CERES INC. (JP:3696)
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3696 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,393.00 - ¥2,850.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)308.36K
Market Cap
¥20.70B
Enterprise Value¥18.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.9
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)204.94
Shares Outstanding12,187,300
10 Day Avg. Volume204,940
30 Day Avg. Volume308,363
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio12.67
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)144.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
ROE RecoveryROE rising to ~19% signals a meaningful recovery in earnings power and more efficient capital use versus the 2022 trough. Sustained higher ROE supports reinvestment, dividend funding and demonstrates durable operating leverage if profits remain stable over coming quarters.
Manageable Leverage And Growing EquityDebt-to-equity around 0.7–0.9 with a growing equity base provides financial flexibility and a stronger capital cushion versus distressed peers. This level of leverage is manageable for a tech/advertising profile and helps sustain investment and operations through near-term cycles.
Diversified Digital + Fintech Revenue MixA business model spanning affiliate/digital advertising and fintech/blockchain products creates multiple revenue channels tied to structural trends: digital ad spend and fintech adoption. Diversification reduces single-market risk and supports steadier long-term cash generation.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityTop-line volatility—strong growth in 2023–24 followed by a 2025 dip—indicates uneven demand or portfolio mix exposure. This undermines predictability for margins, capex and hiring, and raises execution risk for sustaining recent profit recovery across the next 2–6 months.
Choppy Cash ConversionInconsistent operating cash conversion and working-capital swings make earnings less reliable as cash. Even with a 2025 FCF rebound, uneven cash flows complicate funding of dividends, buybacks or growth initiatives without leaning on debt or equity issuance.
Margins Below Prior-cycle HighsAlthough margins recovered to ~8% in 2025, they remain under the 2021 highs, limiting upside from operating leverage. Coupled with higher leverage versus 2020–21, margin shortfalls reduce the firm's cushion against demand slowdowns and constrain long-term free cash flow expansion.
CERES INC. News
3696 FAQ
What was CERES INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
CERES INC. lowest stock price was ¥1393.00 and its highest was ¥2850.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CERES INC.’s market cap?
CERES INC.’s market cap is ¥20.70B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were CERES INC.’s earnings last quarter?
CERES INC. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥86.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥86.07.
Is CERES INC. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CERES INC.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CERES INC. pay dividends?
CERES INC. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on CERES INC. dividends here
What is CERES INC.’s EPS estimate?
CERES INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CERES INC. have?
CERES INC. has 12,187,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to CERES INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CERES INC. reported an EPS of ¥86.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 20.067%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CERES INC.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3696
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Company Description
CERES INC.
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 2005, Ceres Inc. specializes in mobile and financial services. The company's offerings include Moppy, a prominent smartphone advertising platform where users accrue points redeemable for cash or digital currency. Beyond this, Ceres manages diverse content media websites, covering areas like smartphone gaming and investment real estate, and delivers up-to-date information. Its service portfolio further extends to include cryptocurrency/blockchain initiatives, online factoring solutions, and investment development projects.
Technical Analysis
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