Consistent Revenue Growth And Solid Gross MarginsSustained top-line growth alongside a healthy gross margin indicates the core restaurant operations are scaling without losing unit-level economics. Over the next 2–6 months this supports reinvestment in stores, menu initiatives, and stable contribution to operating margins.

Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationFCF above net income shows the business converts accounting profits into cash reliably, giving durable flexibility for capex, working capital, or debt reduction. This cash conversion supports multi-quarter resilience and funding of strategic initiatives without heavy external financing.

Low Leverage And Solid Equity BaseA low debt burden and meaningful equity base reduce refinancing and liquidity risk, preserving strategic optionality. This balance sheet strength makes the company more able to weather industry cyclicality and invest in growth or weather shocks over the coming quarters.

Bears Say

Declining Net Profit MarginA very low and falling net margin implies limited retained earnings after expenses and taxes, making earnings highly sensitive to cost inflation or revenue pressure. Persistently thin net margins constrain capital returns and reduce capacity to absorb operational shocks.

Thin Operating (EBIT/EBITDA) MarginsModest operating margins leave a narrow buffer for rising input costs or wage pressure typical in restaurants. Over several months this limits reinvestment capacity, makes margin recovery challenging, and increases the importance of tight cost control to sustain profitability.

Modest Return On EquityAn ROE around 8% signals modest efficiency in converting shareholder capital into profits. Without improvement in asset returns or capital allocation, shareholder value creation could lag, reducing long-term attractiveness versus peers with higher ROE drivers.

9428 FAQ

What was Crops Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Crops Corp. lowest stock price was ¥904.00 and its highest was ¥1764.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Crops Corp.’s market cap?

Crops Corp.’s market cap is ¥13.97B.

When is Crops Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Crops Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 69 days.

How were Crops Corp.’s earnings last quarter?

Crops Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥69.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥69.95.

Is Crops Corp. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Crops Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Crops Corp. pay dividends?

Crops Corp. pays a Annually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.47%. See more information on Crops Corp. dividends here

What is Crops Corp.’s EPS estimate?

Crops Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Crops Corp. have?

Crops Corp. has 9,597,400 shares outstanding.

What happened to Crops Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Crops Corp. reported an EPS of ¥69.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.39%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Crops Corp.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9428

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Company Description

Crops Corp.

Crops Corporation engages in the sale and service of mobile phones through stores in Japan. As of September 1, 2020, it operated 46 stores. The company is also involved in the temporary staffing, building maintenance, security management, restaurant leasing, wholesale of stationery packaging material, and planning and wholesale of imported stationery. Crops Corporation was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.