Kadokawa Corporation (JP:9468)
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9468 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3141.00
-¥14.00(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3141.00
-¥14.00(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,701.50 - ¥4,117.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume708.60K
Average Volume (3M)553.58K
Market Cap
¥446.24B
Enterprise Value¥363.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥116.83B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)377.8
Beta<0.01
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.98%
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-5.20
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-4.49% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)61.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥297.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and modest total debt give durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, supports multi-year content investments or licensing deals, and provides a buffer when title-dependent revenues and timing cause cash swings.
Diversified IP MonetizationA media‑mix business model generates multiple, complementary revenue streams from the same IP, lowering single-title risk. Cross-promotion and licensing create recurring royalties and merchandise income that sustain cashflow beyond one-off publishing or release cycles.
Revenue ResilienceModest positive top-line growth indicates steady end-market demand for content and services. Stable revenues provide a base for monetizing IP across formats and support long-term contract, platform and distribution relationships even while margins are stressed.
Bears Say
Compressed MarginsSustained low operating and net margins materially reduce earnings power from core operations. That narrows funds available for content production, marketing, and platform investment, making the business more sensitive to cost inflation and hit-driven revenue volatility.
Sharp Free Cash Flow DeclineA 92% fall in free cash flow is a structural concern: it limits self-funded investment in IP, weakens cushion for lumpy production cycles, and constrains shareholder returns. Even if FCF covers net income now, the drop strains reinvestment and strategic flexibility.
Declining Returns On EquityA falling ROE signals the company is generating poor returns from invested capital, undermining long-term shareholder value. Persistent low ROE suggests difficulty in scaling profitable IP monetization and raises questions about capital allocation and earnings quality.
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 ¥4117.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadokawa Corporation’s market cap?
Kadokawa Corporation’s market cap is ¥446.24B.
When is Kadokawa Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadokawa Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Kadokawa Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kadokawa Corporation released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -¥6.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥6.36.
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 0.98%. 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 -¥6.36 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
▼(-4.49% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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