What is Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd.'s (7940.T) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (49), Value (53), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?

Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. 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 Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. 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 Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. in?

Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Japan).

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Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. · Basic Materials · Japan · $55M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

29.5x

ROE

1.9%

D/E

0.4x

Dividend %

—

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AI CONVICTION THESIS

Wavelock Holdings is a small-cap Japanese materials company with low liquidity and no clear alignment with our high-conviction global macro themes.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells plastic sheets, nets, and synthetic fibers for agricultural, industrial, and packaging applications in Japan. The company's competitive moat is driven by its proprietary composite processing technologies, which combine diverse plastic materials to create highly durable, specialized products. It operates as a diversified specialty materials manufacturer with a dominant market share in agricultural protective netting and industrial sheets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	CAGR
Revenue	—	139.7M	145.7M	158.1M	155.5M	3.6%
EPS	0.43	1.70	0.33	0.38	—	-4.0%
Shares	—	11.1M	11.1M	11.1M	11.1M	0.0%
Debt	—	21.6M	33.0M	33.6M	39.9M	22.7%
Equity	—	97.6M	99.2M	102.8M	102.9M	1.8%
Op CF	—	0.8M	0.9M	13.8M	7.6M	111.5%
Inv CF	—	8.6M	-9.7M	-8.5M	-7.4M	—
Fin CF	—	-6.3M	9.6M	-1.1M	5.4M	—

PRICE (1Y)+1.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$6.52

RSI (14)

66.7

52W High

$8.73

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

3.3%48.5

ROE

1.9%44.2

GP/Assets

19.2%71.7

Op. Margin

-1.9%15.3

FCF/Assets

0.8%49.2

Piotroski

662.8

Int. Cover

15.1x66.6

D/E Ratio

0.39x42.3

Current Ratio

2.18x52.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

29.5x35.5

EV/EBITDA

8.3x63.8

P/FCF

36.6x35.1

P/B

0.5x90.3

P/S

0.4x87.4

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

75%62.2

RS 6M

-52%11.3

SMA 50/200

0.99x37.9

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$55M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

22.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 7940.T are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
7940.T	Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd.(you)	$55M	45	HOLD
4100.T	TODA KOGYO CORP.	$60M	60	HOLD
4406.T	New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.	$52M	72	BUY
4367.T	Koei Chemical Company, Limited	$75M	69	BUY
5381.T	Mipox Corporation	$96M	70	BUY
4113.T	Taoka Chemical Company, Limited	$61M	81	STRONG BUY
4635.T	Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd.	$103M	75	BUY
6036.T	KeePer Technical Laboratory Co., Ltd.	$460M	53	HOLD
4973.T	Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd.	$202M	71	BUY
4464.T	SOFT99corporation	$492M	54	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 23.7%

Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) — Stock Score Summary

Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Wavelock Holdings is a small-cap Japanese materials company with low liquidity and no clear alignment with our high-conviction global macro themes.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$6.52
Market Cap	$55M
P/E (TTM)	29.50
Price/Book	0.54
Return on Equity	1.9%
Return on Invested Capital	3.3%
Debt/Equity	38.57
Gross Margin	22.9%
Operating Margin	-1.9%
Revenue Growth	-2.1%
Free Cash Flow	$2M

Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd.’s (7940.T) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (53), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?: Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. 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 Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. 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 Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. in?: Wavelock Holdings Co., Ltd. (7940.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Japan).