Free Cash Flow TurnaroundA turnaround from negative to positive free cash flow (noted as 'Infinity' growth) and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 1.20 indicate durable cash generation. This strengthens funding for capex, working capital, debt reduction and self-funded growth without heavy external financing.

Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetA debt-to-equity of 0.19 and a high equity ratio provide financial flexibility and lower interest expense risk, enabling strategic investments and resilience through cycles. Positive ROE shows returns on equity, supporting capacity to pursue growth while maintaining conservative leverage.

Sustained Revenue Growth And Margin RecoveryConsistent revenue growth (16.94%) alongside improving gross margin reflects sustained end-market demand and better cost management. For a consumer cleaning-products business, this durability supports repeat purchase economics and scale-driven margin expansion over the medium term.

Bears Say

Low Net Profit MarginA net margin of only 1.77% limits retained earnings and cash available for reinvestment or cushioning cost shocks. Even with operational recovery, slim post-tax profitability makes long-term earnings fragile versus input cost inflation or pricing pressure, constraining durable profitability.

Modest Returns On Capital / Asset UtilizationROE near 3% signals modest efficiency in converting equity into profits. Combined with a 'moderate' equity ratio, this suggests room to improve asset turnover or margin expansion; otherwise growth may not translate into strong shareholder returns over the medium term.

Limited ScaleA workforce of 93 implies relatively small operational scale for multi-channel manufacturing and distribution. Limited scale can raise per-unit costs, constrain bargaining power with large retailers, and slow geographic or product-line expansion, pressuring long-term margin and market-share gains.

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What was Bleach, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Bleach, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥246.00 and its highest was ¥458.00 in the past 12 months.

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Bleach, Inc.’s market cap is ¥6.55B.

When is Bleach, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Bleach, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 84 days.

How were Bleach, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Bleach, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥2.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥2.3.

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Bleach, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

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Bleach, Inc. has 25,701,800 shares outstanding.

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Bleach, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥2.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.01%.

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Company Description

Bleach, Inc.

Bleach, Inc. engages in the revenue sharing-type internet marketing business in Japan. It also provides marketing support services, including building marketing strategies, advertising production, and advertising operations. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.