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Step Co., Ltd. (9795) Price & Analysis

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9795 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2421.00

-¥7.00(-0.33%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥2421.00

-¥7.00(-0.33%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥2,135.00 - ¥2,620.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume7.70K

Average Volume (3M)25.01K

Market Cap

¥35.57B

Enterprise Value¥27.83B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.59B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥102.52M

Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4

Beta0.35

Next Earnings

Jan 28, 2027

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield4.08%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)174.40

Shares Outstanding16,670,000

10 Day Avg. Volume17,080

30 Day Avg. Volume25,013

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio1.73

Price to Book (P/B)1.22

Price to Sales (P/S)2.09

P/FCF Ratio-114.55

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)190.4

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.20B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Steady Revenue And Earnings GrowthRevenue grew steadily through 2026, with positive growth in the latest year, while EPS growth reached 7.07%. This combination indicates continuing demand and earnings expansion, supporting reinvestment capacity and the potential for results to compound over the next several quarters.

Strong ProfitabilityConsistently healthy gross, operating, and net profit margins demonstrate that the company converts revenue into meaningful earnings. This profitability provides resilience, supports internally funded investment, and gives management flexibility to maintain operations and pursue growth through changing conditions.

Conservative Balance SheetMinimal debt relative to equity keeps financial risk low and preserves flexibility for investment, dividends, or absorbing weaker periods. Growing equity and assets further support stability, while the conservative funding structure reduces dependence on refinancing or external capital.

Bears Say

Negative Free Cash FlowThe shift to negative free cash flow introduces an important pressure point despite strong operating cash generation. It suggests heavier investment or working-capital needs, which could reduce funds available for dividends, expansion, or other capital allocation over the next several quarters.

Margin CompressionLower profitability than in 2021–2022 suggests that costs have increased or pricing power has softened as revenue expanded. If this trend persists, incremental sales may produce less operating profit, limiting earnings conversion and weakening the durability of future growth.

Limited Return-on-equity AccelerationGood but largely unchanged returns on equity indicate that the conservative balance sheet has not translated into improving capital efficiency. With growth funded mainly through internal capital, the company may face limits on accelerating shareholder returns without stronger profitability or asset productivity.

Step Co., Ltd. News

STEP Co., Ltd. Raises Year-End Dividend and Adopts Progressive Payout Policy

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has shared an announcement. STEP Co., Ltd. has announced a year-end dividend...

2d ago

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Step Co., Ltd. Delivers Steady Earnings Growth and Raises Dividend, Eyes Moderate Gains in FY2027

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has issued an update. Step Co., Ltd., a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company...

2d ago

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Step Co. Delivers Higher Earnings and Dividends on Strong Nine-Month Results

An announcement from Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) is now available. Step Co., Ltd., a Tokyo Stock...

3M ago

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Step Co. posts steady first-half gains and lifts dividend outlook

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has provided an update. Step Co., Ltd. reported modest growth for the...

6M ago

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Step Co. Nears Full Utilization of Share Buyback Authorization

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has provided an update. Step Co., Ltd. has completed a round of...

7M ago

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Step Co., Ltd. Advances Share Buyback, Repurchasing 235,700 Shares Under Ongoing Program

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) just unveiled an announcement. Step Co., Ltd. reported that it repurchased 48,900...

8M ago

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Step Co. Discloses Parent K-Planning’s FY2025 Results and Highly Concentrated Ownership

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has shared an announcement. Step Co., Ltd. has disclosed the finalized financial...

8M ago

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Step Co. Accelerates Share Buybacks Under Ongoing Authorization

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) just unveiled an update. The company repurchased 65,600 shares for ¥164.4 million...

9M ago

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Step Co., Ltd. Posts Stable Q1 FY2026 Results and Maintains Modest Growth, Higher Dividend Outlook

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has provided an announcement. Step Co., Ltd. reported largely flat non-consolidated results...

9M ago

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STEP Co., Ltd. Reports Progress on Ongoing Share Buyback Program

Step Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9795) ) has issued an update. STEP Co., Ltd. announced that it repurchased 31,000...

10M ago

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9795 FAQ

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

Step Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2135.00 and its highest was ¥2620.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Step Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Step Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥35.57B.

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

Step Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2027 which is in 89 days.

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

Step Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported ¥44.21 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Step Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Step Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Step Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥44 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.08%. See more information on Step Co., Ltd. dividends here

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

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

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

Step Co., Ltd. has 16,670,000 shares outstanding.

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

Step Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥44.21 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.046%.

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

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9795

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Company Description

Step Co., Ltd.

Step Co.,Ltd. is an educational services provider in Japan, primarily known for running cram schools. The company also manages and operates childcare and nursery facilities. Established in 1975, Step Co.,Ltd. maintains a network of 154 schools located within Kanagawa prefecture, with its headquarters situated in Fujisawa, Japan.