Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), established in Tokyo in 1992, is a leading technology company in Japan offering a diverse portfolio of internet and IT services. The company operates through two primary divisions: Network Services and Systems Integration Business, and ATM Operation Business. IIJ delivers fundamental internet access and wide area network (WAN) services, encompassing mobile communication, remote/telework access, software-defined networking (SDN), multi-cloud network solutions, closed connections, internet VPNs, and wireless LAN services like GIGA-school. They also provide leased lines, broadband, DNS platforms, and domain management. Their robust cybersecurity offerings include managed firewalls, DDoS protection, intrusion prevention/detection systems (IPS/IDS), comprehensive network, mail, and web security, endpoint protection, security assessments, and consulting services, alongside malware analysis and security audits. The company's extensive cloud computing solutions cover Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud storage, virtual desktops, monitoring/operation services, and specialized solutions for IoT/M2M, identity management, and global deployments. They also facilitate cloud exchange and integration, including specific support for Microsoft and AWS environments, and Microsoft 365 transitions. Furthermore, IIJ specializes in IT outsourcing, complex systems integration, and the sale of network equipment. Their services extend to web and mail hosting, online storage, content delivery networks (CDNs), and bespoke IoT solutions for industrial, agricultural, and energy sectors. Additional offerings comprise IT consulting, private cloud infrastructure, network solutions, data center services (including design and construction), and advanced Digital Transformation (DX) edge services.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is slightly overpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, of fair value
Target Price
The average target price of 3774.T is 3571 and suggests 15% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to incr