SMSZF:OTC-SMS Co. Ltd (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Health Information Services |

Last Closing

USD 17.86

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Market Cap

USD 1.52B

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About

SMS Co., Ltd. provides information infrastructure for the nursing care, medical care, career, healthcare, and elderly care field business areas in Japan and internationally. It operates an online community site for professionals or families engaged in nursing care; a certification course information portal; and a housing information portal for seniors, as well as a home-delivered meal search site. The company also operates various sites that provide online community, mail order, and magazines/book services for nurses; services for pharmacists and pharmacies; hospital management and administrator services; and consulting services for national and local governments. In addition, it provides recruiting agent services, as well as recruiting ads services for professionals and operators in nursing and medical care fields. Further, the company offers medical-related services. SMS Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Health Information Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -29.96% 54% F 26% F
Dividend Return 78.43% 100% F 98% N/A
Total Return 48.47% 75% C 84% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -29.96% 57% F 32% F
Dividend Return 78.43% 100% F 98% N/A
Total Return 48.47% 78% C+ 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.79% 52% F 35% F
Dividend Return 21.32% 65% D 63% D
Total Return 23.11% 100% F 94% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.24% 93% A 82% B
Risk Adjusted Return 91.75% 98% N/A 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 1.52B 97% N/A 76% C+

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.