Information Planning Co Ltd

The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥2.37 billion, representing 35.1% of total assets. The absence of long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 further reinforce its financial stability. The current ratio of 3.64 indicates a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. Operating cash flow of ¥672.2 million supports ongoing operations and capital expenditures, which were negative ¥835.7 million, suggesting significant investment in long-term assets.

Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.73% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.35%. These figures are below the industry median for IT Services & Consulting, which typically sees ROE and ROA in the 5-7% range. The company's operating margin of 31.5% (¥237.9 million operating income on ¥755.4 million revenue) is in line with the sector average, but its net margin of 21.1% (¥159.1 million net income) is slightly below the median of 23%.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, IT Services, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the latest financials. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and client concentration risks. No material geographic breakdown is available in the provided data, but the absence of international revenue reporting suggests a domestic focus.

The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the latest filings. Analyst estimates for the most recent fiscal year show actual revenue of ¥3.84 billion, which is 50.8% of the full-year reported revenue of ¥7.55 billion. This suggests a possible seasonal or project-based revenue pattern. No forward-looking guidance is available in the input data, but the company's capital expenditures indicate a focus on long-term infrastructure and service development.

Risk factors are minimal, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns identified. The company has no long-term debt and a low dilution risk, with basic and diluted shares outstanding being equal at 15.12 million. No recent equity issuance or dilutive events are reported in the input data. The risk assessment flags no significant regulatory or operational risks in the latest filings.

Recent events include the latest actual EPS of ¥71.24 and revenue of ¥3.84 billion, as reported by analysts. No material changes in business strategy or significant legal proceedings are disclosed in the input data. The company's financials suggest a stable but conservative approach to growth and capital allocation.

The company maintains zero long-term debt, providing a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 and eliminating leverage risk.

Cash conversion of 4.23 is best-in-class compared to the 1.0 cohort median, highlighting exceptional cash generation quality.

Revenue reached 3.84 billion JPY in FY2025, showing continued top-line growth despite a negative four-year CAGR.

Free cash flow turned negative in FY2024, raising concerns about short-term liquidity and cash generation stability.

The four-year revenue CAGR is negative 0.7%, reflecting a lack of long-term top-line growth momentum.

Revenue ¥1.15B, +4,1% YoY; Operating income −3,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.15B, +4,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −3,0% YoY
• ▍Net income −1,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 30.5%

Revenue ¥772.3M, −0,2% YoY; Operating income −0,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥772.3M, −0,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income −0,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −1,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 22.5%

Revenue ¥931.7M, +23,3% YoY; Operating income +51,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥931.7M, +23,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income +51,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +56,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 26.8%

Revenue ¥985.0M; Operating income ¥433.9M.

• ▍Revenue ¥985.0M
• ▍Operating income ¥433.9M
• ▍Net margin 30.7%

Revenue ¥1.11B; Operating income ¥507.2M.

• ▍Revenue ¥1.11B
• ▍Operating income ¥507.2M
• ▍Net margin 32.4%

Revenue ¥773.8M; Operating income ¥252.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥773.8M
• ▍Operating income ¥252.0M
• ▍Net margin 22.8%

Revenue ¥755.4M; Operating income ¥237.9M.

• ▍Revenue ¥755.4M
• ▍Operating income ¥237.9M
• ▍Net margin 21.1%

Revenue ¥3.84B, +6,4% YoY; Operating income +7,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥3.84B, +6,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income +7,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +6,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +386,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 28.0%

Revenue ¥3.61B, +2,4% YoY; Operating income +1,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥3.61B, +2,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income +1,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +5,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −107,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 28.0%

Revenue ¥3.53B, +9,2% YoY; Operating income +13,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥3.53B, +9,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income +13,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +11,8% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +15,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 27.3%

Revenue ¥3.23B, +2,6% YoY; Operating income −0,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥3.23B, +2,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −0,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −0,8% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −4,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 26.7%