Benesse Holdings, Inc.

As of December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. has 96.48M shares outstanding.

As of December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.80. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.64, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.75.

As of December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.55 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.66 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.55 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Benesse Holdings, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 6.26, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

As of December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.93, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 89.37, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.87 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 6.39, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.90 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.83, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.74, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 7.69 indicates how many times Benesse Holdings, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.51, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

As of the close on September 6, 2024, Benesse Holdings, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 16.78% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 15.46, while the 200-day moving average is 15.95.

Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. posted a gross margin of 43.83, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 4.90 and net profit margin of 2.30 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. The dividend payout ratio of 55.15 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 14.54, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.82, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Benesse Holdings, Inc. shareholders.

As of December 31, 2023, Benesse Holdings, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.10, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.