Balance Sheet StrengthA strong equity position and low leverage provide durable financial flexibility: the firm can fund operations, invest in product/content, or weather revenue volatility without immediate refinancing. This reduces insolvency risk and supports strategic options over months.

Healthy Gross Margin / Cost ManagementSustained gross margins reflect pricing power or efficient cost structure in core offerings. That durability enables reinvestment in content, product development, or marketing while insulating operating profits from modest revenue fluctuations over the medium term.

Improving Operational Efficiency (EBITDA)A materially improved EBITDA margin signals operational leverage and tighter cost control. If sustained, higher operating efficiency accelerates the path to break-even or positive cash flow, making the business more resilient and better able to scale profitably.

Bears Say

Weak Cash GenerationNegative free cash flow and poor cash conversion are structural red flags: they constrain investment, force reliance on financing, and reduce runway. Over months this limits product investment and heightens refinancing or liquidity risk despite low reported debt.

Low Net Profit & EBIT MarginsPersistently low profitability margins limit retained earnings and the firm's ability to self-fund growth. Even with good gross margins, weak EBIT/net margins reduce resilience to shocks, slow deleveraging, and impair long-term ability to reinvest for scale.

Declining Reported Revenue GrowthNegative revenue growth implies contracting scale or softer demand. Over a multi-month horizon, declining top line compresses operating leverage, strains margins and cash flow, and makes it harder to fund initiatives needed to regain growth and reach sustainable profitability.

4387 FAQ

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

ZUU Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥566.00 and its highest was ¥954.00 in the past 12 months.

What is ZUU Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

ZUU Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.24B.

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

ZUU Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 91 days.

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

ZUU Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥9.97 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥9.97.

Is ZUU Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does ZUU Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

ZUU Co., Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.

What is ZUU Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

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

ZUU Co., Ltd. has 4,749,860 shares outstanding.

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

ZUU Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥9.97 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.337%.

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

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4387

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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Company Description

ZUU Co., Ltd.

ZUU Co.,Ltd. operates fintech platforms in Japan and Singapore. The company offers fintech support services; PDCA Cloud, which provides a method to change organizational performance and profit margin as a SaaS service; and loan-type and stock investment type crowdfunding, as well as media services. It also operates ZUU online, a financial media that offers financial and economic contents. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.