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Smart Drive Co. Ltd. (JP:5137)
:5137
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Smart Drive Co. Ltd. (5137) Price & Analysis

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5137 Stock Chart & Stats

¥423.00
-¥46.00(-2.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥423.00
-¥46.00(-2.49%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Profitability TurnaroundThe company shifted from multi-year losses to sustained profitability by 2024–2025, achieving ~16% net margin in 2025. This structural margin expansion suggests scalable unit economics and operating leverage, strengthening recurring earnings and reinvestment capacity over months.
High Cash ConversionOperating and free cash flow in 2025 closely matched reported earnings (FCF/net income ~0.99), signaling high cash conversion. Durable cash generation improves self-funding for growth, reduces refinancing needs, and enhances ability to delever or invest over the medium term.
Improved Capital StructureEquity rebuild and a lower debt-to-equity (~0.50) materially improved the balance sheet. Reduced leverage expands financial flexibility, lowers interest and refinancing pressure, and provides capacity for strategic spending or absorbing shocks in the 2–6 month horizon.
Bears Say
Revenue DecelerationRevenue growth slowed sharply from ~27% in 2024 to ~7% in 2025, indicating softening demand or market penetration limits. Slower top-line momentum raises the bar to sustain recent margin gains and increases execution risk for durable earnings expansion.
Inconsistent Cash Flow HistoryPrior years showed weak and volatile operating cash flow, notably 2024 where cash lagged profits. That working-capital and timing variability risks intermittent free cash flow shortfalls, which could hinder capex, debt reduction, or dividend initiation over coming quarters.
Historic Leverage & Equity VolatilityThe firm’s past cycle of very high leverage and equity volatility (2020–2022) demonstrates balance-sheet cyclicality. Even with current repair, this history implies a nontrivial risk that adverse conditions could reverse gains and restrict strategic flexibility in the near-to-medium term.

5137 FAQ

What was Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Smart Drive Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥259.00 and its highest was ¥570.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
    Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥11.19B.
      When is Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 13 days.
        How were Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Smart Drive Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.86.
          Is Smart Drive Co. Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Smart Drive Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
            Smart Drive Co. Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
            Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Smart Drive Co. Ltd. have?
            Smart Drive Co. Ltd. has 37,940,940 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Smart Drive Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥1.86 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.018%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Smart Drive Co. Ltd.?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5137
                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

                  Smart Drive Co. Ltd.

                  SmartDrive inc. engages in the development of data platforms and services that support the evolution of mobility services in Japan. It provides SmartDrive Fleet, a cloud-based vehicle management system that solves various problems in the areas of safe driving management, legal compliance, and alcohol check records for companies that use vehicles for business purposes. The company also offers SmartDrive Mobility Data Platform that utilizes various kinds of data from sensor device for use in various mobility services. In addition, it develops and provides hardware, applications, and telematics services, as well as data collection and analysis services. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan.

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