Improving Cash GenerationMaterial and persistent improvement in operating and free cash flow over 2024–2025 strengthens funding for R&D, registrations and capital expenditure. Higher cash conversion supports dividends, deleveraging and strategic investment, improving resilience across crop cycles and regulatory timelines.

Deleveraging And Stronger Equity BaseSubstantially lower net debt and a firmer equity base reduce financial risk and increase capital flexibility. This improved balance-sheet capacity enables sustained investment in registrations, geographic expansion or bolt-on M&A while mitigating funding stress during poor seasonal years.

Steady Revenue Growth With Solid MarginsConsistent top-line growth alongside healthy gross and operating margins indicates durable product demand and pricing power in core crop-protection segments. Sustainable margins support reinvestment into product development and distribution, underpinning long-term competitiveness.

Bears Say

Margin Variability And Weak Operating LeverageFluctuating margins and limited operating-profit expansion despite higher revenue point to cost or pricing pressures and constrained fixed-cost scalability. This raises uncertainty around sustainable profitability and the firm's ability to convert revenue gains into durable margin expansion.

Earlier Cash-flow Volatility And Limited 2025 Coverage RatiosHistoric OCF weakness (notably 2022–2023) and missing coverage metrics for 2025 make it harder to confirm the durability of the recent cash-flow step-up. If the improvement is cyclical, funding for capex, registrations or payouts could prove less reliable over future seasons.

Exposure To Regulatory, Weather And Crop-cycle RisksBusiness results depend on agricultural cycles, pest/disease incidence and regulatory approvals for active ingredients. These structural external factors can create persistent revenue volatility, delay product launches, or force reformulations, complicating long-term planning and returns.

4979 FAQ

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1655.00 and its highest was ¥3045.00 in the past 12 months.

What is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥31.52B.

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 55 days.

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥38.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥38.25.

Is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.82%. See more information on OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. have?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. has 11,072,000 shares outstanding.

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥38.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.392%.

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

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Company Description

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. researches, develops, manufactures, and sells agrochemicals and fertilizers in Japan. The company offers plant protection products and biostimulants. It is also involved in the drug discovery, biological evaluation, formulation development, and pesticide registration activities. The company was formerly known as Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. and changed its name to OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. in 2014. OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.