6742.T
The company designs, develops, and sells optical communication equipment and systems, primarily for use in fiber-optic networks and data centers.
Business. The company designs, develops, and sells optical communication equipment and systems, primarily for use in fiber-optic networks and data centers.
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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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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The company designs, develops, and sells optical communication equipment and systems, primarily for use in fiber-optic networks and data centers.
The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.59, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. However, its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. Free cash flow stands at 4.45 billion JPY, which supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 9.25% and a return on assets of 3.8%, both below the industry median for Communications & Networking firms. The operating margin is 7.1%, which is also below the median, indicating less efficient cost control or pricing power compared to peers.
The company operates in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. Revenue is entirely attributed to domestic operations, suggesting high concentration risk in the Japanese market.
Outlook data indicates a modest revenue growth trajectory, with a projected increase of 0.7% in the current fiscal year and a 1.2% increase in the following year. These figures are in line with the industry's conservative growth expectations. The company's capital expenditure of -1.002 billion JPY suggests a reduction in investment, which may reflect a strategic shift or cost-cutting measures.
Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a low dilution risk, as the company has not issued additional shares recently. The risk assessment also highlights the potential for dilution if the company accesses its shelf registration or engages in a rights offering, though no such plans are currently disclosed.
Recent events include the filing of its latest financial report, which disclosed a net income of 4.784 billion JPY and a gross profit of 18.726 billion JPY. Analysts have revised their revenue estimates slightly upward, aligning with the company's performance.
- The company has a moderate debt load and adequate short-term liquidity, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
- Profitability metrics are below the industry median, indicating less efficient operations or pricing power.
- The company's revenue is entirely domestic, exposing it to concentration risk in the Japanese market.
- Revenue growth is projected to be modest, in line with industry expectations.
- The company is not currently facing significant dilution risk, but liquidity constraints could emerge if cash flow declines.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 61,60 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 86,0B JPY |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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