CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. (JP:4763)
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CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,554.00
▲(2.57% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/10/26
The score is driven by solid financial results but tempered by declining operating/free cash flow and a sharp increase in debt, which raise execution and cash-conversion risk. Technicals are mixed with only modest positive momentum, while valuation is a key positive with a low P/E and a supportive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Business model / network
CREEK & RIVER’s core model of supplying creative talent and delivering production services generates recurring placement and project fees. Its intermediary role and curated talent network support durable client relationships, scalable project deployment, and steady demand across media cycles.
Negative Factors
Weakening cash conversion
Operating and free cash flow have declined even as reported earnings rose, creating an earnings-to-cash disconnect. Persistent weaker cash conversion raises execution risk, constrains self-funded investment and working-capital flexibility, and increases reliance on external financing if the trend continues.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Business model / network
CREEK & RIVER’s core model of supplying creative talent and delivering production services generates recurring placement and project fees. Its intermediary role and curated talent network support durable client relationships, scalable project deployment, and steady demand across media cycles.
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CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. (4763) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥31.79B
Dividend Yield2.71%
Average Volume (3M)47.90K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth4.27%
EPS Growth27.62%
CountryJP
Employees2,326
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConsulting Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)46.15
Shares Outstanding23,009,000
10 Day Avg. Volume79,680
30 Day Avg. Volume47,900
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.81
Price to Sales (P/S)2.19
P/FCF Ratio0.00
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)174
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥65.03B
CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. provides rights management, production, and agency services in Japan and internationally. The company offers professional agent, production, outsourcing, and consulting services; management and distribution services for cop...
How the Company Makes Money
The company makes money mainly by providing (1) talent-related services and (2) production/service delivery for creative and media work. A key revenue stream is fees earned from matching and supplying professionals (e.g., creators and specialized ...
CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 52.53B | 61.39B | 50.28B | 49.80B | 44.12B | 41.80B |
| Gross Profit | 19.26B | 22.33B | 18.57B | 18.62B | 17.02B | 15.41B |
| EBITDA | 3.94B | 5.71B | 4.07B | 4.62B | 4.55B | 3.74B |
| Net Income | 2.99B | 4.08B | 2.25B | 2.66B | 2.90B | 2.22B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 47.86B | 46.81B | 27.08B | 25.42B | 22.75B | 19.96B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 26.91B | 17.70B | 12.81B | 11.47B | 9.26B | 9.20B |
| Total Debt | 18.06B | 11.55B | 4.18B | 2.57B | 2.06B | 1.65B |
| Total Liabilities | 30.43B | 27.41B | 11.07B | 9.67B | 8.51B | 7.72B |
| Stockholders Equity | 17.20B | 19.12B | 15.88B | 15.55B | 14.05B | 12.06B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.63B | 2.14B | 2.75B | 1.82B | 2.02B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.09B | 2.96B | 3.25B | 2.26B | 2.52B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 27.92M | -1.83B | -3.51B | -950.73M | -1.19B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.66B | -308.52M | -599.78M | -605.02M | -705.73M |
CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1515.00
Price Trends
1433.58
Negative
1432.11
Negative
1440.53
Negative
Market Momentum
4.19
Negative
49.46
Neutral
79.93
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4763, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1515 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1418.20, above the 50-day MA of 1433.58, and above the 200-day MA of 1440.53, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 4.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.46 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 79.93 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:4763.
CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥12.91B | 14.72 | ― | 2.91% | 7.68% | 39.87% | |
75 Outperform | ¥4.36B | 31.21 | ― | 3.70% | 7.31% | 109.18% | |
71 Outperform | ¥4.97B | 3.41 | ― | ― | 0.36% | ― | |
68 Neutral | ¥31.79B | 8.57 | ― | 2.71% | 4.27% | 27.62% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | ¥62.29B | 34.13 | ― | 2.96% | 10.63% | 7.42% | |
54 Neutral | ¥5.77B | 19.88 | ― | ― | -1.71% | -303.36% |
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CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
CREEK & RIVER Unveils FY2026 Results and FY2027 Growth Strategy
Apr 9, 2026
CREEK RIVER Co., Ltd. has released briefing materials for its 36th fiscal year ended February 2026, outlining financial results and performance across its business categories. The materials also present the company’s growth strategy and per...
Creek & River Revamps Board With New Internal and Outside Directors
Apr 9, 2026
Creek River Co., Ltd. announced executive personnel changes following a board resolution on April 9, 2026, with three current directors, including two outside directors, scheduled to retire at the conclusion of the annual general meeting of share...
CREEK & RIVER Posts Strong FY2026 Earnings, Signals Slower Profit Growth Ahead
Apr 9, 2026
CREEK RIVER Co., Ltd. reported robust growth for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales rising 22.1% to ¥61.39 billion and operating profit climbing 36.0% to ¥4.91 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent ne...
CREEK & RIVER Lifts Profit Outlook and Dividend on Strong Performance and Subsidy Boost
Mar 26, 2026
CREEK RIVER revised its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥61.3 billion, above its earlier target, driven by solid performance in core creative and medical businesses and st...
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