Conservative Balance SheetA virtually debt-free balance sheet provides durable financial flexibility and low solvency risk, enabling Ridge-i to fund R&D, absorb shocks, or pursue strategic opportunities without near-term refinancing pressure. This bolsters long-term resilience and optionality.

Strong Recent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion validates product-market fit and supports scaling economics. Durable revenue growth increases the firm's ability to invest in product development and sales capacity, improving prospects for market share gains and longer-term margin recovery.

Positive Operating ProfitabilityOperating profitability indicates the business model can generate cash earnings at scale, allowing reinvestment and potential returns to shareholders. Sustained mid-single-digit net margins provide a foundation for improving ROE as revenue and efficiency trends normalize.

Bears Say

Weak Cash ConversionVery low FY2025 cash conversion undermines the durability of reported earnings and reduces internal funding for growth. Persistent cash volatility forces reliance on external funding or equity issuance to finance investments, limiting financial flexibility over the medium term.

Margin CompressionA sharp year-over-year margin decline signals cost or pricing pressure that can erode return on invested capital. If structural, sustained compression will hinder reinvestment capacity and make it harder to convert revenue growth into durable profit improvement.

Earnings VolatilityHistorical swings between losses and growth indicate execution or demand cyclicality risks, complicating forecasting and strategic planning. Persistent volatility can deter long-term contracts, raise financing costs, and impede investor confidence in sustainable performance.

5572 FAQ

What was Ridge-i Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Ridge-i Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1851.00 and its highest was ¥3605.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Ridge-i Inc.’s market cap?

Ridge-i Inc.’s market cap is ¥9.31B.

When is Ridge-i Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Ridge-i Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 18, 2026 which is in 29 days.

How were Ridge-i Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Ridge-i Inc. released its earnings results on Dec 11, 2025. The company reported ¥9.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥9.38.

Is Ridge-i Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Ridge-i Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Ridge-i Inc. pay dividends?

Ridge-i Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Ridge-i Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Ridge-i Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Ridge-i Inc. have?

Ridge-i Inc. has 4,315,320 shares outstanding.

What happened to Ridge-i Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Ridge-i Inc. reported an EPS of ¥9.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.678%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ridge-i Inc.?

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Company Description

Ridge-i Inc.

Ridge-i Inc. engages in the consulting and development of artificial intelligence (AI)/deep learning technologies. It offers problem solving consulting services; new business creation services; sells licensed AI products; environmental and social infrastructure monitoring platforms; and AI analysis solutions using satellite data. The company's products are used in manufacturing industry, space/satellite, infrastructure plants, environmental monitoring, security/crime prevention, distribution/logistics, architecture, media, and event venues and store applications. Ridge-i Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.