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Sobal Corporation (2186) Stock Price & Analysis
2186 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 892.00 - JPY 895.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 890.00 - JPY 933.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 894.00
- Volume
- 2,600
- Average Volume (3M)
- 3,030
- Market Cap
- JPY 7.03B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 3.91B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 3.36B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 0
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 13.9
- Beta
- 0.14
- Next Earnings
- Apr 14, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Feb 25, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 3.69%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance Sheet
A zero-debt balance sheet materially lowers financial risk and increases strategic flexibility. Over 2–6 months this supports continued investment, dividend stability or opportunistic M&A, and provides a durable cushion against cyclical weakness without relying on external financing.
Steady Multi-year Revenue Growth
Consistent top-line expansion implies stable product-market fit and resilient demand. This sustainable revenue base supports predictable capacity planning and incremental margin recovery opportunities, underpinning medium-term cash generation and reinvestment potential.
Generally Healthy Free Cash Flow
High free-cash-flow-to-net-income ratios in multiple years show earnings largely convert to cash, supporting dividends, buybacks or capex without new leverage. This durable cash-generation ability improves financial resilience and funds strategic initiatives.
Bears Say
Margin Pressure And Erosion
A meaningful decline in operating margin weakens the company's ability to translate revenue growth into profits. If persistent, lower margins constrain free cash flow, limit reinvestment capacity, and reduce buffers against cost shocks or competitive pricing pressure over the medium term.
Volatile Operating Cash Flow
Irregular cash conversion creates uncertainty about sustainable cash available for dividends, capex, and debt-free growth. Repeated swings reduce planning visibility and raise the risk that short-term financing or asset sales may be required during weak cash periods.
Declining Return On Equity
Falling ROE signals reduced capital efficiency and weaker returns on shareholders' equity. Unless reversed, this trend may indicate diminishing competitive leverage or rising costs of operations, potentially limiting long-term shareholder value creation.
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Company Description
Sobal Corporation
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sobal Corporation, established in 1983, is a prominent developer of embedded software tailored for digital appliances across the Japanese market. Beyond its core software development, the company actively engages in research and development concerning wireless communication innovations. Its comprehensive suite of engineering services encompasses providing skilled personnel, acting as a trustee for specialized projects, undertaking contract work, offering technical consulting, and producing essential manuals. Sobal also supplies crucial firmware and device drivers for a diverse array of digital products, including but not limited to cameras, video and signage systems, televisions, LCD projectors, various recording devices, switchers, digital multi-function machines, laser and inkjet printers, sublimation and label printers, scanners, handheld terminals, and integrated web browsers. Furthermore, its software portfolio extends to application development, featuring solutions for video editing and streaming, poster design assistance, document and print management, car navigation systems, graphic libraries, and a range of simulators. The company also crafts web-based applications, supporting services such as answering machine platforms, portal sites, medical information exchange systems, diverse internal corporate systems, and educational employment assistance programs. Complementing its software and service offerings, Sobal Corporation manufactures hardware components, including circuits for image filtering, display management, data analysis, and various arithmetic functions.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Atsushi Shiizu
- Employees
- 978
- Website
- www.sobal.co.jp
- Address
- Osaki MT Building, Tokyo, TY, 141-0001, JP
Sobal Corporation (2186) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 3 | 0 | 9 |