What is CL Holdings Inc.'s (4286.T) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) is 57/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (45), Value (52), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does CL Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?

CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. 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 CL Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 57/100. 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 CL Holdings Inc. in?

CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Advertising Agencies industry (Japan).

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4286.T

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CL Holdings Inc. · Communication Services · Japan · $75M · Avg Vol: $115K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

19.0x

ROE

11.4%

D/E

1.0x

Dividend %

1.7%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

CL Holdings is a Japanese marketing and promotional services firm lacking a durable economic moat or any alignment with our macro themes.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CL Holdings Inc. provides promotional planning, marketing, and merchandising services, specializing in character-based promotional campaigns and brand collaborations. The company acts as a key intermediary between intellectual property holders and corporate clients, executing high-impact marketing strategies. Its competitive moat is built on its extensive network of IP licenses and specialized creative execution capabilities.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	200M	227M	239M	244M	6.8%
EPS	0.22	0.31	0.10	0.36	18.1%
Shares	11M	11M	12M	12M	+6.6%
Debt	23M	19M	49M	57M	34.6%
Equity	50M	53M	46M	49M	-0.3%
Op CF	7M	2M	7M	6M	-6.0%
Inv CF	39,187	3M	-44,544	-3M	—
Fin CF	-12M	-9M	-9M	-5M	—

PRICE (1M)-5.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$6.89

RSI (14)

45.6

52W High

$8.12

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

9.8%61.9

ROE

11.4%63.0

GP/Assets

32.3%62.8

Op. Margin

1.8%27.5

FCF/Assets

—N/A

Piotroski

—18.4

Int. Cover

13.0x61.3

D/E Ratio

0.99x23.0

Current Ratio

1.96x58.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

19.0x45.5

EV/EBITDA

3.9x73.2

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

1.5x56.4

P/S

0.3x93.5

Div Yield

1.7%36.3

Momentum

52W High %

85%72.8

RS 6M

-36%32.3

SMA 50/200

1.06x75.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—31.9

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$75M

P/E (Forward)

16.0x

Gross Margin

20.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 4286.T are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
4286.T	CL Holdings Inc.(you)	$75M	57	HOLD
6094.T	FreakOut Holdings, inc.	$72M	56	HOLD
6045.T	Rentracks CO.,LTD.	$74M	60	HOLD
2491.T	ValueCommerce Co., Ltd.	$65M	58	HOLD
378A.T	HIT CO LTD	$96M	58	HOLD
6533.T	Orchestra Holdings Inc.	$60M	59	HOLD
9554.T	AViC Co., Ltd.	$61M	54	HOLD
7068.T	Feedforce Group Inc.	$73M	50	HOLD
7095.T	Macbee Planet, Inc.	$90M	62	HOLD
4767.T	TOW Co.,Ltd.	$91M	69	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 11.6% · P/E 14.8x · Gross margin 44.7%

CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) — Stock Score Summary

CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 57/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. CL Holdings is a Japanese marketing and promotional services firm lacking a durable economic moat or any alignment with our macro themes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$6.89
Market Cap	$75M
P/E (TTM)	18.97
P/E (Forward)	16.04
Price/Book	1.51
Return on Equity	11.4%
Return on Invested Capital	9.8%
Debt/Equity	99.18
Gross Margin	20.4%
Operating Margin	1.8%
Revenue Growth	7.9%
Dividend Yield	1.7%

CL Holdings Inc. operates in the Advertising Agencies industry, part of the Communication Services sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CL Holdings Inc.’s (4286.T) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) is 57/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (52), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CL Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?: CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. 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 CL Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 57/100. 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 CL Holdings Inc. in?: CL Holdings Inc. (4286.T) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Advertising Agencies industry (Japan).