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Smart Drive Co. Ltd. (JP:5137)
:5137
Japanese Market

Smart Drive Co. Ltd. (5137) Price & Analysis

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5137 Stock Chart & Stats

¥423.00
-¥46.00(-2.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥423.00
-¥46.00(-2.49%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Profitability Turnaround & Margin ExpansionSmart Drive has achieved a durable profitability inflection, with 2025 net margin ~16% and healthy EBIT/EBITDA margins (~14% and ~18%). This suggests improved operating leverage in its telematics/data business and greater capacity to fund R&D and scalable recurring services over the medium term.
Improved Balance Sheet And Reduced LeverageEquity rebuilding to ~1.15B and a debt/equity around 0.50 materially improve financial flexibility. A stronger capital structure reduces refinancing risk, supports investment in product and sales capacity, and enhances resilience to cyclical slowdowns in mobility services over the next several quarters.
High Cash Conversion In 2025Near-1.0 free cash flow to net income indicates excellent cash quality for 2025, enabling self-funded growth, steady investment in data platforms, and reduced reliance on external financing. If sustained, this supports durable capital allocation choices and operational stability.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue GrowthRevenue growth decelerated from ≈27% to ≈7%, a material slowdown for a mobility-software company. Sustained slower top-line expansion can pressure unit economics and limit the firm's ability to scale fixed-cost investments, making it harder to convert margin gains into long-term wider market share.
Historical Cash Flow InconsistencyPrior years' weak, volatile operating cash flow—notably 2024—signals working-capital or billing/timing risks that can re-emerge. Such inconsistency undermines predictability of funding for product development and customer rollout, raising execution risk despite 2025 improvement.
Prior High Leverage And Equity VolatilityA recent history of elevated leverage and equity volatility implies past governance or earnings cyclicality that could recur. That history may limit investor and creditor confidence in stress periods, increasing cost of capital and constraining strategic options during adverse market conditions.

5137 FAQ

What was Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Smart Drive Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥259.00 and its highest was ¥570.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
    Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥11.03B.
      When is Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 37 days.
        How were Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Smart Drive Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.86.
          Is Smart Drive Co. Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Smart Drive Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
            Smart Drive Co. Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
            Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Smart Drive Co. Ltd. have?
            Smart Drive Co. Ltd. has 37,912,140 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Smart Drive Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Smart Drive Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥1.86 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.018%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Smart Drive Co. Ltd.?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5137
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Smart Drive Co. Ltd.

                  SmartDrive inc. engages in the development of data platforms and services that support the evolution of mobility services in Japan. It provides SmartDrive Fleet, a cloud-based vehicle management system that solves various problems in the areas of safe driving management, legal compliance, and alcohol check records for companies that use vehicles for business purposes. The company also offers SmartDrive Mobility Data Platform that utilizes various kinds of data from sensor device for use in various mobility services. In addition, it develops and provides hardware, applications, and telematics services, as well as data collection and analysis services. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan.

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