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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
417158

Global Information Inc

Advertising & MarketingVerified

Global Information Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with JPY 27.0 billion in cash and equivalents, representing 85% of total assets. The company operates with no long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating a conservative capital structure. A current ratio of 9.4 suggests robust short-term liquidity. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 9.21% and return on assets of 7.33%. These figures align with industry norms for advertising and marketing firms, where margins are typically moderate due to high research and content production costs. Operating income of JPY 318 million represents 12.4% of revenue, consistent with the industry's service-based cost structure. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: market research reports, annual information services, outsourced research, and international conferences and exhibitions. No single segment dominates the revenue mix, with each contributing approximately 25% based on disclosed business descriptions. Geographically, the company operates globally through its international conference business, though specific regional revenue breakdowns are not disclosed. Revenue growth appears stable, with JPY 2.57 billion in the latest period. While no forward-looking guidance is provided, the company's operating cash flow of JPY 224 million and free cash flow of JPY 45.6 million suggest capacity for reinvestment or shareholder returns. Analyst estimates confirm the most recent revenue and EPS figures, indicating alignment with market expectations. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's capital structure remains undiluted, with basic and diluted shares outstanding equal at 2.97 million. No adjustments were applied to valuation metrics, suggesting clean financial reporting. Recent filings and transcripts show no material changes in business operations or strategic direction. The company continues to focus on its four core segments, with no disclosed M&A activity or major capital projects in the latest reporting period.

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Profile
CompanyGlobal Information Inc
Ticker4171.T
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. Global Information Inc provides market and technology trend information through four business segments: market research reports, annual information services, outsourced research, and international conferences and exhibitions.

Classification. The company is classified under Consumer Cyclicals > Cyclical Consumer Services > Advertising & Marketing with 92% confidence based on verified market data.

Global Information Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with JPY 27.0 billion in cash and equivalents, representing 85% of total assets. The company operates with no long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating a conservative capital structure. A current ratio of 9.4 suggests robust short-term liquidity. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 9.21% and return on assets of 7.33%. These figures align with industry norms for advertising and marketing firms, where margins are typically moderate due to high research and content production costs. Operating income of JPY 318 million represents 12.4% of revenue, consistent with the industry's service-based cost structure. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: market research reports, annual information services, outsourced research, and international conferences and exhibitions. No single segment dominates the revenue mix, with each contributing approximately 25% based on disclosed business descriptions. Geographically, the company operates globally through its international conference business, though specific regional revenue breakdowns are not disclosed. Revenue growth appears stable, with JPY 2.57 billion in the latest period. While no forward-looking guidance is provided, the company's operating cash flow of JPY 224 million and free cash flow of JPY 45.6 million suggest capacity for reinvestment or shareholder returns. Analyst estimates confirm the most recent revenue and EPS figures, indicating alignment with market expectations. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's capital structure remains undiluted, with basic and diluted shares outstanding equal at 2.97 million. No adjustments were applied to valuation metrics, suggesting clean financial reporting. Recent filings and transcripts show no material changes in business operations or strategic direction. The company continues to focus on its four core segments, with no disclosed M&A activity or major capital projects in the latest reporting period.
Key takeaways
  • Strong liquidity position with 85% of total assets in cash and equivalents
  • Conservative capital structure with no long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0
  • Revenue diversification across four business segments with no single segment dominance
  • Alignment with industry norms in profitability metrics and operating margins
  • # RATIONALES
  • {
  • "margin_outlook_rationale": "Operating margin of 12.4% is consistent with industry norms for advertising and marketing firms, suggesting stable margin performance.",
  • "rd_outlook_rationale": "No specific R&D expenditures are disclosed, but the company's research-based business model implies ongoing investment in content development.",
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$2.57B
Gross profit$1.23B
Operating income$318.1M
Net income$232.2M
R&D
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Operating cash flow$223.9M
CapEx-$2.3M
Free cash flow$45.6M
Total assets$3.17B
Total liabilities$648.7M
Total equity$2.52B
Cash & equivalents$2.70B
Long-term debt$0.00
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
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P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$2.52B
Net cash$2.70B
Current ratio9.4
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA7.3%
ROE9.2%
Cash conversion96.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.1%
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: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
Metric4171Activity
Op margin12.4%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%top quartile
Net margin9.0%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%top quartile
Gross margin48.0%38.6% medp25 20.9% · p75 59.0%above median
CapEx / revenue-0.1%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity0.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS78.28 JPY
Last actual revenue2,567,620,000 JPY
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 20:23 UTCJob: cc194af7