Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
FRONTEO, Inc. specializes in eDiscovery and related services, particularly for Asian languages, serving clients across Japan, the United States, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through two primary divisions: its LegalTech AI Business and its broader AI Solution Business. It is proficient in handling electronic discovery and forensic information in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English. FRONTEO supports organizations navigating complex cross-border litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations, addressing cases such as antitrust violations, intellectual property disputes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, and product liability claims. Key offerings include Lit i View, an online eDiscovery software meticulously engineered to manage Asian-language characters, diverse encoding schemes, and native file systems. The company also provides its Intelligence Cloud solution, designed to streamline and reduce the substantial costs associated with international investigations and litigations. Moreover, FRONTEO delivers comprehensive electronic data forensic services, encompassing the critical tasks of preserving, analyzing, processing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in situations involving fraud or corporate data breaches. Its suite further encompasses Lit i View XAMINER, a digital forensic software, alongside complementary hardware, software, and various other forensic utilities. Beyond these core services, FRONTEO assists in developing robust document management procedures, conducting thorough corporate risk audits, and meeting legal requirements for stakeholder information disclosure. The company also applies its AI capabilities to offer solutions in diverse fields like business intelligence, healthcare, and digital communications. It serves a broad clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, law firms, corporate legal departments, and other professional advisors. Its offerings are marketed under prominent brands such as FRONTEO, KIBIT, Lit i View, and Landscaping. Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 2003, the company was originally known as UBIC, Inc. before officially rebranding as FRONTEO, Inc. in July 2016.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EB
Target Price
The average target price of 2158.T is 590 and suggests 7.38% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to