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Zero Co., Ltd. (JP:9028)
:9028
Japanese Market

Zero Co., Ltd. (9028) Price & Analysis

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9028 Stock Chart & Stats

¥4030.00
¥63.00(2.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4030.00
¥63.00(2.48%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationTTM operating cash flow (~¥15.0B) and free cash flow (~¥12.5B) show durable cash generation. This enables sustained dividends, opportunistic capex, and deleveraging, providing the company funding flexibility and resilience through auto‑cycle variability over coming months.
Improving Margins And ROETTM net and EBIT margin gains alongside a ROE near 16.8% signal structural improvement in profitability and operational efficiency. For a vehicle logistics specialist, sustained margins indicate better cost control and pricing power, supporting durable earnings quality and return on invested capital.
Manageable Leverage And Stronger Equity BaseA lower debt-to-equity (~0.26) and growing equity provide balance-sheet resilience. Reduced gearing increases capacity to absorb demand swings, pursue large OEM contracts, and maintain operations without forcing near‑term asset sales or deep cost cuts during cyclical slowdowns.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue Soft PatchA TTM revenue decline (~2.9%) highlights top-line vulnerability in a volume‑driven business. Since earnings and utilization are tied to OEM shipments and dealer flows, continued revenue weakness could erode operating leverage, reduce asset utilization, and compress margins and cash generation over the medium term.
Rising Total Debt Versus Last Annual PeriodAn uptick in total debt from FY2025 to TTM raises financing risk if top-line softness persists. Higher borrowing can increase interest costs and reduce strategic flexibility, limiting the company's ability to invest in yards, equipment, or service expansions without further raising leverage or cutting distributions.
Earnings-to-cash Coverage Below 1Although absolute FCF is strong, a coverage ratio under 1 indicates working-capital or timing drags that weaken earnings-to-cash conversion. That makes cash generation more volatile and could amplify liquidity pressure during seasonal shipping swings or abrupt OEM order changes.

9028 FAQ

What was Zero Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Zero Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2272.00 and its highest was ¥4185.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Zero Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Zero Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥57.98B.
      When is Zero Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Zero Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 39 days.
        How were Zero Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Zero Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥76.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥76.01.
          Is Zero Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Zero Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Zero Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Zero Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥56 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.57%. See more information on Zero Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Zero Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Zero Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Zero Co., Ltd. have?
              Zero Co., Ltd. has 17,560,242 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Zero Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Zero Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥76.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.445%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Zero Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9028
                  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

                    Zero Co., Ltd.

                    ZERO Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides vehicle transportation and maintenance services in Japan. It offers new and used vehicle transportation, and door-to-door transportation of private cars and motorbikes. The company also offers new, heavy vehicle, and other maintenance services; handling and vehicle inspection services at auto auction; car selection services; general cargo transportation services; and human resources services, including pick-up and dispatching services. In addition, it provides port transportation and warehousing services; vehicle control and management services; temporary and placement services; and customs clearance services, as well as exports and sells used cars and automobile parts. The company was formerly known as Nissan Transportation Co. Ltd. and changed its name to ZERO Co., Ltd. in May 2001. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.

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