Chatwork Stock Hits Day Low of JPY 373 Amid Price Pressure

Chatwork Co., Ltd., a small-cap player in the software products industry, has experienced a significant decline today, with its stock price dropping by 9.02% to reach an intraday low of JPY 373.00. This downturn is part of a broader trend, as the company has seen a 41.81% decrease in year-to-date performance, starkly contrasting with the Japan Nikkei 225, which has gained 25.88% over the same period. Over the past month, Chatwork's stock has fallen by 17.11%, and its one-year performance shows a decline of 15.8%. The company's financial metrics indicate challenges, including a low return on equity of 2.88%, suggesting limited profitability relative to shareholders' funds. Additionally, operating profit has contracted at an annual rate of 5.33% over the last five years. Chatwork's market capitalization stands at JPY 17,951 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 143.00. The stock's performance has consistently lagged behind the Japan Nikkei 225 across various time frames, highlighting ongoing difficulties in achieving sustainable growth.