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3538.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers

3538.T

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
4,66 %
Op margin
2,1 %
ROE
13,3 %
Net margin
1,6 %
Debt / equity
1,84
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About

The company operates in the retail sector, specializing in auto vehicles, parts, and service retail, generating revenue primarily through the sale of automotive products and services.

Business. The company operates in the retail sector, specializing in auto vehicles, parts, and service retail, generating revenue primarily through the sale of automotive products and services.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorRetailers
IndustryAuto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
ActivityRetailers
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Sell-side consensus
BUY1 analysts
1 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy1
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
13,3 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    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 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

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

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the retail sector, specializing in auto vehicles, parts, and service retail, generating revenue primarily through the sale of automotive products and services.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorRetailers
    IndustryAuto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
    ActivityRetailers
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, indicating a relatively high leverage position, and a current ratio of 1.48, suggesting moderate short-term liquidity. Its return on equity (ROE) is 13.32%, which is strong, while its return on assets (ROA) is 3.88%, indicating that the company is generating reasonable returns relative to its asset base.

    Profitability is supported by a gross profit of ¥12,432,229,000 and an operating income of ¥1,897,705,000, translating to a gross margin of 14.03% and an operating margin of 2.14%. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, though the operating margin is on the lower side, suggesting potential cost pressures or competitive pricing dynamics.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks.

    Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline projected in the next fiscal year. The current fiscal year's revenue of ¥88,614,291,000 provides a baseline for future performance.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's capital structure and leverage position could change with new financing activities or share issuance.

    Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any major events or strategic shifts. The company's financial performance and operational strategy appear to be consistent with its historical approach, with no significant changes in management or business direction reported.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong ROE of 13.32% but a relatively low ROA of 3.88%, indicating efficient use of equity but less efficient use of assets.
    • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84 suggests a high level of leverage, which could increase financial risk.
    • The company's operating margin of 2.14% is on the lower side, indicating potential cost pressures or competitive pricing dynamics.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.48 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
    • Analysts have a neutral outlook, with one "buy" recommendation and no "strong buy" or "sell" recommendations.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's operating margin is expected to remain stable, driven by consistent cost management and pricing strategies.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    ¥910,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    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 ratio
    1.5
    Debt / equity
    1.8
    ROA
    3.9%
    ROE
    13.3%
    Cash conversion
    -90.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy1
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0

    Estimate revisions

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin2,1 %Below median
    Net Margin1,6 %Above median
    ROE13,3 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-0,4 %Above P75
    D/E1,84Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-0,90Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • 3538.T Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Willplus Holdings Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    3538.TCanonical
    Tokyo Stock Exchange · JPY

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage