Balance Sheet StrengthLow leverage (debt/equity ~0.34), a ~59% equity ratio and ROE of 12.7% indicate durable financial flexibility. This supports investment in stores and inventory, sustains dividend capacity, and helps absorb macro shocks without reliance on aggressive external financing.

Cash GenerationFree cash flow growth of 7.7% and operating cash that outpaces net income demonstrate repeatable cash generation. Reliable FCF supports capex, inventory replenishment, and shareholder returns while lowering refinancing risk across multiple quarters.

High Profit MarginsConsistently high gross margin (~68%) and an improving net margin show durable pricing power and cost control in the luxury jewelry niche. Robust operating margins imply the business can maintain profitability and absorb modest top-line fluctuations over time.

Bears Say

Modest Revenue GrowthA 4% year-over-year revenue gain is modest for a consumer-facing retailer and may constrain long-term scale benefits. In a mature luxury segment, slow top-line growth forces reliance on margin gains or capital returns to lift ROE, limiting organic growth potential.

Negative EPS GrowthReported EPS growth is negative (Fundamentals.EpsGrowth -0.8626), indicating earnings volatility or non-operating impacts despite margin improvements. Such EPS volatility reduces visibility into sustained earnings power and complicates multi-quarter profitability forecasting.

Revenue Concentration RiskSales rely mainly on retail jewelry transactions with no significant alternative revenue streams noted. This concentration increases sensitivity to store footfall, discretionary spending cycles, and competitive retail pressures, raising structural revenue volatility risk.

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9904 FAQ

What was Verite Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Verite Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥321.00 and its highest was ¥423.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Verite Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Verite Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥11.04B.

When is Verite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Verite Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 65 days.

How were Verite Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Verite Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥7.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥7.1.

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Does Verite Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Verite Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10.49 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.21%. See more information on Verite Co., Ltd. dividends here

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Verite Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Verite Co., Ltd. have?

Verite Co., Ltd. has 27,230,824 shares outstanding.

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Verite Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥7.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.741%.

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Company Description

Verite Co., Ltd.

Verite Co., Ltd. operates a chain of jewelry stores under the Vérité, Maharaja Diamond, Velicia, and Mimikazari brands in Japan. The company's stores offer jewelry, jewels, precious metals, watches, and fashion goods. The company was formerly known as Jewel Verite Ohkubo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Verite Co., Ltd. in August 2005. Verite Co., Ltd. was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. Verite Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Jewel Source Japan Holdings Co. Ltd.