Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue increase shows expanding customer demand and successful market positioning in specialty retail. Durable top-line growth supports reinvestment in stores and systems, underpins scale advantages, and provides a stable base for margin and cash flow improvement over the next several months.

Reduced LeverageMarked decline in leverage and a ~55% equity ratio materially improves financial flexibility and lowers interest vulnerability. This stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and preserves capacity for strategic investment or adverse cycles, a durable improvement in financial resilience.

Stable Gross MarginsConsistent gross and operating margins reflect effective cost control and a repeatable retail model. Margin stability supports predictable operating cash generation and makes profitability less sensitive to short-term revenue swings, bolstering sustainable earnings power over a multi-month horizon.

Bears Say

Low Net MarginA ~3% net margin constrains the company’s ability to convert revenue into shareholder returns, leaving limited buffer for shocks or reinvestment. Persistently low bottom-line profitability weakens free cash flow upside and slows equity value creation unless margin drivers improve.

Declining Free Cash FlowSharp drop in cash conversion reduces internally available funds for capex, dividends, or deleveraging. Weaker FCF generation increases reliance on balance sheet actions or external financing for growth, limiting strategic optionality and making financial metrics more sensitive to working capital swings.

Modest ROEA mid-single-digit ROE indicates limited effectiveness in generating returns from shareholder capital. Over time this constrains total shareholder return relative to peers and signals that either operational efficiency or capital allocation must improve to materially uplift long-term investor returns.

2666 FAQ

What was Autowave Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Autowave Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥111.00 and its highest was ¥184.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Autowave Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Autowave Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.50B.

When is Autowave Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Autowave Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 75 days.

How were Autowave Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Autowave Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥8.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥8.91.

Is Autowave Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Autowave Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Autowave Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Autowave Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Autowave Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Autowave Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Autowave Co., Ltd. have?

Autowave Co., Ltd. has 14,451,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Autowave Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Autowave Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥8.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.279%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Autowave Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Autowave Co., Ltd.

AUTOWAVE Co., Ltd. engages in the sales of automobile supplies and related services in Japan. The company offers tires and wheels, vehicle inspection/sheet metal, oil batteries, and other car supplies. It also offers car navigation, rear monitor, back camera, and terrestrial digital tuner. In addition, the company sells and installs speakers, woofers, and power amplifiers. Further, it provides body coat, car film, window glass water repellent coat, wheel coat, headlight coat, and safety products, as well as purchases and sells new and used cars. AUTOWAVE Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Chiba, Japan.