Why is Hephaist Co., Ltd. ?
1
With a fall in Net Sales of -24.06%, the company declared Very Negative results in Dec 25
- NET PROFIT(HY) At JPY -252.3 MM has Grown at -2,153.27%
- NET SALES(Q) At JPY 382.65 MM has Fallen at -24.06%
- ROCE(HY) Lowest at -16.28%
2
Risky - Negative Operating Profits
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 172.63%, its profits have risen by 8.6%
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Hephaist Co., Ltd. for you?
High Risk, High Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Hephaist Co., Ltd.
-100.0%
3.98
112.49%
Japan Nikkei 225
40.96%
1.35
28.28%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
-0.65%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-229.70%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
12.05
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
2.39
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.19
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.56
Tax Ratio
7.20%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0
ROCE (avg)
2.30%
ROE (avg)
1.60%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.85
EV to EBIT
-24.05
EV to EBITDA
47.38
EV to Capital Employed
0.87
EV to Sales
1.30
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-3.63%
ROE (Latest)
-7.28%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
No Trend
OBV
No Trend
No Trend
Technical Movement
0What is working for the Company
NO KEY POSITIVE TRIGGERS
-38What is not working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
At JPY -252.3 MM has Grown at -2,153.27%
NET SALES(Q)
At JPY 382.65 MM has Fallen at -24.06%
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at -16.28%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at 46.1 %
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Lowest at 1.27 times
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Grown by 34.42% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Lowest at JPY 940.96 MM
DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Lowest at 2.72 times
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at JPY 5.58 MM
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
At JPY -76.78 MM has Fallen at -31.85%
Here's what is working for Hephaist Co., Ltd.
Depreciation
Highest at JPY 49.63 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
The expenditure on assets done by the company may have gone into operation
Depreciation (JPY MM)
Here's what is not working for Hephaist Co., Ltd.
Net Profit
At JPY -252.3 MM has Grown at -2,153.27%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (JPY MM)
Net Sales
At JPY 382.65 MM has Fallen at -24.06%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of JPY 503.87 MMMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is extremely negative
Net Sales (JPY MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at 46.1 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Lowest at 1.27 times and Fallen
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company's pace of selling inventory has slowed
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Interest
Highest at JPY 5.58 MM
in the last five periods and Increased by 6.56% (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
At JPY -76.78 MM has Fallen at -31.85%
over average net sales of the previous four periods of JPY -58.23 MMMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is negative
Pre-Tax Profit (JPY MM)
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at JPY 940.96 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Lowest at 2.72 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company's pace of selling Debtors has slowed
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Raw Material Cost
Grown by 34.42% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has deteriorated; this may lead to a fall in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales






