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9468 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3481.00
¥37.00(1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3481.00
¥37.00(1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,701.50 - ¥3,967.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume597.90K
Average Volume (3M)553.58K
Market Cap
¥487.61B
Enterprise Value¥481.89K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥116.83B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)407.3
Beta-0.08
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.74
Shares Outstanding148,990,300
10 Day Avg. Volume524,610
30 Day Avg. Volume553,583
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.21
Price to Book (P/B)2.25
Price to Sales (P/S)1.97
P/FCF Ratio809.11
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,000.00Price Target Upside-13.82% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)52.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥299.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified IP MonetizationKadokawa's media-mix model monetizes IP across publishing, video, games, licensing and digital platforms. This cross-format strategy creates multiple durable revenue streams and licensing tails, lowering single-product dependence and supporting steady cash generation over the medium term.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Kadokawa financial flexibility to fund content production, licensing deals or strategic investments without material refinancing risk. A strong balance sheet also cushions cash-flow volatility typical in content businesses and supports long-term strategic options.
Resilient Revenue And Gross MarginTop-line resilience and stable gross margins indicate ongoing demand for Kadokawa's content and pricing power in core publishing and licensing. Even as operating profitability weakened, steady gross margin suggests core product economics remain intact for medium-term recovery if operating costs are reined in.
Bears Say
Marked Margin CompressionA steep decline in operating and net margins signals structural pressure from cost increases or adverse mix. Persistent low margins reduce internal funding for new content and marketing, making it harder to sustain growth and weakening earnings durability over the next several quarters.
Severe Free Cash Flow DropA ~92% fall in FCF materially curtails Kadokawa's capacity to self-finance productions, invest in platforms, or return capital. Even though FCF still covers net income in TTM, the sharp deterioration raises medium-term reinvestment and liquidity risk if revenues or licensing receipts soften.
Very Weak Returns On EquityROE near 1% highlights poor capital efficiency and diminished shareholder value creation. Over a multi-month horizon, low returns constrain the case for reinvestment and make it harder to improve profitability without structural changes to cost base or higher-margin hit content.
Kadokawa Corporation News
9468 FAQ
What was Kadokawa Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadokawa Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2701.50 and its highest was ¥3967.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadokawa Corporation’s market cap?
Kadokawa Corporation’s market cap is ¥487.61B.
When is Kadokawa Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadokawa Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Kadokawa Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kadokawa Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported -¥30.9 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Kadokawa Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kadokawa Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kadokawa Corporation pay dividends?
Kadokawa Corporation pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.83%. See more information on Kadokawa Corporation dividends here
What is Kadokawa Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kadokawa Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kadokawa Corporation have?
Kadokawa Corporation has 148,990,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadokawa Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadokawa Corporation reported an EPS of -¥30.9 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.695%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kadokawa Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9468
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Company Description
Kadokawa Corporation
Kadokawa Corporation is a prominent Japanese media and entertainment conglomerate. Its diverse operations encompass publishing, film production, intellectual property management, and digital content creation. The company further extends its reach into online entertainment, developing and managing network services and content, notably operating its own video-sharing platform. Its extensive portfolio includes animation, video games, various video productions, and merchandising, in addition to licensing intellectual property rights. Founded in 1945, the Tokyo-headquartered firm was previously known as Kadokawa Dwango Corporation.
9468 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥3,000.00
▼(-13.82% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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