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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
484960

en Inc

Employment ServicesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations23

en Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.24 and a cash and equivalents balance of ¥27.48 billion, which is well above the industry median for liquidity reserves [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's liquidity_fpt score indicates a low liquidity risk, supported by its high operating cash flow of ¥8.11 billion and free cash flow of ¥3.99 billion [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Profitability metrics show en Inc outperforms the industry median in return on equity (ROE) at 20.29% and return on assets (ROA) at 13.4%, both of which are well above the Employment Services industry average [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's operating income of ¥5.48 billion and net income of ¥7.63 billion reflect strong margins, with gross profit at ¥52.44 billion representing 80% of total revenue [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's geographic exposure is primarily concentrated in Japan, with its core operations focused on domestic employment services. However, it has expanded into international markets through platforms such as Vietnam Works and Navigos Search, indicating a diversification strategy [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Revenue concentration remains high in Japan, with no material diversification into other regions as of the latest reporting period [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Growth trajectory is positive, with revenue at ¥65.68 billion in the latest fiscal year. Analysts project a mean price target of ¥1,256.00, with a median of ¥1,200.00, suggesting moderate upside potential [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's capital expenditure of -¥3.81 billion indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a shift toward cost optimization or a focus on cash preservation [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Risk assessment indicates low dilution and liquidity risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 is significantly lower than the industry median, suggesting a conservative capital structure [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. No dilution pressure is expected in the near term, with shares outstanding remaining unchanged between basic and diluted counts [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Recent events include the continued expansion of its international recruitment platforms and the maintenance of strong operating cash flow. No material regulatory or geopolitical risks were identified in the latest filings, and the company remains focused on its core domestic and regional markets [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report].

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Profile
Companyen Inc
Ticker4849.T
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryEmployment Services
AI analysis

Business. en Inc provides human resources services, including recruitment and job-seeking information via internet-based employment information websites such as engage, en Tenshoku, and en Haken [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report].

Classification. en Inc is classified under the Employment Services industry within the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified-market-data-classification].

en Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.24 and a cash and equivalents balance of ¥27.48 billion, which is well above the industry median for liquidity reserves [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's liquidity_fpt score indicates a low liquidity risk, supported by its high operating cash flow of ¥8.11 billion and free cash flow of ¥3.99 billion [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Profitability metrics show en Inc outperforms the industry median in return on equity (ROE) at 20.29% and return on assets (ROA) at 13.4%, both of which are well above the Employment Services industry average [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's operating income of ¥5.48 billion and net income of ¥7.63 billion reflect strong margins, with gross profit at ¥52.44 billion representing 80% of total revenue [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's geographic exposure is primarily concentrated in Japan, with its core operations focused on domestic employment services. However, it has expanded into international markets through platforms such as Vietnam Works and Navigos Search, indicating a diversification strategy [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Revenue concentration remains high in Japan, with no material diversification into other regions as of the latest reporting period [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Growth trajectory is positive, with revenue at ¥65.68 billion in the latest fiscal year. Analysts project a mean price target of ¥1,256.00, with a median of ¥1,200.00, suggesting moderate upside potential [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. The company's capital expenditure of -¥3.81 billion indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a shift toward cost optimization or a focus on cash preservation [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Risk assessment indicates low dilution and liquidity risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 is significantly lower than the industry median, suggesting a conservative capital structure [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. No dilution pressure is expected in the near term, with shares outstanding remaining unchanged between basic and diluted counts [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report]. Recent events include the continued expansion of its international recruitment platforms and the maintenance of strong operating cash flow. No material regulatory or geopolitical risks were identified in the latest filings, and the company remains focused on its core domestic and regional markets [doc:4849.T-2023-annual-report].
Key takeaways
  • en Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.24 and high operating cash flow.
  • The company outperforms industry medians in ROE (20.29%) and ROA (13.4%), indicating strong profitability.
  • Revenue concentration remains high in Japan, with limited diversification into international markets.
  • Analysts project moderate upside potential with a mean price target of ¥1,256.00.
  • The company's conservative capital structure and low debt-to-equity ratio (0.01) suggest minimal financial risk.
  • # RATIONALES
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  • "margin_outlook_rationale": "Operating margins remain stable with strong gross profit retention at 80% of revenue.",
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$65.68B
Gross profit$52.44B
Operating income$5.48B
Net income$7.63B
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Operating cash flow$8.11B
CapEx-$3.81B
Free cash flow$3.99B
Total assets$56.94B
Total liabilities$19.34B
Total equity$37.60B
Cash & equivalents$27.48B
Long-term debt$551.0M
Annual history (last 5)
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Valuation
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$37.60B
Net cash$26.93B
Current ratio2.2
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA13.4%
ROE20.3%
Cash conversion1.1%
CapEx/Revenue-5.8%
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: Employment Services · cohort 1 companies
Metric4849Activity
Op margin8.3%1.4% medp25 1.4% · p75 1.4%top quartile
Net margin11.6%2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%top quartile
Gross margin79.8%37.2% medp25 37.2% · p75 37.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-5.8%1.0% medp25 1.0% · p75 1.0%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%21.4% medp25 4.3% · p75 43.6%bottom quartile
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Observations
IR observations
Mean price target1,256.00 JPY
Median price target1,200.00 JPY
High price target1,650.00 JPY
Low price target1,000.00 JPY
Mean recommendation3.33 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count4.00
Sell count2.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate69.48 JPY
Last actual EPS186.76 JPY
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