What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd.'s (1914.T) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (42), Value (66), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. in?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (Japan).

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1914.T

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Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. · Industrials · Japan · $82M · Avg Vol: $196K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

7.5x

ROE

7.0%

D/E

0.3x

Dividend %

—

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Japan Foundation Engineering is a construction and civil engineering firm. It is a low-margin, asset-heavy business dependent on public works and construction cycles, lacking any structural moat or pricing power.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. is a specialized civil engineering firm focused on ground improvement, slope protection, and landslide prevention. The company possesses proprietary geological stabilization technologies and maintains a strong market position in public infrastructure safety projects. It operates as a niche leader in Japan's critical disaster prevention and mitigation sector.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	138M	149M	147M	189M	11.0%
EPS	0.14	0.16	0.29	0.46	50.0%
Shares	31M	29M	29M	29M	-4.9%
Debt	17M	21M	21M	25M	13.7%
Equity	132M	129M	137M	144M	2.8%
Op CF	7M	6M	10M	3M	-27.6%
Inv CF	-2M	-6M	-9M	-12M	—
Fin CF	303,858	-2M	-2M	-2M	—

PRICE (1M)-11.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$4.11

RSI (14)

30.3

52W High

$4.72

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

7.1%45.3

ROE

7.0%42.2

GP/Assets

14.4%44.2

Op. Margin

1.8%21.0

FCF/Assets

-4.2%17.8

Piotroski

—36.7

Int. Cover

50.0x90.2

D/E Ratio

0.29x58.9

Current Ratio

1.87x56.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

7.5x91.7

EV/EBITDA

4.9x80.4

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

0.5x92.2

P/S

0.4x84.7

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

87%70.1

RS 6M

-28%32.0

SMA 50/200

1.07x62.1

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—1.6

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$82M

P/E (Forward)

26.1x

Gross Margin

17.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 1914.T are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
1914.T	Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd.(you)	$82M	60	HOLD
5079.T	Novac Co., Ltd.	$79M	60	HOLD
1826.T	Sata Construction Co., Ltd.	$77M	63	HOLD
6540.T	Semba Corporation	$101M	62	HOLD
9612.T	LuckLand Co., Ltd.	$94M	64	HOLD
1867.T	UEKI Corporation	$97M	67	BUY
1429.T	Nippon Aqua Co., Ltd.	$143M	60	HOLD
6091.T	Wesco Holdings Inc.	$70M	68	BUY
1966.T	Takada Corporation	$75M	70	BUY
5915.T	Komaihaltec Inc.	$66M	68	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.3% · P/E 13.4x · Gross margin 24.6%

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) — Stock Score Summary

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (66/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Japan Foundation Engineering is a construction and civil engineering firm. It is a low-margin, asset-heavy business dependent on public works and construction cycles, lacking any structural moat or pricing power.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$4.11
Market Cap	$82M
P/E (TTM)	7.46
P/E (Forward)	26.13
Price/Book	0.50
Return on Equity	7.0%
Return on Invested Capital	7.1%
Debt/Equity	28.64
Gross Margin	17.0%
Operating Margin	1.8%
Revenue Growth	-9.3%
Free Cash Flow	$-53K

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. operates in the Engineering & Construction industry, part of the Industrials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd.’s (1914.T) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (66), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?: Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. in?: Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. (1914.T) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (Japan).