CERES INC. (JP:3696)
:3696
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3696 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,393.00 - ¥2,850.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)308.36K
Market Cap
¥20.70B
Enterprise Value¥18.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.8
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)204.94
Shares Outstanding12,187,300
10 Day Avg. Volume204,940
30 Day Avg. Volume308,363
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio12.67
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)144.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability And ROEROE rising to roughly 19% alongside a rebound to ~8% net margin indicates materially stronger earnings power versus the 2022 trough. Sustained improvement supports reinvestment, dividend capacity and increases the firm's ability to withstand cyclical pressure over the next several months.
Manageable Leverage And Growing Equity BaseDebt-to-equity near 0.7–0.9 and an expanding equity base provide financial flexibility for investment or restructuring without immediate refinancing stress. This balance supports strategic initiatives and reduces short-term solvency risk if operating results fluctuate.
Diversified Digital And Fintech Revenue StreamsRevenue coming from affiliate/digital advertising plus fintech and blockchain services creates multiple structural growth levers. This diversification lessens dependence on any single ad cycle and positions the firm to capture long-term digital ecosystem and fintech adoption trends.
Bears Say
Top-line Volatility And Recent Revenue DeclineIntermittent top-line swings and the modest 2025 revenue dip suggest uneven demand or portfolio mix issues. Persistent volatility weakens forecasting reliability, complicates capacity planning and raises execution risk for multi-quarter strategic investments.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionChoppy operating cash conversion despite a 2025 free-cash-flow rebound indicates earnings are not yet reliably converting to cash. This instability can constrain funding for capex, M&A or dividends and increases sensitivity to working-capital swings over the medium term.
Margins Below Prior-cycle Highs With Higher LeverageLower margin headroom versus prior-cycle peaks combined with increased leverage reduces the firm’s buffer to absorb earnings downgrades. With less margin cushion, profit shocks could more quickly erode equity and limit strategic optionality in adverse scenarios.
CERES INC. News
3696 FAQ
What was CERES INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
CERES INC. lowest stock price was ¥1393.00 and its highest was ¥2850.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CERES INC.’s market cap?
CERES INC.’s market cap is ¥20.70B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were CERES INC.’s earnings last quarter?
CERES INC. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥86.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥86.07.
Is CERES INC. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CERES INC.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CERES INC. pay dividends?
CERES INC. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on CERES INC. dividends here
What is CERES INC.’s EPS estimate?
CERES INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CERES INC. have?
CERES INC. has 12,187,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to CERES INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CERES INC. reported an EPS of ¥86.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 20.067%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CERES INC.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3696
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Company Description
CERES INC.
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 2005, Ceres Inc. specializes in mobile and financial services. The company's offerings include Moppy, a prominent smartphone advertising platform where users accrue points redeemable for cash or digital currency. Beyond this, Ceres manages diverse content media websites, covering areas like smartphone gaming and investment real estate, and delivers up-to-date information. Its service portfolio further extends to include cryptocurrency/blockchain initiatives, online factoring solutions, and investment development projects.
Technical Analysis
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