Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a sizable equity base reduce refinancing and solvency risk, giving Cookpad durable financial flexibility. Over the next several months this supports continued product investment, capacity to absorb shocks, and optionality for partnerships or targeted M&A without stressing liquidity.

Very High Gross MarginsExtremely high gross margins reflect a scalable digital platform with low incremental costs, enabling operating leverage as revenue stabilizes. This structural advantage supports sustainable profitability, funds R&D and marketing, and provides a long-term cushion against cost pressure or promotional activity.

Recurring, Diversified Revenue StreamsA business mix of subscription fees and B2B monetization of audience/data creates predictable recurring revenue and diversified monetization. This structural model improves revenue visibility, increases lifetime value potential, and supports cross-sell opportunities that can stabilize cash flow over months.

Bears Say

Persistent Revenue DeclineMulti-year revenue contraction reduces scale and weakens network effects critical to a recipe-sharing platform. Continued top-line erosion limits operating leverage, makes it harder to justify marketing or product spend, and raises the bar for achieving sustainable margin growth absent a reversal in user engagement or monetization.

Volatile Cash GenerationLarge year-to-year swings in operating cash flow undermine predictability and planning. Even with positive free cash flow in recent years, inconsistent cash conversion increases execution risk, constrains reinvestment pacing for product and marketing, and limits the company's ability to rely on internal funding for strategic initiatives.

Uneven Historical Returns On CapitalA history of negative returns followed by only modest recovery indicates inconsistent capital efficiency. This uneven profitability suggests the business has struggled to convert its capital base into reliable shareholder returns, limiting retained-earnings growth and reducing firepower for sustained strategic investments.

2193 FAQ

What was COOKPAD Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

COOKPAD Inc. lowest stock price was ¥129.00 and its highest was ¥233.00 in the past 12 months.

What is COOKPAD Inc.’s market cap?

COOKPAD Inc.’s market cap is ¥12.62B.

When is COOKPAD Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

COOKPAD Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 69 days.

How were COOKPAD Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

COOKPAD Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥2.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥2.72.

Is COOKPAD Inc. overvalued?

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

Does COOKPAD Inc. pay dividends?

COOKPAD Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥8 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on COOKPAD Inc. dividends here

What is COOKPAD Inc.’s EPS estimate?

COOKPAD Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does COOKPAD Inc. have?

COOKPAD Inc. has 107,429,400 shares outstanding.

What happened to COOKPAD Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

COOKPAD Inc. reported an EPS of ¥2.72 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.703%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of COOKPAD Inc.?

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Company Description

COOKPAD Inc.

Cookpad Inc. operates a community platform to share recipe ideas and cooking tips worldwide. It also engages in Cookpad mart and TV businesses. The company was formerly known as Coin Ltd. and changed its name to Cookpad Inc. in June 1999. Cookpad Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.