Sustained Revenue ExpansionCREAL’s revenue scale-up from ¥3.77bn to ¥41.82bn over five years shows durable business expansion and market traction. A sustained top-line ramp supports long-term investment in product, distribution and scale economics that underpin future margin and cash conversion improvements.

Strong Cash GenerationPositive and growing free cash flow indicates the company converts earnings into liquid resources, enhancing funding for capex, debt reduction or shareholder returns. Durable cash generation reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic investments without heavy external financing.

Improved Leverage And ROELower leverage and a rising equity ratio signal a healthier capital structure, while a 25.62% ROE reflects efficient deployment of shareholder capital. Together these trends strengthen resilience to shocks and improve the company’s ability to fund growth sustainably.

Bears Say

Relatively Low Equity BaseDespite improvement, a still-small equity base leaves limited loss-absorbing capacity and increases sensitivity to large losses or adverse market events. This structural constraint can limit strategic flexibility and elevate refinancing or solvency risk in stressed scenarios.

Modest Net Profit MarginA net margin around the low single digits provides a thin buffer versus revenue swings or cost inflation. Sustaining growth while expanding absolute profitability may require continued scale or cost discipline; otherwise low margins constrain reinvestment capacity and resilience.

EPS Growth Lags Revenue GrowthRevenue is growing faster than EPS, implying margin compression, dilution, or higher operating leverage not yet realized. Over the medium term this divergence may limit earnings power per share unless operating margins or capital structure improve to convert revenue growth into bottom-line gains.

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2998 FAQ

What was CREAL Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

CREAL Inc. lowest stock price was ¥581.00 and its highest was ¥1554.00 in the past 12 months.

What is CREAL Inc.’s market cap?

CREAL Inc.’s market cap is ¥29.92B.

When is CREAL Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

CREAL Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 91 days.

How were CREAL Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

CREAL Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥25.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥25.43.

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Does CREAL Inc. pay dividends?

CREAL Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.66%. See more information on CREAL Inc. dividends here

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CREAL Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does CREAL Inc. have?

CREAL Inc. has 36,053,200 shares outstanding.

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CREAL Inc. reported an EPS of ¥25.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.306%.

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Company Description

CREAL Inc.

CREAL Inc. operates an asset management platform in Japan. It operates CREAL, a real estate fund online market for individuals; CREAL PB, an asset management service platform for individuals; and CREAL Pro, a platform that provides real estate investment management services to institutional investors and high-net-worth investors. The company also provides asset management services through investment in physical real estate; and rental management services. CREAL Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.