Proto Corporation

    Proto Corporation

    TTSE:4298
    28,454,262,784.00
    JPY
    +18,888,704.00
    (+0.07%)
    10.36P/E

    Share Statistics

    As of March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation has 40.26M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding40.26M

    Valuation Ratios

    As of March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.36. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.49, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.23.

    PE Ratio10.36
    PS Ratio0.49
    PB Ratio1.23
    P/TBV Ratio1.32

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.67 - 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 0.31 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 4.67 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Proto Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 5,277.90, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales0.31
    EV / EBITDA4.67
    EV / EBIT4.67
    EV / FCF5,277.90

    Financial Position

    As of March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation maintains a current ratio of 2.53, meaning it holds 2.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 9.93, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 770.40 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio2.53
    Quick Ratio1.47
    Debt / Equity9.93
    Debt / EBITDA0.61
    Interest Coverage770.40

    Financial Efficiency

    Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 12.43, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.20 - 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 8.61, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.18, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 10.33 indicates how many times Proto Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Equity (ROE)12.43
    Return on Assets (ROA)8.61
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)10.20
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.18
    Inventory Turnover10.33

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 31.80, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate31.80

    Stock Price Statistics

    JPY

    As of the close on June 16, 2025, Proto Corporation's stock has gained approximately 47.80% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 28.47B, while the 200-day moving average is 22.73B.

    52-Week Price Change47.80%
    50-Day Moving Average28.47B
    200-Day Moving Average22.73B

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation posted a gross margin of 24.89, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.67 and net profit margin of 4.73 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin24.89
    Operating Margin6.67
    Pretax Margin6.97
    Profit Margin4.73
    EBITDA Margin6.67

    Stock Splits

    Proto Corporation's most recent stock split took place on June 26, 2019 with a 1:2 split ratio.

    Last Split Date6/26/2019
    Split Ratio1:2

    Scores

    As of March 31, 2024, Proto Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 5.60, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score5.60