Why is PLAID, Inc. (Japan) ?
1
Poor Management Efficiency with a low ROE of 6.69%
- The company has been able to generate a Return on Equity (avg) of 6.69% signifying low profitability per unit of shareholders funds
2
Below par performance in long term as well as near term
- Along with generating -47.02% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed Japan Nikkei 225 in the last 3 years, 1 year and 3 months
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 PLAID, Inc. (Japan) for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
PLAID, Inc. (Japan)
-47.02%
-0.58
53.74%
Japan Nikkei 225
41.2%
1.45
28.34%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
87.06%
EBIT Growth (5y)
67.61%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-5.79
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-0.88
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
2.23
Tax Ratio
Tax Ratio is Negative%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0
ROCE (avg)
55.18%
ROE (avg)
6.69%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
50
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
13.29
EV to EBIT
45.89
EV to EBITDA
42.30
EV to Capital Employed
101.29
EV to Sales
3.95
PEG Ratio
0.20
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
220.72%
ROE (Latest)
26.75%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bullish
No Trend
OBV
Mildly Bearish
No Trend
Technical Movement
7What is working for the Company
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -1.96% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Highest at JPY 14,550.83 MM
NET SALES(Q)
Highest at JPY 3,696.54 MM
-19What is not working for the Company
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO(Q)
Lowest at 1,810.72
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -68.77 %
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at JPY 17.68 MM
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
Fallen at -31.69%
NET PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at JPY 219.44 MM
EPS(Q)
Lowest at JPY 4.86
Here's what is working for PLAID, Inc. (Japan)
Net Sales
Highest at JPY 3,696.54 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is positive
Net Sales (JPY MM)
Cash and Eqv
Highest at JPY 14,550.83 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is improving
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -1.96% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for PLAID, Inc. (Japan)
Interest
At JPY 17.68 MM has Grown at 222.55%
period on period (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Interest Coverage Ratio
Lowest at 1,810.72
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
The company's ability to manage interest payments is deteriorating
Operating Profit to Interest
Interest
Highest at JPY 17.68 MM
in the last five periods and Increased by 222.55% (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
Fallen at -31.69%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is negative
Pre-Tax Profit (JPY MM)
Net Profit
Lowest at JPY 219.44 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is negative
Net Profit (JPY MM)
EPS
Lowest at JPY 4.86
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Declining profitability; company has created lower earnings for shareholders
EPS (JPY)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -68.77 %
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






