Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (OTCMKTS: IIJIY) was founded in 1992 and is recognized as Japan’s first commercial Internet service provider. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company builds and operates large‐scale IP networks, offering a full suite of connectivity solutions including dedicated internet access, virtual private networks (VPNs), multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) services, and high‐capacity leased lines. IIJ’s network backbone spans major Japanese cities and is linked to international points of presence, supporting both domestic and cross-border data traffic.

In addition to core connectivity services, IIJ provides a broad portfolio of IT infrastructure offerings. Its data center and cloud services include infrastructure‐as‐a‐service (IaaS), platform‐as‐a‐service (PaaS), and managed private cloud environments. The company’s system integration and outsourcing capabilities cover network design, deployment, and operational support. IIJ also offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions—such as DDoS protection, managed firewalls, and security monitoring—to help enterprises and public‐sector organizations safeguard critical digital assets.

IIJ primarily serves enterprise and government clients across Japan, with key industries including finance, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications. To address the needs of multinational customers, the company maintains global interconnections and peering agreements in Asia, North America, and Europe. Over its three-decade history, IIJ has built a reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and innovation in network engineering, positioning itself as a strategic partner for organizations seeking scalable, secure, and high-performance IT services.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $37.34 to $37.34
• 50-Day Range: $28.39 to $40.00
• 52-Week Range: $27.00 to $44.71
• Volume: 4 shs
• Average Volume: 1,047 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.42 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.74
• Dividend Yield: 0.94%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Internet Initiative Japan Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Internet Initiative Japan scored higher than 16% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Internet Initiative Japan has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Internet Initiative Japan is 20.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Internet Initiative Japan is 20.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 170.47.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Internet Initiative Japan has a P/B Ratio of 3.65. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Internet Initiative Japan has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Internet Initiative Japan has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.29, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Internet Initiative Japan has recently decreased by 27.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Internet Initiative Japan has a dividend yield of 0.96%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Internet Initiative Japan does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Internet Initiative Japan is 19.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Internet Initiative Japan insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

6.66% of the stock of Internet Initiative Japan is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Internet Initiative Japan has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/14/2026
• Today: 5/25/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/11/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:IIJIY
• CIK: 1090633
• Web: www.iij.ad.jp
• Phone: (135) 205-6500
• Fax: 813-5205-6441
• Employees: 5,221
• Year Founded: 1992

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.80
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.74
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $160.68 million
• Net Margins: 6.97%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 15.88%
• Return on Assets: 7.27%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.16
• Quick Ratio: 1.12

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.29 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.49
• Cash Flow: $3.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.12
• Book Value: $10.24 per share
• Price / Book: 3.65

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 91,724,000
• Free Float: 85,615,000
• Market Cap: $3.42 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.11