What is HEROZ, Inc.'s (4382.T) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) is 20/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (43), Value (34), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does HEROZ, Inc. have an economic moat?

HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. 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 HEROZ, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 20/100. 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 HEROZ, Inc. in?

HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (Japan).

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4382.T

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HEROZ, Inc. · Technology · Japan · $68M · Avg Vol: $329K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

3.8%

D/E

0.3x

Dividend %

—

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AI CONVICTION THESIS

HEROZ is a Japanese AI and software development company. While AI is a powerful theme, HEROZ operates primarily in niche domestic applications (like Shogi AI) and lacks the global scale, massive reinvestment runway, and dominant moat required for our portfolio.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

HEROZ, Inc. develops and provides artificial intelligence (AI) services, leveraging its proprietary machine learning and deep learning algorithms originally developed for mind games like Shogi and Chess. The company provides B2B AI solutions (HEROZ Kishin) to optimize operations in finance, construction, and entertainment sectors. Its competitive moat lies in its world-class AI engineers and proven, highly efficient algorithm models.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	9M	19M	30M	37M	58.7%
EPS	0.02	-0.24	-0.47	-0.07	—
Shares	15M	15M	15M	15M	+1.0%
Debt	1M	9M	9M	13M	119.4%
Equity	40M	37M	30M	29M	-10.4%
Op CF	1M	3M	3M	1M	3.4%
Inv CF	-13M	-903,234	-8M	-3M	—
Fin CF	6	-1M	-2M	4M	—

PRICE (1M)-2.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$4.91

RSI (14)

63.2

52W High

$8.33

From 52W High

0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.2%31.4

ROE

3.8%37.9

GP/Assets

33.8%74.3

Op. Margin

6.3%49.0

FCF/Assets

—N/A

Piotroski

—4.4

Int. Cover

8.2x48.1

D/E Ratio

0.33x41.4

Current Ratio

2.65x66.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

38.8x23.5

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.6x57.6

P/S

1.9x64.1

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

59%26.2

RS 6M

-53%18.6

SMA 50/200

0.88x21.2

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—89.9

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$68M

P/E (Forward)

59.2x

Gross Margin

44.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 4382.T are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
4382.T	HEROZ, Inc.(you)	$68M	20	STRONG SELL
6047.T	Gunosy Inc.	$74M	21	SELL
4448.T	kubell Co., Ltd.	$76M	23	SELL
2334.T	eole Inc.	$107M	20	SELL
5248.T	TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.	$50M	24	SELL
3856.T	Abalance Corporation	$63M	30	SELL
4192.T	SpiderPlus & Co.	$64M	9	STRONG SELL
4011.T	Headwaters Co.,Ltd	$88M	12	STRONG SELL
4344.T	Sourcenext Corporation	$104M	15	STRONG SELL
NXTT	Next Technology Holding Inc.	$108M	12	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 12.4% · P/E 16.9x · Gross margin 33.1%

HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) — Stock Score Summary

HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 20/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. HEROZ is a Japanese AI and software development company. While AI is a powerful theme, HEROZ operates primarily in niche domestic applications (like Shogi AI) and lacks the global scale, massive reinvestment runway, and dominant moat required for our portfolio.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$4.91
Market Cap	$68M
P/E (Forward)	59.25
Price/Book	2.59
Return on Equity	3.8%
Return on Invested Capital	2.2%
Debt/Equity	32.83
Gross Margin	44.5%
Operating Margin	6.3%
Revenue Growth	4.5%

HEROZ, Inc. operates in the Software - Application industry, part of the Technology sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEROZ, Inc.’s (4382.T) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) is 20/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (34), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does HEROZ, Inc. have an economic moat?: HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. 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 HEROZ, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 20/100. 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 HEROZ, Inc. in?: HEROZ, Inc. (4382.T) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry (Japan).