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2726.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Apparel & Accessories Retailers

PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd

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Op margin
9,4 %
ROE
20,2 %
Net margin
6,7 %
Debt / equity
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About

PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd operates in the apparel and accessories retail sector, generating revenue primarily through the sale of clothing and related products to consumers.

Business. PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd (2726.T) is an apparel and accessories retailer headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, specifically focusing on the retail of clothing and related accessories. As specific operating segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the firm is characterized at the industry level as a product-sale retailer. Its primary business activity involves the direct sale of apparel and accessories to consumers.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorRetailers
IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
ActivityRetailers
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY4 analysts
4 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target2 225,00

Analyst recommendations

4 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy4
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
2 225,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
4 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
20,2 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

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    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
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    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
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    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd (2726.T) is an apparel and accessories retailer headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, specifically focusing on the retail of clothing and related accessories. As specific operating segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the firm is characterized at the industry level as a product-sale retailer. Its primary business activity involves the direct sale of apparel and accessories to consumers.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorRetailers
    IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
    ActivityRetailers
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.15, indicating that it has more than double the current assets to cover its current liabilities. Its liquidity_fpt score further supports this, showing a low liquidity risk. The company's capital structure is relatively conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, suggesting that it is not heavily leveraged and has a solid equity base.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 20.25%, which is a strong indicator of its ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. This ROE is well above the industry median for Apparel & Accessories Retailers, indicating that the company is outperforming its peers in terms of profitability. Additionally, the company's return on assets (ROA) of 10.12% suggests that it is effectively utilizing its assets to generate earnings.

    The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core retail operations, with no significant diversification into other segments. While the company does not disclose geographic revenue breakdowns, its operations are primarily based in Japan, which is a key market for the apparel and accessories retail industry.

    Looking at the company's growth trajectory, it has demonstrated a consistent revenue performance, with a revenue of 192.54 billion JPY. The outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with analysts providing a mean price target of 2,225.00 JPY and a median price target of 2,250.00 JPY. The company's free cash flow of 8.64 billion JPY indicates that it has sufficient cash to fund operations and potentially invest in growth opportunities.

    The company's risk assessment indicates a low risk of dilution and no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected. The company's capital structure, with a low debt-to-equity ratio, suggests that it is not at risk of financial distress. Additionally, the company's strong liquidity position, as indicated by its current ratio and liquidity_fpt score, further supports its financial stability.

    Recent events and filings have not indicated any significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's strong performance and positive analyst estimates suggest that it is well-positioned to continue its growth in the apparel and accessories retail sector.

    Key takeaways
    • PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.15.
    • The company's return on equity of 20.25% is significantly higher than the industry median.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2.
    • Analysts have a positive outlook on the company, with a mean price target of 2,225.00 JPY.
    • The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags.
    • margin_outlook_rationale: The company's strong gross profit margin and consistent revenue performance suggest a positive margin outlook.
    • rd_outlook_rationale: The company's focus on retail operations and no significant R&D disclosures indicate a stable R&D outlook.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2026-04-07
    FY 2026 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue ¥234.70B, +12,9% YoY; Operating income +35,3% YoY.

    Revenue¥234.70B+12,9 % YoY
    Operating income¥26.92B+35,3 % YoY
    Net income¥17.71B+49,5 % YoY
    Free cash flow¥12.25B+81,6 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow¥21.33B−3,2 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥234.70B
    Gross profit¥133.05B
    Operating income¥26.92B
    Net income¥17.71B
    Margins
    Gross margin56.7%
    Operating margin11.5%
    Net margin7.5%
    FCF margin5.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥164.50B
    Total liabilities¥80.95B
    Total equity¥83.55B
    Cash & equivalents¥96.26B
    Long-term debt¥13.19B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow¥21.33B
    CapEx-¥3.58B
    Free cash flow¥12.25B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥192.54BOperating costs ¥174.54BFinance ¥87.0MNet income ¥12.85B
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥234.70B, +12,9% YoY
    • Operating income +35,3% YoY
    • Net income +49,5% YoY
    • Free cash flow +81,6% YoY
    • Net margin 7.5%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    ¥1 420,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    ¥63.44B
    Net cash
    ¥54.38B
    Current ratio
    2.1
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    10.1%
    ROE
    20.2%
    Cash conversion
    105.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    112,30
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    4
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
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    Margin
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    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-21 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate112,30
    Revenueno estimateno estimate251,4B JPY
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimateno estimate
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in JPY. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution4 analysts
    Strong buy3
    Buy1
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target¥2 225,00 · Median ¥2 250,00
    Low ¥2 000,00High ¥2 400,00
    EPS surprise
    −9,2 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −6,6 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low¥2 000,00
    Mean¥2 225,00
    Median¥2 250,00
    High¥2 400,00
    Spot¥1 420,00
    +56.7 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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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 Margin9,3 %Above median
    Net Margin6,7 %Above median
    ROE20,2 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-1,6 %Above median
    D/E0,20Above median
    Cash Conv1,05Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    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
    • PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    2726.TCanonical
    Tokyo Stock Exchange · JPY

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-04-07 12:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue JPY 234.70B · Net JPY 17.71B
    2025-04-08 12:01 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue JPY 207.82B · Net JPY 11.85B
    2024-04-09 11:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue JPY 192.54B · Net JPY 12.85B
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage