6198.T
6198.T operates in the Employment Services industry, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients across various sectors.
Business. 6198.T operates in the Employment Services industry, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients across various sectors.
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- 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
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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6198.T operates in the Employment Services industry, providing staffing and recruitment services to clients across various sectors.
The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.5, indicating a relatively balanced mix of debt and equity financing. Its liquidity position is supported by cash and equivalents of ¥1.86 billion, which is a significant portion of its total assets of ¥4.29 billion. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of ¥15.25 million and free cash flow of ¥-446.77 million, suggesting challenges in generating positive cash from operations.
Profitability metrics show a concerning trend, with a net loss of ¥150.15 million and an operating loss of ¥34.66 million. The return on equity (ROE) is -8.19%, and the return on assets (ROA) is -3.5%, both significantly below the industry median for Employment Services. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of capital or industry expectations.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment and geographic diversification increases the company's exposure to sector-specific risks and regional economic fluctuations.
Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The current fiscal year is expected to show a decline in revenue, with no clear indication of recovery in the next fiscal year. The negative operating and net income, combined with the lack of positive cash flow, suggest that the company may struggle to sustain growth without significant operational improvements or external financing.
Risk factors include the company's negative operating and net income, which could lead to increased financial distress. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, but the negative cash flows and operating losses are red flags for potential future liquidity constraints. The company has not shown any signs of dilution in the near term, and no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Recent events, as reflected in the latest financial filings, show a continued decline in profitability. The last actual EPS was -17.66 JPY, and the last actual revenue was ¥14,935,900,000 JPY. These figures align with the broader trend of declining performance and suggest that the company is facing significant challenges in maintaining its revenue and profitability.
- The company is experiencing negative operating and net income, indicating a decline in profitability.
- The company's liquidity is supported by a strong cash position, but negative cash flows from operations are a concern.
- The company's capital structure is balanced, but the negative returns on equity and assets suggest poor performance relative to industry standards.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear signs of recovery in the near term.
- The company's risk profile is moderate, with low liquidity and dilution risk, but the negative financial performance is a red flag for potential future distress.
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