CERES INC. (JP:3696)
:3696
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
¥16.83B
Enterprise Value¥13.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.11
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved ProfitabilityProfitability has meaningfully recovered from the 2022 trough, with net margin around 8% and ROE near 19% in 2025. That sustained earnings power improves internal funding capacity, supports dividend durability and gives management more flexibility to invest in growth initiatives over the medium term.
Stronger Free Cash Flow In 2025A surge in free cash flow in 2025 that covered most of net income signals improved cash generation ability versus prior years. Better FCF supports capital allocation choices—capex, dividends or debt paydown—and reduces reliance on external financing across the next several quarters.
Manageable Leverage & Equity GrowthDebt-to-equity near 0.7–0.9 and a growing equity base imply a manageable capital structure and stronger capital cushion. Combined with improved returns, this provides financial flexibility for strategic investments and cushions the firm against cyclical earnings dips over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityTop-line volatility and a modest revenue decline in 2025 signal uneven demand or portfolio mix issues, undermining predictability for margins and investment planning. Persistent revenue swings reduce visibility into sustainable cash flows and complicate multi-quarter resource allocation decisions.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionInconsistent operating cash conversion, including very weak conversion in 2024, raises questions about earnings quality and working-capital management. If earnings aren't consistently converted to cash, the company may face funding stress for dividends, capex or debt service during weaker cycles.
Rising Leverage TrendAlthough leverage is currently manageable, the trend of higher leverage versus 2020–2021 reduces balance-sheet resilience. If profitability weakens, a thinner cushion increases refinancing and interest-rate risk, constraining strategic flexibility and elevating downside 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 ¥16.83B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 37 days.
How were CERES INC.’s earnings last quarter?
CERES INC. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥9.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥9.11.
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 ¥9.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.465%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CERES INC.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3696
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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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