Balance Sheet StrengthVery low debt and a sizeable equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces default risk, gives management runway to restructure or invest despite negative cash flow, and supports strategic options (M&A, R&D, or working capital) over the next several quarters.

Lean HeadcountA very small employee base implies a capital-light operational structure with lower fixed payroll obligations. That makes it easier to cut burn, reallocate resources, and scale operations selectively, improving the odds of stabilising margins and preserving runway.

Prior Revenue GrowthEvidence of prior multi-year revenue growth shows the company has delivered commercial traction historically. That suggests product-market fit or successful initiatives that could be reactivated, implying potential to recover topline if execution or market conditions improve.

Bears Say

Persistent Negative Cash FlowConsistent negative operating and free cash flow is a structural weakness: it depletes liquidity, forces reliance on external funding or balance-sheet actions, and limits the company’s ability to invest in growth or absorb shocks. This raises execution and refinancing risk over months.

Sharp Revenue ContractionA near-50% revenue decline materially weakens scale economics and revenue predictability. Such a large contraction can permanently erode customer relationships, reduce bargaining power, and create margin pressure that takes multiple quarters to reverse, if at all.

Earnings VolatilityLarge swings from strong profit to sizable loss indicate unstable profitability and weak operating leverage. This variability complicates planning, undermines investor confidence, and suggests the business lacks resilient cost structure or dependable demand drivers.

5721 FAQ

What was S.Science Company, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

S.Science Company, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥15.39 and its highest was ¥270.58 in the past 12 months.

What is S.Science Company, Ltd.’s market cap?

S.Science Company, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥83.37B.

When is S.Science Company, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

S.Science Company, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 86 days.

How were S.Science Company, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

S.Science Company, Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥10.277 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥10.277.

Is S.Science Company, Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does S.Science Company, Ltd. pay dividends?

S.Science Company, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on S.Science Company, Ltd. dividends here

What is S.Science Company, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

S.Science Company, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does S.Science Company, Ltd. have?

S.Science Company, Ltd. has 613,004,200 shares outstanding.

What happened to S.Science Company, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

S.Science Company, Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥10.277 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.072%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of S.Science Company, Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5721

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Company Description

S.Science Company, Ltd.

S Science Company, Ltd. produces and sells nickel products primarily in Japan. The company offers s and p pellets/anodes, s and r round anodes, nickel plating chips, nickel balls and anodes, nickel sulfate, and nickel chloride. It also engages in the management of schools; brokering and mediation of real estate properties; and environment related business. The company was formerly known as Shimura Sangyo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to S Science Company, Ltd. in 2003. S Science Company, Ltd. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.