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Creo Co., Ltd. (9698) Price & Analysis

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9698 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1171.00

-¥1.00(-0.08%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1171.00

-¥1.00(-0.08%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,105.00 - ¥1,316.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume3.20K

Average Volume (3M)4.18K

Market Cap

¥10.46B

Enterprise Value¥3.17K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.13B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00

Price to Earnings (P/E)12.1

Beta0.30

Next Earnings

Oct 28, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield4.33%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)104.24

Shares Outstanding8,585,688

10 Day Avg. Volume3,790

30 Day Avg. Volume4,180

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.68

Price to Book (P/B)1.20

Price to Sales (P/S)0.64

P/FCF Ratio7.05

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Debt-free Balance SheetZero reported debt and rising equity provide durable financial flexibility, lowering refinancing and bankruptcy risk. This supports capacity for strategic investment, dividends, or buybacks over the next 2–6 months and cushions against macro shocks without depending on external leverage.

Improving ProfitabilitySteadily expanding gross, operating, and net margins indicate better cost control and pricing power, driving sustainable earnings improvements. Higher margins improve cash generation and return on equity, making earnings less dependent on volatile top-line trends over the medium term.

Strong FCF ConversionFree cash flow nearly matches accounting profits, signalling high quality of earnings and effective cash conversion. Reliable FCF supports reinvestment, dividends and balance-sheet strength, underpinning resilient capital allocation even if revenue growth slows.

Bears Say

Weak Top-line MomentumA declining or flat revenue base constrains long-term growth potential and limits operating leverage. Even with margin gains, persistent top-line weakness risks capping absolute earnings growth and makes future returns dependent on cost management rather than expanding market share.

Volatile Operating Cash FlowMaterial year-to-year swings in operating cash flow suggest inconsistent cash conversion and working-capital dynamics. This volatility can complicate forecasting, constrain predictable reinvestment or dividends, and increases execution risk for strategic initiatives over the medium term.

Returns Reliant On Margins Not ScaleIf future gains derive mainly from margin improvement rather than sustainable volume growth, the company faces limited operational scalability. This reliance makes performance sensitive to cost pressures and may limit upside from market expansion or cyclical demand recovery.

9698 FAQ

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

Creo Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1105.00 and its highest was ¥1316.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Creo Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Creo Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥10.46B.

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

Creo Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 89 days.

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

Creo Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported ¥10.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥10.87.

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 ¥56 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.33%. 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 ¥10.87 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.629%.

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

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

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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Company Description

Creo Co., Ltd.

Creo Co.,Ltd. operates in Japan, specializing in the development of information processing systems and delivering associated services. Its diverse portfolio encompasses a wide array of solutions, including the CREO integration-platform designed for digital transformation (DX), various cloud-based offerings such as gym cloud, success mark, and N-CLOUD, as well as specialized tools like CREO-RPA, CREO-OCE, BIZ PLATFORM, SmartStage, QuickBinder, and 2Media. Furthermore, Creo provides a comprehensive suite of ZeeM-branded services covering critical business functions. These include ZeeM on Azure, ZeeM HR payroll/TimePro-VG, a school corporation edition for personnel salaries, ZeeM labor and social insurance outsourcing, ZeeM accounting, and ZeeM fixed asset management. Beyond these, the company undertakes commissioned development and constructs essential business systems specifically for local government entities. It also offers specialized human resources solutions like the Veva personnel evaluation system and vital safety confirmation services such as Yahoo! Safety confirmation. Established in 1974, the company initially operated under the name Tokai Create CO., LTD. before officially rebranding as Creo Co.,Ltd. in April 1989. It maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.