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364157

Papyless Co Ltd

Department StoresVerified
Score breakdown
Sentiment+27Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion94AI synthesis40Observations13

PAPYLESS CO., LTD. maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents of ¥10,081,000,000, representing 79.2% of total assets, and a current ratio of 3.2, indicating robust short-term financial health [doc:3641-T-FinancialSnapshot]. The company has no long-term debt, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, reflecting a conservative capital structure [doc:3641-T-ValuationSnapshot]. The company reported a net loss of ¥165,000,000 and an operating loss of ¥309,000,000 in the latest period, with a negative return on equity of -1.85% and a return on assets of -1.3%. These metrics fall below the cohort median for the "Department Stores" industry, which typically reports positive returns and higher operating margins [doc:3641-T-FinancialSnapshot]. Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment focused on e-book sales and content development, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company operates primarily in the ROC (Traditional Chinese version site), suggesting potential revenue concentration risk [doc:3641-T-Description]. The company's revenue of ¥15,768,000,000 in the latest period reflects a decline in profitability despite stable revenue levels. Analysts have noted a negative earnings per share (EPS) of -16.90 JPY, and the company has reported negative operating and free cash flows, indicating ongoing operational challenges [doc:3641-T-IRObservations]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's capital structure is free of dilutionary instruments, and its cash reserves provide a buffer against short-term obligations [doc:3641-T-RiskAssessment]. Recent financial filings and transcripts have not disclosed material events or strategic shifts. The company continues to operate its e-book platform Renta! and invest in next-generation content, but has not reported significant new product launches or market expansion in the latest period [doc:3641-T-FinancialSnapshot].

30-day price · 3641-106.00 (-9.7%)
Low$970.00High$1113.00Close$990.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyPapyless Co Ltd
Ticker3641.T
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryDepartment Stores
AI analysis

Business. PAPYLESS CO., LTD. provides electronic books for smartphones, tablets, PCs, and other information terminals, operating the e-book selling site Renta! for the ROC [doc:3641-T-Description].

Classification. PAPYLESS CO., LTD. is classified under industry "Department Stores" within the "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:3641-T-Classification].

PAPYLESS CO., LTD. maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents of ¥10,081,000,000, representing 79.2% of total assets, and a current ratio of 3.2, indicating robust short-term financial health [doc:3641-T-FinancialSnapshot]. The company has no long-term debt, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, reflecting a conservative capital structure [doc:3641-T-ValuationSnapshot]. The company reported a net loss of ¥165,000,000 and an operating loss of ¥309,000,000 in the latest period, with a negative return on equity of -1.85% and a return on assets of -1.3%. These metrics fall below the cohort median for the "Department Stores" industry, which typically reports positive returns and higher operating margins [doc:3641-T-FinancialSnapshot]. Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment focused on e-book sales and content development, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company operates primarily in the ROC (Traditional Chinese version site), suggesting potential revenue concentration risk [doc:3641-T-Description]. The company's revenue of ¥15,768,000,000 in the latest period reflects a decline in profitability despite stable revenue levels. Analysts have noted a negative earnings per share (EPS) of -16.90 JPY, and the company has reported negative operating and free cash flows, indicating ongoing operational challenges [doc:3641-T-IRObservations]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's capital structure is free of dilutionary instruments, and its cash reserves provide a buffer against short-term obligations [doc:3641-T-RiskAssessment]. Recent financial filings and transcripts have not disclosed material events or strategic shifts. The company continues to operate its e-book platform Renta! and invest in next-generation content, but has not reported significant new product launches or market expansion in the latest period [doc:3641-T-FinancialSnapshot].
Key takeaways
  • PAPYLESS CO., LTD. has strong liquidity but is currently unprofitable, with negative returns on equity and assets.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic market, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
  • Despite high cash reserves, the company has reported negative operating and free cash flows, indicating ongoing operational inefficiencies.
  • The absence of long-term debt and dilutionary instruments provides a stable capital structure but limits growth potential.
  • The company's performance lags behind industry medians in profitability and returns, suggesting competitive challenges.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$15.77B
Gross profit$7.56B
Operating income-$309.0M
Net income-$165.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$576.0M
CapEx-$3.0M
Free cash flow-$316.0M
Total assets$12.73B
Total liabilities$3.83B
Total equity$8.90B
Cash & equivalents$10.08B
Long-term debt$0.00
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$8.90B
Net cash$10.08B
Current ratio3.2
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-1.3%
ROE-1.8%
Cash conversion3.5%
CapEx/Revenue-0.0%
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: Department Stores · cohort 2 companies
Metric3641Activity
Op margin-2.0%4.7% medp25 4.7% · p75 4.7%bottom quartile
Net margin-1.0%5.9% medp25 4.4% · p75 7.3%bottom quartile
Gross margin47.9%39.5% medp25 39.5% · p75 39.5%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.0%1.6% medp25 1.5% · p75 1.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity0.0%50.0% medp25 50.0% · p75 50.0%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-16.90 JPY
Last actual revenue15,768,000,000 JPY
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-05 15:00 UTCJob: 00cb350a