Asterisk Inc. Fundamental Analysis (JPX: 6522.T)
Asterisk Inc. (JPX: 6522.T) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of -124.89, profit margin of -8.35%, and ROE of -7.34%. The company generates $1.5B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 5.57%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 33.2/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze 6522.T's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
Weak6522.T struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
Excellent6522.T trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
Excellent6522.T delivers strong and consistent growth momentum.
Financial Health Score
Excellent6522.T maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
Weak6522.T struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is 6522.T Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
6522.T trades at -124.89 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, 6522.T's PEG of 1.19 indicates fair valuation.
Price to Book
The market values Asterisk Inc. at 8.76 times its book value. This suggests the stock is fully valued or overvalued on an asset basis.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at -193.57 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does 6522.T Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Asterisk Inc. keeps $-8.35 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate -7.79 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-7.34 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Asterisk Inc. generates $-4.50 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Asterisk Inc. produces operating cash flow of $184.17M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Asterisk Inc. generates strong free cash flow of $159.39M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $19.83 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
6522.T converts 0.96% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
-124.89
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
1.19
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
8.76
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
10.75
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.37
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
2.02
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.07
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
-0.04
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
-0.06
vs 25 benchmark
How 6522.T Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | 6522.T Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -124.89 | 35.30 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -7.34% | 752.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | -8.35% | -2918.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | 0.60 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | 6.15 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | -4.50% | 323.00% | Weak |
6522.T outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Asterisk Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
-18.25%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
DecliningEPS CAGR
-281.30%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
DecliningFCF CAGR
1074.81%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High Growth