Revenue Growth & Gross MarginDouble-digit revenue growth (16.37% YoY) and a 32.03% gross margin provide durable operating scale and pricing power. Sustained revenue expansion with healthy gross margins supports reinvestment, capacity to absorb input-cost swings, and underpins multi-month revenue and operating stability.

Strong Cash GenerationA Free Cash Flow to Net Income ratio of 1.57 and positive operating cash flow (230.76 million) show reliable cash conversion beyond accounting profit. Strong cash generation supports capex, debt repayment, or shareholder returns and provides financial flexibility across quarters.

Improved Return On EquityReturn on Equity rising to 14.85% demonstrates efficient use of a modest equity base and stronger capital productivity. A higher ROE reflects successful deployment of capital and, if sustained, compounds shareholder value and validates management’s capital-allocation over medium term.

Bears Say

High Leverage / Low Equity RatioDebt-to-equity at 1.19 and an equity ratio of 13.52% indicate high leverage and a thin equity cushion. Heavy reliance on debt magnifies earnings volatility, limits manoeuvrability in downturns, and raises refinancing and interest-rate exposure as structural risks over coming months.

Thin And Declining Net MarginNet profit margin compressed to 2.52% and is slightly declining, leaving a thin bottom-line buffer. Persistently low net margins limit retained earnings growth and the firm's ability to self-fund investments, making profitability and resilience sensitive to cost or revenue shocks.

Weakening Cash Growth TrendA negative free-cash-flow growth rate and a decline in operating cash flow versus the prior year point to weakening cash conversion trends. Deteriorating FCF growth reduces capacity to deleverage, invest, or absorb setbacks, constraining strategic flexibility over the medium term.

Value Creation Co., Ltd News

Value Creation Posts Sharp Profit Rebound and Lifts Dividend Outlook

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Value Creation Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Profit Growth in H1 2025

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Value Creation Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Financial Performance for Q1 2025

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Value Creation Co., Ltd. Reports FY2025 Financial Results and Growth Plans

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Value Creation Co., Ltd. Reports Financial Results and Strategic Adjustments

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VALUE CREATION Posts Solid Quarterly Growth

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

Value Creation Co., Ltd lowest stock price was ¥605.00 and its highest was ¥2044.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Value Creation Co., Ltd’s market cap?

Value Creation Co., Ltd’s market cap is ¥1.47B.

When is Value Creation Co., Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

Value Creation Co., Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 14, 2026 which is in 38 days.

How were Value Creation Co., Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

Value Creation Co., Ltd released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported ¥5.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥5.01.

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Does Value Creation Co., Ltd pay dividends?

Value Creation Co., Ltd pays a Annually dividend of ¥7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.62%. See more information on Value Creation Co., Ltd dividends here

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

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Value Creation Co., Ltd has 2,350,680 shares outstanding.

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Value Creation Co., Ltd reported an EPS of ¥5.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.59%.

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Company Description

Value Creation Co., Ltd

Value Creation Co.,Ltd. engages in the marketing DX and digital media businesses. It also operates real estate matching platform for finding housing demolition. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Shibuya, Japan.