Trenders Inc

Trenders Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥32.09 billion, significantly exceeding its total liabilities of ¥26.51 billion. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, supported by an operating cash flow of ¥916.35 million and a current ratio of 2.45, indicating a solid ability to meet short-term obligations.

Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.45% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.49%, both below the industry median for advertising and marketing firms. The net income of ¥101.22 million reflects a relatively modest margin, with a gross profit margin of 52.34% (¥760.63 million on ¥1.45 billion in revenue), suggesting room for improvement in cost management or pricing power.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial reporting, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment or geographic breakdown limits visibility into potential revenue concentration risks.

Looking ahead, Trenders Inc is projected to see a significant increase in revenue, with analysts estimating ¥8.3 billion for the current fiscal year, compared to the actual ¥6.19 billion in the prior period. This represents a year-over-year growth of approximately 34%. However, the company's capital expenditures are negative, indicating asset disposals or reduced investment in physical infrastructure.

Risk factors for Trenders Inc are currently low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns identified. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 suggests a conservative capital structure, and the company has not issued any recent dilutive securities. However, the absence of disclosed dilution sources does not preclude future capital-raising activities, particularly if the company seeks to expand or acquire new capabilities.

Recent events include the release of the latest financial results, which showed a positive surprise in earnings per share (EPS) of ¥76.19, exceeding the mean analyst estimate of ¥51.50. This outperformance may indicate strong demand for the company's services or effective cost control measures.

Net income grew 25.2% year-over-year in FY2025, demonstrating strong earnings momentum despite revenue fluctuations.

Free cash flow surged 57.0% year-over-year to JPY 427.6 million, highlighting robust cash generation capabilities.

Cash conversion ratio of 9.05 is best-in-class compared to the 0.97 cohort median, ensuring high liquidity efficiency.

Gross profit expanded to JPY 3.27 billion in FY2025, reflecting improved top-line efficiency and cost management.

Revenue declined 9.1% year-over-year in FY2025 to JPY 6.19 billion, signaling weakening top-line growth trends.

Long-term debt increased to JPY 1.51 billion in FY2025, nearly doubling from JPY 800 million in FY2023.

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 is below the cohort median of 0.14, indicating higher relative leverage risk.

Revenue ¥2.42B, +45,6% YoY; Operating income −11,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥2.42B, +45,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −11,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −19,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 7.8%

Revenue ¥1.86B, +25,0% YoY; Operating income −77,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.86B, +25,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income −77,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −96,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.4%

Revenue ¥1.70B, +11,8% YoY; Operating income −57,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.70B, +11,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income −57,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −50,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 3.6%

Revenue ¥1.52B, +4,7% YoY; Operating income −18,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.52B, +4,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −18,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −36,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.3%

Revenue ¥1.66B; Operating income ¥369.8M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.66B
• ▍Operating income ¥369.8M
• ▍Net margin 14.2%

Revenue ¥1.49B; Operating income ¥277.9M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.49B
• ▍Operating income ¥277.9M
• ▍Net margin 11.9%

Revenue ¥1.52B; Operating income ¥197.3M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.52B
• ▍Operating income ¥197.3M
• ▍Net margin 8.1%

Revenue ¥1.45B; Operating income ¥169.1M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.45B
• ▍Operating income ¥169.1M
• ▍Net margin 7.0%

Revenue ¥6.19B, +9,1% YoY; Operating income +24,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥6.19B, +9,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +24,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +25,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +57,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 9.7%

Revenue ¥5.67B, −37,6% YoY; Operating income −18,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥5.67B, −37,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −18,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −32,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −52,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 8.5%

Revenue ¥9.09B, +38,6% YoY; Operating income +62,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥9.09B, +38,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +62,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +77,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +97,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 7.8%

Revenue ¥6.56B, +96,7% YoY; Operating income +29,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥6.56B, +96,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income +29,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +28,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +15,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 6.1%