Strong Balance Sheet & Low LeverageA debt-to-equity of 0.10 and a 73% equity ratio provide a durable capital buffer and financial flexibility. Low leverage lowers bankruptcy risk, supports investment in product development or distribution, and gives management time to execute strategic initiatives without urgent refinancing needs.

Healthy Gross MarginsA 37.3% gross margin indicates product-level pricing power and cost structure advantages in aftermarket accessories. Strong gross margins create room to absorb SG&A, fund go-to-market activities or R&D, and support operating margin recovery if revenues stabilize.

Improving Cash GenerationMarked improvement in free cash flow and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 4.4 show robust cash conversion despite accounting losses. Reliable cash generation funds operations, capital expenditures, and shareholder returns, giving the company runway to execute a turnaround.

Bears Say

Declining RevenuesA multi-period top-line contraction (revenue down 2.7% Y/Y and negative revenue growth metrics) erodes scale and makes fixed-cost absorption harder. Persistent revenue declines hinder investment payback, reduce bargaining leverage with retailers, and lengthen recovery time for margins.

Negative Profitability & ROEA -2.1% net margin and negative ROE show core operations currently fail to generate shareholder returns. Continued losses constrain reinvestment, put pressure on dividend sustainability, and force prioritization between restructuring, capex and shareholder distributions until profitability is restored.

Severe EPS DeteriorationAn EPS decline on the order of -363% signals high earnings volatility or large one-off charges that undermine earnings quality. Such severe EPS deterioration complicates forecasting, weakens investor confidence, and suggests that normalized earnings may take multiple quarters to recover absent structural operational fixes.

Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd News

Car Mate Mfg. Boosts Profitability Despite Lower Sales, Maintains Strong Balance Sheet and Dividend

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Car Mate Mfg. Co., Ltd. Reports Decline in Quarterly Financial Performance

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Car Mate Mfg. Co., Ltd. Reports Mixed Financial Results with Optimistic Outlook

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Car Mate Mfg. Co. Reports Decline in Quarterly Profits but Shows Comprehensive Income Growth

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What was Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥800.00 and its highest was ¥985.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd’s market cap?

Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥6.37B.

When is Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 63 days.

How were Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥68.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥68.95.

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Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.44%. See more information on Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd dividends here

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Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd has 7,928,885 shares outstanding.

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Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥68.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.555%.

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Company Description

Car Mate Mfg. Co Ltd

Car Mate Mfg. Co., Ltd. primarily manufactures car accessories. It offers car supplies; car wash and care poducts; deodorants; fragrances; in-vehicle carrier; light lamps; baby child; engine starters; cameras; tire chain; rod holders; service and repair parts; remote control engine starter; car security; household goods; and GPS watching services, as well as snowboards;. The company also provides outdoor, leisure, and sporting goods. Car Mate Mfg. Co., Ltd. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.