Strong Balance SheetA ~65.8% equity ratio and low debt-to-equity indicate conservative leverage and financial flexibility. This durable capital structure reduces refinancing risk and supports investments or downturns, enabling steady operations and strategic initiatives over the next 2–6 months.

Healthy Margins And Margin RecoveryA ~46.8% gross margin and material improvement in EBIT/EBITDA margins point to better cost control and pricing power. Sustained margins support cash generation and reinvestment capacity, improving resilience versus peers in a structurally competitive retail market.

Return To Profitability And Positive Cash FlowReemergence of net income from prior losses combined with positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates operational recovery. Consistent cash generation underpins working capital, funds modest growth or omnichannel investments, and lowers reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Declining RevenueA ~14% decline in reported revenue signals demand weakness or lost volume that management must address. Persistent revenue contraction would limit upside from margin gains and could constrain reinvestment, making profitability less sustainable over several quarters.

Flat Free Cash Flow GrowthWhile free cash flow is positive, flat FCF growth limits capacity to fund expansion, omnichannel upgrades, or larger share-return programs without using capital or increasing leverage. This constrains strategic flexibility over the medium term.

Brick-and-mortar RelianceA business model still centered on physical stores exposes the company to structural retail headwinds (store traffic shifts, rising operating costs). Limited or supplementary e-commerce presence may slow durable revenue recovery versus stronger omnichannel competitors.

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8185 FAQ

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 ¥34.71B.

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 50 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

What is Chiyoda Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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.