Advance Create Co Ltd

Advance Create Co Ltd's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, indicating a relatively balanced mix of debt and equity financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.24, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited excess. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 1,279,219,000 JPY, but this is offset by long-term debt of 4,280,420,000 JPY, resulting in a net negative cash position.

Profitability metrics for Advance Create Co Ltd are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -0.44% and a return on assets (ROA) of -0.16%, both significantly below the industry median for multiline insurance and brokers. The company reported a net loss of 19,203,000 JPY and an operating loss of 27,588,000 JPY, indicating a challenging operating environment. Gross profit of 1,790,223,000 JPY is a positive sign, but it is insufficient to offset the company's operating expenses.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The absence of segment-specific data limits the ability to assess the performance of different parts of the business.

Growth trajectory for Advance Create Co Ltd is uncertain, with the company reporting a net loss and negative operating cash flow. The company's capital expenditures of 344,987,000 JPY suggest some investment in growth, but the negative operating cash flow of 1,411,344,000 JPY indicates that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund these investments. Analyst estimates for the last actual EPS and revenue are -66.67 JPY and 6,608,060,000 JPY, respectively, which are not indicative of strong growth.

Risk factors for Advance Create Co Ltd include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution potential identified. The company's risk assessment indicates that it is not currently facing significant dilution pressures.

Recent events and disclosures for Advance Create Co Ltd include the latest financial results, which show a net loss and negative operating cash flow. The company's financial performance has been impacted by a challenging operating environment, with the company reporting a net loss and negative operating income. The company's financial snapshot indicates that it is not currently generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its capital expenditures.

Free cash flow improved by 51.8% year-over-year, indicating better cash generation despite ongoing operational losses.

Operating income improved by 44.1% year-over-year, suggesting a stabilization in core business profitability trends.

Net income improved by 31.6% year-over-year, showing a reduction in the magnitude of recent financial losses.

Cash conversion ratio ranks best-in-class within the cohort, outperforming the median significantly.

Dilution risk is assessed as low, providing some protection to existing shareholders from equity erosion.

Revenue declined by 12.0% annually over four years, signaling a persistent and significant contraction in top-line growth.

Long-term debt surged to 5.7 billion JPY, nearly quadrupling from 1.3 billion JPY in fiscal 2021.

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97 places the company in the bottom quartile of its peer cohort.

Credit risk is flagged as high, indicating significant concerns regarding the company's ability to meet obligations.

Revenue ¥1.78B, +47,1% YoY; Operating income +97,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.78B, +47,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +97,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +96,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin -2.2%

Revenue ¥2.18B, +48,3% YoY; Operating income +130,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥2.18B, +48,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income +130,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +120,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 15.7%

Revenue ¥1.71B, −4,1% YoY; Operating income +69,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.71B, −4,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +69,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +54,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin -15.1%

Revenue ¥1.21B; Operating income -¥906.4M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.21B
• ▍Operating income -¥906.4M
• ▍Net margin -83.7%

Revenue ¥1.51B, −34,0% YoY; Operating income −2 017,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.51B, −34,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income −2 017,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −3 086,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin -40.5%

Revenue ¥1.47B; Operating income -¥1.53B.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.47B
• ▍Operating income -¥1.53B
• ▍Net margin -111.3%

Revenue ¥1.78B; Operating income -¥536.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.78B
• ▍Operating income -¥536.0M
• ▍Net margin -32.0%

Revenue ¥2.29B; Operating income -¥27.6M.

• ▍Revenue ¥2.29B
• ▍Operating income -¥27.6M
• ▍Net margin -0.8%

Revenue ¥6.61B, −15,9% YoY; Operating income +44,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥6.61B, −15,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +44,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +31,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +51,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin -23.3%

Revenue ¥7.86B, −24,3% YoY; Operating income −2,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥7.86B, −24,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −2,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +7,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −7,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin -28.6%

Revenue ¥10.37B, −12,5% YoY; Operating income −203,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥10.37B, −12,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −203,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −285,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −816,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin -23.5%

Revenue ¥11.86B, +7,6% YoY; Operating income −0,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥11.86B, +7,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −0,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +1,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −32,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 11.1%