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for Startups, Inc. · Industrials · Japan · $61M · Avg Vol: $348K/d

96
StockRank
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Q
88
V
65
M
52
P/E (TTM)
11.9x
ROE
27.5%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
—
Dir. Trades · 180d
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Buybacks · 180d
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AI CONVICTION THESIS

The company passes all quantitative legs (Q:88, V:63, M:60) and shows upward consensus revision in earnings. No adverse regulatory signals were identified.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

for Startups, Inc. provides recruitment and talent acquisition services specifically tailored for high-growth startups, venture capital firms, and large enterprises pursuing open innovation. The company is a market leader in Japan's startup talent ecosystem, leveraging its proprietary database and deep relationships with venture capitalists. Its competitive moat is sustained by its specialized focus and its role as a key infrastructure provider for Japan's national startup promotion initiatives.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (JPY)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM
Revenue2.3B3.0B3.4B3.7B5.3B22.4%5.6B
EPS (JPY)55.3462.3853.9649.80123.7622.3%121.83
Shares7.1M7.1M7.3M6.6M6.5M-8.6%6.5M
Debt183.3M66.7M0513.0M399.0M21.5%363.9M
Equity1.3B1.8B2.2B2.2B2.8B20.2%—
Op CF605.5M-35.1M179.5M355.7M965.4M12.4%916.5M
Inv CF-168.2M-90.7M-293.9M-252.5M-552.7M——
Fin CF237.5M153.3M24.8M149.6M-158.3M——
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PRICE (1Y)-15.7%
8.779.4210.0710.7211.37Jul 30Aug 21Sep 11
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$8.77
RSI (14)
23.8
52W High
$11.41
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
88
ROIC
15.5%77.5
ROE
27.5%92.5
GP/Assets
124.7%99.4
Op. Margin
29.1%93.9
FCF/Assets
28.1%98.9
Piotroski
776.7
Int. Cover
50.0x88.5
D/E Ratio
0.11x73.3
Current Ratio
3.28x85.2
Value
65
P/E (TTM)
11.9x76.2
EV/EBITDA
5.2x87.1
P/FCF
9.3x77.2
P/B
3.1x32.5
P/S
1.7x47.0
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
52
52W High %
77%54.3
RS 6M
-17%41.6
SMA 50/200
1.19x90.1
EPS Rev 4W
+3.4%80.5
EPS Rev 12W
-49.1%2.2
EPS Improve
-29%7.8
Q Growth
87%80.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$61M
P/E (Forward)
16.9x
Gross Margin
79.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 7089.T are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
7089.Tfor Startups, Inc.(you)$61M96Strong Buy
7374.TInterworks Confidence Inc.$60M98Strong Buy
7781.THIRAYAMA HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.$85M97Strong Buy
2410.TCareer Design Center Co., Ltd.$98M96Strong Buy
2301.TGakujo Co., Ltd.$144M96Strong Buy
9332.TNISSO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd$145M97Strong Buy
4433.THITO-Communications Holdings,Inc.$97M87Strong Buy
6539.TMatching Service Japan Co., Ltd.$158M96Strong Buy
6089.TWill Group, Inc.$170M97Strong Buy
6194.TATRAE INC$96M84Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.8% · P/E 13.6x · Gross margin 24.9%

for Startups, Inc. (7089.T): Stock Score Summary

for Startups, Inc. (7089.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (88/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (52/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The company passes all quantitative legs (Q:88, V:63, M:60) and shows upward consensus revision in earnings. No adverse regulatory signals were identified.

for Startups, Inc. provides recruitment and talent acquisition services specifically tailored for high-growth startups, venture capital firms, and large enterprises pursuing open innovation. The company is a market leader in Japan's startup talent ecosystem, leveraging its proprietary database and deep relationships with venture capitalists. Its competitive moat is sustained by its specialized focus and its role as a key infrastructure provider for Japan's national startup promotion initiatives.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.77
Market Cap$61M
P/E (TTM)11.91
P/E (Forward)16.87
Price/Book3.14
Return on Equity27.5%
Return on Invested Capital15.5%
Debt/Equity0.11x
Gross Margin79.9%
Operating Margin29.1%
Revenue Growth38.3%
Free Cash Flow$7M

for Startups, Inc. operates in the Staffing & Employment Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is for Startups, Inc.’s (7089.T) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for for Startups, Inc. (7089.T) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (88), Value (65), and Momentum (52) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does for Startups, Inc. have an economic moat?
for Startups, Inc. (7089.T) has a Quality factor score of 88/100. 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 for Startups, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for for Startups, Inc. (7089.T) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. 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 for Startups, Inc. in?
for Startups, Inc. (7089.T) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (Japan).
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