Pasona Group Inc
Pasona Group Inc has a market price of 1,696 JPY per share, with a market capitalization of 63.35 billion JPY. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.47, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.47, indicating that the market values the company's equity at a discount to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 4.28, while the enterprise value to revenue ratio is negative at -0.09, reflecting the company's current operating losses. The company's profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -6.42% and a return on assets of -3.27%. These figures are below the industry median for employment services, which typically shows positive returns. The company's operating income is negative at 6.59 billion JPY, and its net income is also negative at 865.7 million JPY, indicating a challenging operating environment. Pasona Group Inc's revenue is concentrated in its core employment services segment, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed. The company's exposure to a single business line increases its vulnerability to market fluctuations in the employment services sector. No major geographic regions or international operations are highlighted in the financial data. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The operating cash flow is positive at 4.33 billion JPY, but the free cash flow is negative at 26.20 billion JPY, indicating that the company is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating in cash. The capital expenditure of 18.33 billion JPY suggests ongoing investment in the business. The risk assessment for Pasona Group Inc indicates low liquidity and dilution risks. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.25, and its current ratio is 2.15, suggesting a relatively strong short-term liquidity position. No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected, and the company's capital structure appears to be stable. Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The last actual EPS was -221.79 JPY, and the last actual revenue was 309.24 billion JPY. These figures align with the company's reported financial performance and do not suggest any material changes in the near term.
Business. Pasona Group Inc provides employment services, including recruitment and staffing solutions, primarily in Japan.
Classification. Pasona Group Inc is classified under the Employment Services industry within the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Pasona Group Inc is trading at a significant discount to its book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.47.
- The company is currently unprofitable, with a negative return on equity of -6.42% and a negative return on assets of -3.27%.
- Pasona Group Inc has a strong short-term liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25.
- The company's free cash flow is negative at 26.20 billion JPY, indicating that it is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating in cash.
- No immediate liquidity or dilution risks were detected, and the company's capital structure appears to be stable.
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.