Aeon Kyushu Co Ltd
Aeon Kyushu maintains a market price of 2,811 JPY per share, translating to a market capitalization of 96.08 billion JPY. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 16.09 and price-to-book ratio of 1.59 suggest a moderate valuation relative to its earnings and book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 16.37 indicates a relatively high valuation in terms of operating performance. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 9.88% and a return on assets of 2.89%, both below the industry median for department stores. The company's operating income of 8.01 billion JPY and net income of 5.97 billion JPY reflect a gross margin of 29.2%, which is in line with the industry average. However, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage. Geographically, Aeon Kyushu's operations are concentrated in Japan, with no disclosed international revenue segments. The company's revenue of 547.15 billion JPY is derived from a single business segment, indicating a lack of diversification. This concentration increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest period. The free cash flow of -16.08 billion JPY and capital expenditure of -27.45 billion JPY indicate a net outflow of cash, which may constrain future growth initiatives. The operating cash flow of 23.7 billion JPY provides some liquidity but is insufficient to cover capital expenditures. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the latest financial data. However, the negative free cash flow and high capital expenditures may necessitate future financing, which could introduce dilution risk. Recent events include the latest actual EPS of 174.98 JPY and revenue of 547.14 billion JPY, as reported by analysts. No significant new filings or transcripts have been disclosed in the latest period.
Business. Aeon Kyushu operates as a department store retailer in Japan, generating revenue primarily through retail sales of consumer goods and services.
Classification. Aeon Kyushu is classified under the industry "Department Stores" within the "Retailers" business sector and "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Aeon Kyushu trades at a moderate valuation with a P/E of 16.09 and P/B of 1.59.
- The company's ROE of 9.88% is strong but ROA of 2.89% is below industry norms.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic region.
- Free cash flow is negative, with capital expenditures exceeding operating cash flow.
- Liquidity risk is medium due to negative net cash after debt.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.