Debt-Free Balance SheetA debt-free balance sheet reduces financial risk, enhances resilience during downturns, and provides flexibility for future investments.

Improving MarginsImproving gross and EBIT margins indicate better cost management and operational efficiency, enhancing long-term profitability.

Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionStrong free cash flow conversion suggests that reported earnings are well-supported by cash, enhancing financial stability and investment capacity.

Bears Say

Volatile Cash GenerationVolatile cash generation creates uncertainty around financial consistency, potentially impacting the company's ability to fund operations and growth.

Modest Revenue GrowthModest revenue growth suggests limited market expansion, which may hinder the company's ability to scale and compete effectively in the long term.

Declining Return On EquityA declining return on equity indicates challenges in maintaining efficiency and profitability, potentially affecting shareholder value over time.

9698 FAQ

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

Creo Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥985.00 and its highest was ¥1297.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Creo Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Creo Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥9.86B.

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

Creo Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 85 days.

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

Creo Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported ¥59.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥59.44.

Is Creo Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Creo Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Creo Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥52 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.24%. See more information on Creo Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Creo Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Creo Co., Ltd. have?

Creo Co., Ltd. has 8,585,688 shares outstanding.

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

Creo Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥59.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.155%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Creo Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9698

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Company Description

Creo Co., Ltd.

Creo Co.,Ltd. develops information processing systems and provides related services in Japan. The company offers CREO integration-platform for DX; gym cloud; success mark; CREO-RPA; CREO-OCE; BIZ PLATFORM; SmartStage; QuickBinder; cloud business solution; 2Media; and N-CLOUD solutions. It also provides ZeeM on Azure; ZeeM HR payroll/TimePro-VG; ZeeM personnel salary school corporation edition, ZeeM labor and social insurance outsourcing service; ZeeM accounting; and ZeeM fixed asset management services. In addition, it offers construction of core business system and commissioned development for local governments; and Veva personnel evaluation system and Yahoo! Safety confirmation services. The company was formerly known as Tokai Create CO., LTD. and changed its name to Creo Co.,Ltd. in April 1989. The company was incorporated in 1974 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.