Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion through 2025 indicates durable demand for the company's Baskin‑Robbins retail and take‑home channels. Re-accelerating sales support unit economics, scale benefits and capacity to invest in store network or product innovation, strengthening medium-term growth potential.

Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and steadily expanding equity provide resiliency versus industry cyclicality and competitive shocks. A conservative capital structure preserves financial flexibility to fund store rollout, withstand temporary cash volatility, and pursue opportunistic investments without pressuring operations.

Healthy Gross Margin And Operating ProfitSustained elevated gross margins and improving operating profit point to pricing power, product mix advantages, or franchise economics. That operating leverage supports reinvestment and long-term profitability even if top-line growth moderates, underpinning structural earnings quality.

Bears Say

Volatile, Compressed Free Cash FlowThinner and inconsistent free cash flow reduces the company's ability to finance dividends, buybacks, debt paydown, or incremental store investment from operations. If reinvestment or working‑capital needs persist, management may need external funding, constraining strategic flexibility and raising execution risk.

Modest Net Margins; Margin PressureRelatively low net margins and a downward gross margin trend suggest rising input or operating costs, or increased competitive pricing pressure. Persistent margin compression would limit retained earnings and returns on capital, reducing the firm's capacity to reinvest profitably or improve shareholder returns over time.

Rising Debt Versus Prior YearAn uptick in debt, even from a low base, heightens leverage sensitivity if free cash flow remains unreliable. Additional interest or principal obligations could limit capital allocation choices and raise refinancing or liquidity risk during slower demand periods, pressuring strategic options over the medium term.

2268 FAQ

What was BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3795.00 and its highest was ¥4350.00 in the past 12 months.

What is BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥38.69B.

When is BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 17, 2026 which is in 60 days.

How were BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported -¥22.56 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥22.56.

Is BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.36%. See more information on BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. have?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. has 9,644,554 shares outstanding.

What happened to BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥22.56 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.124%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2268

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Company Description

BR 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd.

B-R 31 Ice Cream Co.,Ltd. manufactures, imports, exports, and sells ice cream and related products. It also offers ice cream shop franchise development, product supply, and management services. The company sells its products through ice cream specialty stores. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.