OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. (JP:4979)

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OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.

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OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. (4979) Price & Analysis

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4979 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2254.00

-¥27.00(-1.37%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥2254.00

-¥27.00(-1.37%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,655.00 - ¥3,350.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume13.90K

Average Volume (3M)32.11K

Market Cap

¥31.62B

Enterprise Value¥33.09B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.62B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥11.32B

Price to Earnings (P/E)9.4

Beta0.67

Next Earnings

May 08, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.82%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)38.25

Shares Outstanding11,072,000

10 Day Avg. Volume42,160

30 Day Avg. Volume32,113

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.66

Price to Book (P/B)1.16

Price to Sales (P/S)0.68

P/FCF Ratio4.83

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)316

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.50B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow have strengthened materially over two consecutive years, with OCF and FCF roughly doubling from recent troughs. Sustained cash generation enhances the company’s ability to fund R&D, pay dividends, reduce debt, and invest in international registrations without relying on external financing.

Stronger Balance SheetDebt has trended materially lower while equity has expanded, reducing leverage and strengthening the capital base. A healthier balance sheet increases financial flexibility for multi-year investment cycles in agrochemicals, supports regulatory registration costs abroad, and lowers refinancing risk across commodity cycles.

Consistent Revenue Growth & Solid MarginsRevenue growth from 2020 through 2025 combined with healthy historical gross and net margins indicates durable product demand and some pricing or mix strength in crop protection. This revenue/margin profile underpins recurring cash flows and supports reinvestment in product development and geographic expansion over the medium term.

Bears Say

Profit And Margin VariabilityMargins and operating profit have not expanded consistently year-to-year, reflecting exposure to input cost swings, product mix shifts, or pricing pressure. Persistent variability can weaken operating leverage and makes long-term earnings forecasting and capital allocation less reliable for investors and management alike.

Earlier Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough cash generation improved recently, earlier operating cash flow volatility highlights cyclical sensitivities in the business. The lack of presented 2025 coverage and quality ratios limits visibility on whether the cash-flow step-up is structural, which complicates assessment of the company's ability to sustain dividends, capex and deleveraging.

Historic Elevated LeverageThe company carried materially higher leverage earlier in the decade, indicating prior reliance on debt financing. Even with recent improvement, the legacy of past leverage underscores sensitivity to capital markets and suggests management must preserve stronger equity and cash buffers to withstand regulatory or crop-cycle downturns.

4979 FAQ

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1655.00 and its highest was ¥3350.00 in the past 12 months.

What is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥31.62B.

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 41 days.

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥38.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥38.25.

Is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.82%. See more information on OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. have?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. has 11,072,000 shares outstanding.

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

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥38.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.392%.

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

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4979

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Company Description

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. researches, develops, manufactures, and sells agrochemicals and fertilizers in Japan. The company offers plant protection products and biostimulants. It is also involved in the drug discovery, biological evaluation, formulation development, and pesticide registration activities. The company was formerly known as Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. and changed its name to OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. in 2014. OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.