IPS, Inc.
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PositoAI's own ratios from IPS, Inc.'s yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Communication Services companies in Japan. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Cash Locked Ratio: For every ¥100 of sales, ¥88 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against ¥0 tied up three years earlier. More money tied up than 98% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
- Profit Cash Ratio: Over the last 3 years, every ¥100 of reported profit came with ¥49 of operating cash. Lower than 89% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Where ¥100 of sales goes
Latest year (Mar 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
¥49Over the last 3 years, every ¥100 of reported profit came with ¥49 of operating cash.
Lower than 89% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Self-Funding Ratio
0.3×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash paid for 33% of its investment spending (capex); the rest came from other sources such as borrowing, cash reserves or new shares.
Lower than 79% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Cash Locked Ratio
¥88For every ¥100 of sales, ¥88 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against ¥0 tied up three years earlier.
More money tied up than 98% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
3/3 · 2/3Sales grew in 3 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3.
Steadier than 74% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
¥41Sales grew 38% in 3 years; of every extra ¥100 of sales, ¥41 became extra profit.
Higher than 82% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+38% / +103%In 3 years sales changed by +38% while total assets changed by +103%. Assets grew faster than sales.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
0.7×Debt due within a year is covered 0.7 times by its yearly operating cash.
Lower than 54% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−9%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 9% of its market value (net debt).
Lower than 81% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Tangible Assets Ratio
91%Of every ¥100 the company owns, ¥91 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
Less tangible than 71% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
75%Of every ¥100 of net worth, ¥75 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
Less tangible than 73% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
IPS, Inc. owes ¥0.48 for every ¥1 it owns. Net profit rose 65% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 22% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Communication Services companies in Japan · latest annual results Mar 2026.
P/E ratio
9.8Investors pay ¥9.8 for every ¥1 of IPS, Inc.'s yearly profit, lower than 79% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
P/B ratio
2.06The share price is 2.06 times IPS, Inc.'s book value per share, higher than 62% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Market cap
¥42.1 BThe total market value of all of IPS, Inc.'s shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 80% of Communication Services companies in Japan. PosiCap size class: Mini Cap.
Net worth (book value)
¥20.5 BWhat IPS, Inc. would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (30 Jun 2026).
Book value per share
¥1,562Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of ¥3,215 is 2.1 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
22.2%IPS, Inc. earned 22.2% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 85% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Owes vs Owns
0.48×IPS, Inc. owes ¥0.48 for every ¥1 it owns (low), higher than 61% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Dividend yield
1.23%IPS, Inc. pays 1.23% of its share price as dividends a year, lower than 86% of dividend-paying Communication Services companies in Japan.
Revenue growth
+11%Revenue rose 11% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 11% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
+65%Net profit rose 65% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 22% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
24.7%IPS, Inc. keeps ¥25 of every ¥100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
1.09×Cash from IPS, Inc.'s business was 1.09× its reported profit in the year to Mar 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
17.9×IPS, Inc.'s operating profit covered its interest costs 17.9 times in the year to Mar 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtIPS, Inc. had ¥3.8 B more debt than cash (net debt) at Mar 2026.
Questions
What is IPS, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Investors pay ¥9.8 for every ¥1 of IPS, Inc.'s yearly profit, lower than 79% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For IPS, Inc.: ¥42.1 B ÷ ¥20.5 B (30 Jun 2026) = 2.1.
What is IPS, Inc.'s return on equity?
IPS, Inc. earned 22.2% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 85% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
How much does IPS, Inc. owe compared with what it owns?
IPS, Inc. owes ¥0.48 for every ¥1 it owns (low), higher than 61% of Communication Services companies in Japan.
Does IPS, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. IPS, Inc. pays 1.23% of its share price as dividends a year, lower than 86% of dividend-paying Communication Services companies in Japan.
Is IPS, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Revenue rose 11% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 11% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.