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9553.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Advertising & Marketing

MicroAd Inc

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About

MicroAd Inc provides advertising and marketing services, generating revenue primarily through digital advertising solutions and related services.

Business. MicroAd Inc is an advertising and marketing company operating within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in Japan and is primarily listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 9553.T. Specific details regarding the company's operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
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At a glance

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5,8 %
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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    MicroAd Inc is an advertising and marketing company operating within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in Japan and is primarily listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 9553.T. Specific details regarding the company's operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
    IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    MicroAd Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥2.78 billion, representing a significant portion of its total assets of ¥8.03 billion. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, indicating a solid ability to meet short-term obligations. The current ratio of 1.43 further supports this, showing that the company has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities.

    In terms of profitability, MicroAd Inc's return on equity (ROE) of 5.79% and return on assets (ROA) of 2.47% are below the industry median for the Advertising & Marketing sector. This suggests that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The operating income of ¥237.7 million and net income of ¥198.6 million indicate a healthy but not exceptional performance relative to the industry.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key segments, with the majority of its ¥3.64 billion in revenue derived from digital advertising solutions. Geographically, the company is heavily exposed to the Japanese market, with no significant international revenue streams disclosed. This concentration could pose a risk if the domestic market experiences a downturn.

    Looking ahead, MicroAd Inc is projected to see a modest growth in revenue, with the current fiscal year expected to show a slight increase. The company's capital expenditure of -¥202.2 million indicates a reduction in spending, which may be a strategic move to preserve cash. The outlook for the next fiscal year is cautiously optimistic, with a projected revenue growth that aligns with the industry's average.

    The risk assessment for MicroAd Inc indicates a low probability of dilution and no immediate liquidity concerns. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 suggests a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt of ¥1.68 billion well within manageable limits. The absence of immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags further supports the company's stable financial position.

    Recent events, including the latest financial filings and transcripts, have not revealed any significant changes in the company's operations or strategic direction. The company continues to focus on its core advertising and marketing services, with no major new initiatives or product launches disclosed in the recent period.

    Key takeaways
    • MicroAd Inc has a strong liquidity position with significant cash reserves.
    • The company's profitability metrics are below the industry median, indicating room for improvement.
    • Revenue is concentrated in digital advertising solutions and the Japanese market.
    • The company is projected to see modest revenue growth in the current fiscal year.
    • The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution and no immediate liquidity concerns.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's gross margin is expected to remain stable, driven by consistent demand for digital advertising solutions.
    • **rd_outlook_rationale**: Research and development spending is expected to remain low, as the company focuses on optimizing existing services.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 2

    Low dilution, liquidity, and credit risk flags suggest a stable financial profile with minimal immediate structural threats.

    Free cash flow recovered to 316 million JPY in FY2025, showing resilience after a significant previous decline.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 is well above the 0.14 cohort median, implying higher financial leverage risk.

    Cash conversion of 0.57 falls below the 0.97 industry median, suggesting weaker quality of earnings.

    Long-term debt increased to 2.7 billion JPY in FY2025, rising from 918 million JPY in FY2022.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-02-13
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue ¥4.56B, +17,7% YoY; Operating income +237,8% YoY.

    Revenue¥4.56B+17,7 % YoY
    Operating income¥416.8M+237,8 % YoY
    Net income¥304.9M+1 467,3 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥4.56B
    Gross profit¥1.50B
    Operating income¥416.8M
    Net income¥304.9M
    Margins
    Gross margin32.8%
    Operating margin9.1%
    Net margin6.7%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥9.88B
    Total liabilities¥6.02B
    Total equity¥3.87B
    Cash & equivalents¥2.45B
    Long-term debt¥3.07B
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥4.56BOperating costs ¥4.14BTax ¥111.9MNet income ¥304.9M
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥4.56B, +17,7% YoY
    • Operating income +237,8% YoY
    • Net income +1 467,3% YoY
    • Net margin 6.7%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    ¥522,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
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    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    ¥3.43B
    Net cash
    ¥1.10B
    Current ratio
    1.4
    Debt / equity
    0.5
    ROA
    2.5%
    ROE
    5.8%
    Cash conversion
    57.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -5.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin6,5 %Above median
    Net Margin5,5 %Above median
    ROE5,8 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-5,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,49Below median
    Cash Conv0,57Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • MicroAd Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • MicroAd Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-02-13 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue JPY 4.56B · Net JPY 304.9M
    2025-11-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue JPY 3.99B · Net JPY 104.2M
    2025-11-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue JPY 15.67B · Net JPY 195.1M
    2025-08-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue JPY 3.50B · Net JPY 63.0M
    2025-05-15 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue JPY 4.31B · Net JPY 50.2M
    2025-02-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue JPY 3.87B · Net JPY -22.3M
    2024-11-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue JPY 3.39B · Net JPY -4.1M
    2024-11-14 12:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue JPY 13.71B · Net JPY 282.7M
    2024-08-13 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue JPY 3.24B · Net JPY -43.2M
    2024-05-15 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue JPY 3.64B · Net JPY 198.6M
    2023-11-14 11:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue JPY 12.87B · Net JPY 565.3M
    2022-11-14 11:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue JPY 12.23B · Net JPY 496.4M
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