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CERES INC. (JP:3696)
:3696
3696 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,770.00 - ¥3,230.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)308.36K
Market Cap
¥20.93B
Enterprise Value¥18.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.9
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
Feb 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)72.73
Shares Outstanding12,116,500
10 Day Avg. Volume204,940
30 Day Avg. Volume308,363
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)3.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.29
P/FCF Ratio89.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained ~15% top-line growth indicates the company is expanding market share or product adoption. Over a 2-6 month horizon this underpins durable revenue momentum, supports capacity utilization and provides a foundation for reinvestment and margin expansion if execution remains consistent.
Margin ImprovementMaterial gross margin and rising EBIT/net margins point to pricing power and operating efficiency. Higher structural margins make earnings less sensitive to revenue swings, enabling the company to better absorb cost inflation and sustain profitability over multiple quarters.
Balanced Capital Structure & ROEModerate leverage with a 0.85 D/E and mid-teens ROE suggests the company uses debt prudently while generating acceptable returns on equity. This structure supports investment capacity and strategic flexibility without excessive financial risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionOnly ~49% of accounting earnings convert to operating cash, indicating working capital or receivables pressure. Persistently weak conversion impairs ability to fund operations, dividends and capex from internal cash, raising reliance on external financing over coming quarters.
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthA nearly 29% fall in FCF growth, even from a positive base, signals deteriorating cash-generation dynamics. If this trend persists it will reduce reinvestment flexibility, constrain deleveraging or dividend capacity, and increase sensitivity to downturns over a multi-quarter horizon.
Rising Liabilities / Limited Equity CushionReported increased liabilities coupled with a moderate equity ratio (~33.8%) reduce balance sheet cushion. This limits tolerance for external shocks and could raise refinancing or covenant risks if liabilities grow, constraining strategic moves over the medium term.
CERES INC. News
3696 FAQ
What was CERES INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
CERES INC. lowest stock price was ¥1770.00 and its highest was ¥3230.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CERES INC.’s market cap?
CERES INC.’s market cap is ¥20.93B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 13, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were CERES INC.’s earnings last quarter?
CERES INC. released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2025. The company reported ¥72.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥72.73.
Is CERES INC. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CERES INC.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CERES INC. pay dividends?
CERES INC. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥80 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on CERES INC. dividends here
What is CERES INC.’s EPS estimate?
CERES INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CERES INC. have?
CERES INC. has 12,116,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to CERES INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CERES INC. reported an EPS of ¥72.73 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.002%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CERES INC.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3696
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
CERES INC.
Ceres Inc. engages in the mobile and financial services in Japan. The company offers smartphone advertising media services with point site name Moppy that provides its users with given points that can be exchanged for cash or electronic money; and content media, which operates sites in various fields, such as smartphone games and real estate for investment, as well as provides the latest information. It also provides cryptocurrency/blockchain related, online factoring, and investment development services. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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