Strengthened Balance SheetA debt-to-equity of 0.19 demonstrates materially reduced leverage, lowering financial risk and interest burden. Over the next 2–6 months, this gives management durable flexibility to fund operations, absorb shocks, pursue organic growth, or selectively invest without needing immediate external financing.

Cash Flow TurnaroundA shift from negative to positive free cash flow and an OCF/net income ratio of 1.20 indicate the business now reliably converts earnings into cash. This structural improvement supports sustainable working capital, capex funding and deleveraging, and reduces reliance on external capital over multiple quarters.

Revenue And Margin RecoverySustained revenue growth near mid-teens together with a turnaround in gross and operating margins signals the company is regaining operational traction. That durable improvement suggests the business model is recovering scale economics and can sustain higher operating cash flow if trends continue.

Bears Say

Low Net Profit MarginA net margin of 1.77% leaves little buffer for cyclical headwinds or cost shocks. Over a multi-month horizon this constrains retained earnings and limits the company's ability to reinvest internally or absorb adverse market shifts without cutting costs or raising prices, pressuring long-term resilience.

Modest Return On EquityROE of 3.18% is low relative to typical targets for value creation, indicating the company generates limited returns on shareholder capital. Persistently modest ROE can hamper long-term shareholder value creation and may necessitate operational improvements or capital allocation changes to lift returns.

Room To Improve Asset UtilizationA high equity ratio and commentary on asset utilization imply capital may be under-employed. Structurally, this limits leverage-enhanced growth and indicates opportunities remain to improve asset turnover or ROI; unless addressed, growth and margin expansion may be slower than peers.

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9162 FAQ

What was Bleach, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Bleach, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥231.00 and its highest was ¥450.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Bleach, Inc.’s market cap?

Bleach, Inc.’s market cap is ¥6.54B.

When is Bleach, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Bleach, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 64 days.

How were Bleach, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Bleach, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥2.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥2.3.

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Does Bleach, Inc. pay dividends?

Bleach, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

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Bleach, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Bleach, Inc. have?

Bleach, Inc. has 25,731,800 shares outstanding.

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Bleach, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥2.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.01%.

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Company Description

Bleach, Inc.

Bleach, Inc. engages in the revenue sharing-type internet marketing business in Japan. It also provides marketing support services, including building marketing strategies, advertising production, and advertising operations. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.