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Applied Co.,Ltd. · Technology · Japan · $73M · Avg Vol: $59K/d

100
StockRank
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Q
82
V
93
M
65
P/E (TTM)
5.2x
ROE
17.7%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
2.3%
Dir. Trades · 180d
None →
Buybacks · 180d
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AI CONVICTION THESIS

While the company has strong quantitative scores, the thesis remains generic; being a niche Japanese technology distributor lacks the global moat or scale-economics required for a high-conviction concentrated fund.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Applied Co., Ltd. distributes and retails personal computers, peripheral equipment, and digital products across Japan, with a strong retail footprint in western Japan. The company has established a profitable niche by providing specialized, high-performance PC assembly and IT support services to universities, research laboratories, and corporate clients. This B2B focus provides higher margins and greater customer stickiness than standard consumer electronics retail.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (JPY)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM
Revenue—38.6B42.8B47.3B48.0B7.5%48.6B
EPS (JPY)549.68406.51447.80654.08839.1211.2%828.28
Shares—2.7M2.7M2.7M2.7M-0.0%2.7M
Debt—1.1B654.0M399.0M4.0M-84.5%—
Equity—9.3B10.3B11.8B13.8B13.9%—
Op CF—1.8B1.4B2.9B3.0B17.9%2.9B
Inv CF—-710.0M-316.0M-604.0M-2.1B——
Fin CF—-771.0M-628.0M-498.0M-724.0M——
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PRICE (1Y)+10.6%
26.4527.2928.1428.9829.82Jul 29Aug 20Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$29.82
RSI (14)
71.6
52W High
$30.27
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
82
ROIC
21.2%88.1
ROE
17.7%77.9
GP/Assets
56.6%90.7
Op. Margin
5.9%48.4
FCF/Assets
9.9%79.4
Piotroski
893.8
Int. Cover
50.0x84.9
D/E Ratio
0.00x96.0
Current Ratio
2.13x55.1
Value
93
P/E (TTM)
5.2x98.3
EV/EBITDA
1.4x98.2
P/FCF
5.8x92.7
P/B
0.8x91.6
P/S
0.2x96.6
Div Yield
2.3%67.1
Momentum
65
52W High %
99%98.1
RS 6M
-5%52.2
SMA 50/200
1.03x54.4
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
11%36.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$73M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
22.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 3020.T are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
3020.TApplied Co.,Ltd.(you)$73M100Strong Buy
7565.TMansei Corporation$85M100Strong Buy
8023.TDAIKO XTECH, Ltd.$81M94Strong Buy
3131.TShinden Hightex Corporation$70M88Strong Buy
4420.TeSOL Co.,Ltd.$97M89Strong Buy
8093.TKyokuto Boeki Kaisha, Ltd.$136M93Strong Buy
9880.TInnotech Corporation$257M98Strong Buy
7537.TMarubun Corporation$306M93Strong Buy
8137.TSun-Wa Technos Corporation$411M98Strong Buy
6638.TMimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.$361M95Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 12.7% · P/E 18.1x · Gross margin 32.8%

Applied Co.,Ltd. (3020.T): Stock Score Summary

Applied Co.,Ltd. (3020.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (93/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. While the company has strong quantitative scores, the thesis remains generic; being a niche Japanese technology distributor lacks the global moat or scale-economics required for a high-conviction concentrated fund.

Applied Co., Ltd. distributes and retails personal computers, peripheral equipment, and digital products across Japan, with a strong retail footprint in western Japan. The company has established a profitable niche by providing specialized, high-performance PC assembly and IT support services to universities, research laboratories, and corporate clients. This B2B focus provides higher margins and greater customer stickiness than standard consumer electronics retail.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$29.82
Market Cap$73M
P/E (TTM)5.19
Price/Book0.84
Return on Equity17.7%
Return on Invested Capital21.2%
Debt/Equity0.00x
Gross Margin22.9%
Operating Margin5.9%
Revenue Growth13.3%
Dividend Yield2.3%
Free Cash Flow$13M

Applied Co.,Ltd. operates in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry, part of the Technology sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Co.,Ltd.’s (3020.T) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Applied Co.,Ltd. (3020.T) is 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (93), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Applied Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?
Applied Co.,Ltd. (3020.T) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Applied Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Applied Co.,Ltd. (3020.T) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 100/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Applied Co.,Ltd. in?
Applied Co.,Ltd. (3020.T) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry (Japan).
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