Strong Balance SheetA ~65.8% equity ratio and low leverage provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure lets Chiyoda absorb retail cyclicality, supports funding store remodels or digital investment, preserves dividend capacity and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term.

High Gross Margin And Improving ProfitabilityA near-47% gross margin and rising EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate structural cost control and favorable product economics. Sustained margins give room to absorb top-line pressure while funding marketing, omnichannel initiatives and preserving operating cash flow over multiple quarters.

Positive Free Cash Flow RecoveryReturning to positive free cash flow and a favorable operating-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio strengthens internal financing ability. Durable cash generation supports reinvestment in stores and digital, reduces dependence on external debt, and underpins shareholder distributions and strategic optionality.

Bears Say

Declining RevenueA roughly 14% revenue decline is a durable concern: shrinking top-line reduces scale, increases per-unit fixed costs and limits margin leverage. If sales contraction persists, profitability gains and cash generation could be harder to sustain without new revenue initiatives.

Flat Free Cash Flow GrowthWhile FCF turned positive, flat FCF growth constrains the firm's ability to fund store upgrades, digital investment or M&A from internal resources. This limits long-term growth execution and makes the company more sensitive to margin or sales shocks.

Brick-and-mortar Reliance Amid Retail ShiftA business model still centered on physical stores faces structural headwinds as apparel retail shifts online. Sustained competitive position requires ongoing omnichannel investment; failure to accelerate digital adoption risks persistent market share erosion over 2-6 months and beyond.

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

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥915.00 and its highest was ¥1304.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Chiyoda Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Chiyoda Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥34.68B.

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

Chiyoda Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 10, 2026 which is in 53 days.

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

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 09, 2026. The company reported ¥20.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥20.6.

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Does Chiyoda Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.07%. See more information on Chiyoda Co., Ltd. dividends here

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

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

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has 34,359,398 shares outstanding.

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

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥20.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.811%.

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Company Description

Chiyoda Co., Ltd.

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. engages in the retail of shoes, etc. It also develops, manufactures, and sells shoes; and sells casual clothing products for men, women, and kids. As of February 28, 2022, the company operated 954 stores under the SHOE PLAZA, TSRC, CHIYODA HAKI-GOKOCHI, Chiyoda, cloverleaf, SPC, SHOE PLAZA park, SHOES Paletta, VifVif by cloverleaf, COURIPIE, and NATURA store names. Chiyoda Co., Ltd. was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.