Balance Sheet LeverageA debt-to-equity near 0.62 and an equity ratio around 42% indicate a moderate, manageable leverage profile for a capital-intensive shipping firm. That structural balance provides borrowing flexibility for fleet financing and cushions cyclical downturns, supporting durable operating continuity.

Stable Gross MarginsA steady gross margin near 10% shows the company can sustain basic operating profitability despite industry cyclicality. Predictable gross margins support planning for chartering and contract renewals, enabling management to maintain operations and cover fixed shipping costs over multiple quarters.

Operating Cash Flow QualityOperating cash flow materially exceeding reported net income (OPCF/NI ~5.15) signals earnings backed by cash generation rather than accounting items. That durable cash quality aids debt servicing and working capital through shipping cycles, even if capex temporarily depresses free cash flow.

Bears Say

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow, driven by high capital expenditures, undermines internal funding for vessel renewal and expansion. Over several quarters this pressures liquidity, may force external financing or defer maintenance, and reduces capacity to return capital to shareholders.

Revenue And EPS TrendsA recent revenue decline (~0.9%) alongside substantial EPS contraction (~-17.6%) points to weakening top-line momentum and margin pressure. For a shipping operator, prolonged volume or rate weakness erodes scale economics, hampers fleet utilization, and diminishes ability to recover elevated fixed costs.

Low Shareholder ReturnsAn ROE near 3.3% denotes low efficiency in converting equity into profits in a capital-intensive industry. Persistently low returns limit reinvestment payoff and make it harder to attract capital for growth, constraining long-term value creation absent operational or pricing improvements.

9380 FAQ

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

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥286.00 and its highest was ¥443.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥12.08B.

When is Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 73 days.

How were Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥8.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥8.65.

Is Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.87%. See more information on Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. have?

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. has 28,923,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥8.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.108%.

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Company Description

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd.

Azuma Shipping Co., Ltd. engages in logistics, maritime transportation, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The company offers coastal and international shipping services; and domestic and international transportation services, including truck transportation, car-ferry transportation, project cargo, large construction machinery transportation, vessel chartering, ocean container transportation and trucking, and LCL services, as well as air freight services. It also provides export/import related services that consist of proxy services for export and import customs clearance, terminal operations, and warehousing and packing services; and third party logistics and environmental solutions. In addition, the company offers harbor transportation services, such as marine cargo handling, stevedoring, barge transportation and cargo sorting, and storage; and land transportation services, including general cargo transportation, ocean container hauling, bulk cement transportation, and removal services, as well as warehousing, warehouse and factory work contracting, and steamship company agency services. Further, it operates oceangoing/coastal cement tankers and general cargo vessels; leases real estate properties; and produces and sells agricultural products. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.