Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Applied Technology Co., Ltd., established in 1984 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, delivers a broad spectrum of engineering services throughout Japan. The company specializes in sectors such as manufacturing, civil engineering and construction, disaster prevention, environmental management, and geographic information systems (GIS). For the manufacturing industry, their offerings include quotation support systems, CAD and PLM integration, information management solutions, after-sales service assistance, and web workflow implementation. In civil engineering and construction, the firm provides structural analysis systems, asset management tools, Construction Information Modeling (CIMs), and mobile terminal systems. Addressing disaster prevention and mitigation, they offer seismic simulations, dedicated disaster prevention information systems, and weather cloud services. Their environmental services encompass simulations for both terrestrial and aquatic environments, environmental impact assessments, and support for environmental policy and building evaluations. Furthermore, the company offers comprehensive GIS services, leveraging platforms like Google Maps Platform and YOLP Premier, alongside expert GIS consulting and bespoke application development.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.