Revenue Growth & MarginsSustained revenue expansion (13% year-over-year) with a healthy gross margin (24.66%) signals durable product adoption and efficient cost of goods. Stable EBIT/EBITDA margins support reinvestment in R&D and product rollout, strengthening long-term market position in agritech.

Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low leverage and a solid equity base reduce financial risk and increase ability to fund capex, partnerships, or acquisitions without heavy refinancing. This balance sheet flexibility supports multi-year investment in hardware, software, and service expansion.

Strong Cash GenerationFree cash flow materially exceeds net income, indicating high cash conversion and internal funding capacity for recurring service contracts and maintenance. Robust FCF underpins sustainable operations, funds R&D, and reduces reliance on external capital over the medium term.

Bears Say

Thin Net Profit MarginA net margin near 1.6% leaves little buffer for cost shocks or investment needs, constraining free earnings available for growth or shareholder returns. Persistent margin pressure could undermine scalability and make long-term profitability sensitive to input costs or pricing dynamics.

Modest Return On EquityROE around 8% suggests the company generates only moderate returns on shareholders' capital. Unless margins or asset efficiency improve, this level may limit long-term shareholder value creation and could necessitate strategic changes to boost capital productivity.

Limited Investor CommunicationsAbsence of earnings call details and guidance reduces transparency about strategy execution and operational trends. Over the medium term, limited disclosure can impede investor oversight, slow market feedback, and obscure progress on product commercialization or structural risks.

9428 FAQ

What was Crops Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Crops Corp. lowest stock price was ¥904.00 and its highest was ¥1764.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Crops Corp.’s market cap?

Crops Corp.’s market cap is ¥13.78B.

When is Crops Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Crops Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 91 days.

How were Crops Corp.’s earnings last quarter?

Crops Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥69.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥69.95.

Is Crops Corp. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Crops Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Crops Corp. pay dividends?

Crops Corp. pays a Annually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.47%. See more information on Crops Corp. dividends here

What is Crops Corp.’s EPS estimate?

Crops Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Crops Corp. have?

Crops Corp. has 9,597,400 shares outstanding.

What happened to Crops Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Crops Corp. reported an EPS of ¥69.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.39%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crops Corp.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9428

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Company Description

Crops Corp.

Crops Corporation engages in the sale and service of mobile phones through stores in Japan. As of September 1, 2020, it operated 46 stores. The company is also involved in the temporary staffing, building maintenance, security management, restaurant leasing, wholesale of stationery packaging material, and planning and wholesale of imported stationery. Crops Corporation was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.