Shochiku Co., Ltd. (JP:9601)
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9601 Stock Chart & Stats
¥11870.00
-¥50.00(-0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥11870.00
-¥50.00(-0.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥9,980.00 - ¥15,410.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume51.70K
Average Volume (3M)44.79K
Market Cap
¥142.28B
Enterprise Value¥191.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥14.55B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥66.73B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.0
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Jul 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)19.82
Shares Outstanding13,937,857
10 Day Avg. Volume27,640
30 Day Avg. Volume44,790
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.41
Price to Sales (P/S)1.55
P/FCF Ratio13.43
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)276.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥97.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profit ReboundA broad 2026 rebound — mid-teens revenue growth and restored operating profit with a ~5% net margin — signals demand recovery and better utilization of fixed costs. This provides a more durable earnings base and improves the company's ability to fund content and theater operations over the next several quarters.
Improving Balance Sheet LeverageSteady reduction in leverage over multiple years strengthens financial flexibility. Lower debt-to-equity reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, supports capital allocation for productions or venue upkeep, and increases resilience to cyclical swings in box office or ticket demand.
Stronger Cash Generation & FCF ConversionHigh free-cash-flow conversion in 2026 indicates the company can convert earnings into spendable cash, enabling reinvestment in content, debt paydown, or shareholder returns. Sustained FCF capacity would materially improve strategic optionality versus prior years of negative cash flow.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash Flow VolatilityHistoric swings — losses in multiple prior years and uneven free cash flow — reflect a business whose results vary materially with slate performance and timing. This volatility complicates long-term planning, increases execution risk for multi-year investments, and raises the chance of future earnings shocks.
Content-Dependent Revenue ModelRevenue and profit rely heavily on hit-driven film releases and theater schedules. That structural dependency creates lumpy, hard-to-predict revenue streams and makes steady margin expansion challenging, as a single underperforming title or a thin release cadence can materially dent results.
Modest Profitability And ReturnsMid-single-digit ROE and a modest ~5% net margin even after recovery point to limited capital efficiency. Persistent low returns constrain the firm's ability to internally fund growth at attractive rates and may limit the accrual of shareholder value unless structural margin improvement is achieved.
Shochiku Co., Ltd. News
9601 FAQ
What was Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥9980.00 and its highest was ¥15410.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥142.28B.
When is Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 15, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported ¥19.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥19.82.
Is Shochiku Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Shochiku Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.26%. See more information on Shochiku Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shochiku Co., Ltd. have?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has 13,937,857 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥19.82 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.683%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shochiku Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9601
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Company Description
Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Shochiku Co., Ltd. engages in audio and video, theatre, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The company's audio and video division is involved production, publicity, and distribution of live-action, animation, and motion pictures; audio and video rights to domestic and international parties; develops audio and video content; manages theatres and cinema complexes; arrangement of programming at theatres; production and editing of content for satellite and cable channels; basic satellite broadcasting and general broadcasting; and production, purchase, and sales of video content. The company's Theater division plans, produces, and promotes kabuki presentations and general theatre productions on tour and overseas performances; and operates Shochiku theatres. It is also involved in theatrical rights; kabuki related events; the development of theatre-related businesses; and actor and talent promotion business. The company's Real Estate division develops, manages, and leases properties. The Other Business division engages in the editing, production, and sale of motion picture pamphlets; planning, production, and sale of character merchandise; management of mobile and computer shopping websites; distribution of official content for mobile devices; operation of restaurants, parking lots, and other businesses; provision of property management and cleaning services; and development and licensing of music copyrights. The company was formerly known as Shochiku Kinema Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shochiku Co., Ltd. in 1937. Shochiku Co., Ltd. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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