Revenue GrowthConsistent multi-year revenue growth (7,063m to 8,871m and ~12% growth) indicates durable end-market demand and successful product/market fit in specialty retail. Sustained top-line expansion supports scale economics, reinvestment capacity, and provides a foundation to sustainably improve margins and cash generation over time.

Stronger Balance Sheet / Lower LeverageMaterial reduction in leverage and an increased equity ratio strengthen solvency and reduce interest burden, improving financial flexibility. A stronger balance sheet supports resilience through cycles, allows prioritized capex or acquisitions, and lowers refinancing risk, benefiting the company’s strategic options on a durable horizon.

Stable Gross Margins & Operational EfficiencyStable gross margins (~31-32%) and consistent EBIT/EBITDA margins point to enduring cost control and effective merchandising in its specialty retail model. Reliable operating efficiency supports predictable operating cash flows, which help fund growth initiatives and absorb margin pressure over the medium term without eroding core profitability.

Bears Say

Low Net Profit MarginA net margin near 3% leaves a thin buffer against rising costs or revenue disruption and limits retained earnings. Over time this constrains the company’s ability to self-fund strategic investments, increase dividends, or build reserves, unless management can meaningfully lift operating leverage or reduce non-operating costs.

Declining Free Cash Flow EfficiencyA sharp drop in free cash flow conversion (FCF/Net Income from 1.74 to 0.51) indicates weakened cash conversion and lower cash available for investment or debt reduction. Persistently lower FCF reduces strategic flexibility and increases reliance on external funding to support growth or shareholder returns over the medium term.

Modest Return On EquityROE of roughly 6–7% is relatively modest, suggesting limited shareholder returns relative to equity deployed. Without improvement in margin expansion or capital efficiency, sustained low ROE may impede long-term shareholder value creation and make it harder to justify reinvestment versus returning capital.

2666 FAQ

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

Autowave Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥111.00 and its highest was ¥184.00 in the past 12 months.

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

Autowave Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.56B.

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

Autowave Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 80 days.

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

Autowave Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥8.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥8.91.

Is Autowave Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Autowave Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Autowave Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Autowave Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Autowave Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Autowave Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

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

Autowave Co., Ltd. has 14,451,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Autowave Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Autowave Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥8.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.279%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Autowave Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Autowave Co., Ltd.

AUTOWAVE Co., Ltd. engages in the sales of automobile supplies and related services in Japan. The company offers tires and wheels, vehicle inspection/sheet metal, oil batteries, and other car supplies. It also offers car navigation, rear monitor, back camera, and terrestrial digital tuner. In addition, the company sells and installs speakers, woofers, and power amplifiers. Further, it provides body coat, car film, window glass water repellent coat, wheel coat, headlight coat, and safety products, as well as purchases and sells new and used cars. AUTOWAVE Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Chiba, Japan.