Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Slightly undervalued vs peers
About
Encourage Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based firm specializing in the development, maintenance, and sale of computer system software products. The company provides a comprehensive suite of solutions, notably its "ESS SmartIT Operation" lineup. This includes ESS REC, a principal tool for overseeing and auditing user system activities; Remote Access Auditor, which captures and records remote user system operations, including desktop screen video; and ESS AdminGate, designed to bolster server security through features such as privileged access management, password management, log management, and controlled file transfers. Beyond this core offering, Encourage Technologies presents several other key products. ESS FileGate ensures secure file transfers utilizing various sanitization technologies. ESS AdminControl focuses on privilege ID management, complemented by ESS AdminControl for Client for handling local administrator passwords. The ID Inspector uniquely identifies users of shared IDs (like root/administrators) without requiring modifications to applications or operating systems. The company's portfolio also extends to automated solutions like ESS AutoAuditor, for validating user system operations, and ESS AutoQuality, a solution for optimizing user system operations. Additionally, they offer Encourage Super Station, a dedicated system monitoring solution. In addition to its software offerings, the company delivers BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) and consulting services tailored to computer operation management. Established in 2002, Encourage Technologies Co., Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.