may raise concerns about its ability to fund operations from core business activities [doc:HA-latest].
  • The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk [doc:HA-latest].
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$88.61B
Gross profit$12.43B
Operating income$1.90B
Net income$1.44B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$1.30B
CapEx-$322.4M
Free cash flow$2.81B
Total assets$37.23B
Total liabilities$26.39B
Total equity$10.84B
Cash & equivalents$8.25B
Long-term debt$19.90B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$10.84B
Net cash-$11.65B
Current ratio1.5
Debt/Equity1.8
ROA3.9%
ROE13.3%
Cash conversion-90.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
Metric3538Activity
Op margin2.1%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Net margin1.6%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin14.0%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-0.4%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity184.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Last actual EPS158.43 JPY
Last actual revenue88,614,290,000 JPY
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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