Balance Sheet StrengthA very low debt-to-equity ratio and high equity backing reduce financial risk and preserve strategic optionality. This balance sheet strength supports capital allocation for acquisitions, R&D, or cyclic downturns without forcing distress sales or excessive refinancing.

High Gross MarginsSustained 74.6% gross margin indicates structural cost advantages or pricing power in core activities. Such high underlying margins provide a durable buffer to cover fixed costs, fund investments, and enable margin expansion if operating efficiencies or scale improvements are realized.

Improving Cash GenerationA shift to positive free cash flow and strong OCF-to-net-income ratio denote improving cash conversion. Durable cash generation enhances ability to fund capex, service obligations, and pursue strategic investments without heavy reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Low Net ProfitabilityA 1.2% net margin suggests most revenue is absorbed by operating and non-operating costs, limiting retained earnings and reinvestment capacity. Persistently low net profitability constrains long-term returns to shareholders and resilience against adverse market shifts.

Weak Operating MarginsModest EBIT and EBITDA margins point to structural operating inefficiencies or high overhead relative to revenue. Even with strong gross margins, weak operating margins limit free cash flow expansion and leave less room to absorb cost inflation or invest for growth.

Holding-Company ComplexityA broad, multi-sector holding structure can dilute management focus and create integration complexity across subsidiaries. Over time this can hinder consistent operational improvement, obscure capital allocation priorities, and produce uneven returns across business lines.

9980 FAQ

What was MRK Holdings, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

MRK Holdings, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥69.00 and its highest was ¥127.00 in the past 12 months.

What is MRK Holdings, Inc.’s market cap?

MRK Holdings, Inc.’s market cap is ¥9.52B.

When is MRK Holdings, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

MRK Holdings, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 93 days.

How were MRK Holdings, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

MRK Holdings, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥5.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥5.77.

Is MRK Holdings, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts MRK Holdings, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does MRK Holdings, Inc. pay dividends?

MRK Holdings, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.05%. See more information on MRK Holdings, Inc. dividends here

What is MRK Holdings, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

MRK Holdings, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does MRK Holdings, Inc. have?

MRK Holdings, Inc. has 101,295,074 shares outstanding.

What happened to MRK Holdings, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

MRK Holdings, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥5.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.053%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MRK Holdings, Inc.?

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Company Description

MRK Holdings, Inc.

MRK Holdings Inc. engages in the maternity and baby related business in Japan. The company offers maternity wear, nursing clothes, maternity innerwear, baby wear, and baby gifts. It is also involved in the body makeup, beauty, and wedding and banquet related businesses. The company was formerly known as Maruko Co., Ltd. and changed its name to MRK Holdings Inc. in October 2018. MRK Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. MRK Holdings Inc. operates as a subsidiary of RIZAP GROUP, Inc.