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
¥20.68B
Enterprise Value¥18.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.1
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)204.94
Shares Outstanding12,116,500
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
Business Mix & Structural TailwindsCeres’s mix of affiliate digital advertising and fintech/blockchain product development aligns with durable secular trends in digital ad monetization and crypto/fintech adoption. This diversification supports recurring client demand and cross‑sell opportunities, underpinning multi‑quarter revenue resilience.
Improving Profitability And ReturnsA rebound in net margin to about 8% and ROE near 19% indicates meaningful recovery in earnings power versus the 2022 trough. Sustained mid‑single digit margins and higher ROE improve the company’s ability to reinvest, pay dividends, and fund strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Manageable Leverage And Stronger Capital BaseDebt levels appear manageable relative to equity, and equity growth has strengthened the capital base. This balance sheet flexibility supports investment in product development and business expansion while leaving room to absorb cyclical shocks without immediate refinancing strain.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityTop‑line inconsistency—growth in 2023–24 then a 2025 dip—signals demand or mix volatility that can undermine planning and capital allocation. For a business selling ad and fintech services, volatile revenue reduces predictability of unit economics and delays scaling investments with confidence.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionChoppy cash conversion despite a 2025 FCF rebound suggests earnings are not consistently translating to cash. Working‑capital swings or one‑off items can limit sustainable free cash generation, raising execution risk for dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment during weaker quarters.
Higher Leverage Vs Prior CycleLeverage rising versus earlier cycles reduces the margin for error if revenue or margins weaken. With less balance‑sheet cushion, interest or refinancing pressure could constrain strategic flexibility, making the company more sensitive to sustained downturns in advertising or crypto demand.
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 ¥20.68B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 76 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 ¥80 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 12,116,500 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.
Ceres Inc. engages in the mobile and financial services in Japan. The company offers smartphone advertising media services with point site name Moppy that provides its users with given points that can be exchanged for cash or electronic money; and content media, which operates sites in various fields, such as smartphone games and real estate for investment, as well as provides the latest information. It also provides cryptocurrency/blockchain related, online factoring, and investment development services. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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