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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
428657

CL Holdings Inc

Advertising & MarketingVerified

CL Holdings Inc maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.76, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover obligations. The company's free cash flow of 1.41 billion JPY and operating cash flow of 905.5 million JPY support its operational flexibility. However, its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity of 8.02% and return on assets of 2.55% are below the industry median for Advertising & Marketing firms, indicating weaker profitability relative to peers. Operating income of 1.41 billion JPY and net income of 629 million JPY reflect a narrow margin structure, which may limit its ability to absorb cost pressures or invest in growth. According to disclosed segments, CL Holdings Inc operates in marketing services and character goods, with no geographic diversification beyond Japan. This concentration increases exposure to domestic economic conditions and regulatory changes. The company's revenue of 39.00 billion JPY in the latest period shows a stable performance, but no significant growth is indicated in the outlook. Capital expenditure of -607.7 million JPY suggests asset disposals or reduced investment in physical infrastructure. The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure from equity issuance. However, the negative net cash position after debt is a key flag that could affect its ability to fund operations or pursue strategic opportunities. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's focus remains on core marketing services and character goods, with no disclosed plans for major expansion or diversification.

30-day price · 4286+110.00 (+10.2%)
Low$973.00High$1233.00Close$1187.00As of19 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyCL Holdings Inc
Ticker4286.T
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. CL Holdings Inc provides marketing services including advertising, sales promotion, product planning, and manufacturing support to enterprises in Japan, with additional activities in character goods and import sales.

Classification. CL Holdings Inc is classified in the Advertising & Marketing industry under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector with a confidence level of 0.92.

CL Holdings Inc maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.76, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover obligations. The company's free cash flow of 1.41 billion JPY and operating cash flow of 905.5 million JPY support its operational flexibility. However, its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity of 8.02% and return on assets of 2.55% are below the industry median for Advertising & Marketing firms, indicating weaker profitability relative to peers. Operating income of 1.41 billion JPY and net income of 629 million JPY reflect a narrow margin structure, which may limit its ability to absorb cost pressures or invest in growth. According to disclosed segments, CL Holdings Inc operates in marketing services and character goods, with no geographic diversification beyond Japan. This concentration increases exposure to domestic economic conditions and regulatory changes. The company's revenue of 39.00 billion JPY in the latest period shows a stable performance, but no significant growth is indicated in the outlook. Capital expenditure of -607.7 million JPY suggests asset disposals or reduced investment in physical infrastructure. The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure from equity issuance. However, the negative net cash position after debt is a key flag that could affect its ability to fund operations or pursue strategic opportunities. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's focus remains on core marketing services and character goods, with no disclosed plans for major expansion or diversification.
Key takeaways
  • CL Holdings Inc has a moderate debt load and adequate short-term liquidity but faces potential liquidity constraints due to a negative net cash position after debt.
  • The company's profitability metrics are below industry medians, indicating weaker returns relative to peers.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Japan, increasing exposure to domestic economic and regulatory risks.
  • No significant growth is indicated in the outlook, and capital expenditures suggest reduced investment in physical assets.
  • The company is not currently at high risk of dilution, but its liquidity position requires monitoring.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$39.00B
Gross profit$12.98B
Operating income$1.41B
Net income$629.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$905.5M
CapEx-$607.7M
Free cash flow$1.41B
Total assets$24.68B
Total liabilities$16.84B
Total equity$7.84B
Cash & equivalents$4.38B
Long-term debt$9.14B
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$7.84B
Net cash-$4.77B
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity1.2
ROA2.5%
ROE8.0%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue-1.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
Metric4286Activity
Op margin3.6%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%top quartile
Net margin1.6%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%top quartile
Gross margin33.3%38.6% medp25 20.9% · p75 59.0%below median
CapEx / revenue-1.6%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity117.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS58.13 JPY
Last actual revenue39,002,070,000 JPY
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