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Unicafe Inc. (2597) Stock Price & Analysis

2597 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,383.00¥15.00(1.10%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥1.2K¥1.3K¥1.4K3 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 1,368.00 - JPY 1,398.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,002.00 - JPY 1,448.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,368.00
Volume
9,800
Average Volume (3M)
6,603
Market Cap
JPY 18.47B
Enterprise Value
JPY 10.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 3.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.7
Beta
0.00
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2025
Dividend Yield
0.72%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improving Profitability And Growth

The return to consistent profitability after the 2020–2022 loss period indicates a meaningful operating turnaround. Faster 2025 revenue growth and improved net margin provide a stronger earnings base, supporting reinvestment and giving the company greater resilience over the next several quarters.

Balance-sheet Deleveraging

Substantial deleveraging has strengthened Unicafe’s financial flexibility and reduced the balance-sheet burden associated with its earlier difficult period. A conservative debt-to-equity level should leave more internal capacity to support operations, absorb volatility, and pursue measured growth.

Strengthened Cash Generation

The return to positive free cash flow across three consecutive years is an important improvement in funding quality. Better conversion of reported earnings into cash can support debt reduction, capital needs, and shareholder returns without relying as heavily on external financing.

Bears Say

Gross-margin Pressure

The lower gross margin shows that cost or pricing pressure is affecting the economics of the core business, even while net profitability improves. If this compression persists, it could limit operating leverage, reduce the benefit of future revenue growth, and make earnings more sensitive to further cost changes.

Volatile Cash-flow Profile

Positive free cash flow is encouraging, but the sharp year-to-year swings indicate that earnings do not yet translate into consistently predictable cash generation. Continued volatility could complicate capital planning and make the company less able to fund investment or reduce obligations smoothly.

Legacy Leverage And Loss Exposure

Although current leverage is conservative, the recent history of elevated debt and losses shows that the business has previously been vulnerable when performance weakened. That legacy increases the importance of sustaining profitability and cash generation, because renewed deterioration could reduce financial flexibility.

2597 FAQ

What was Unicafe Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Unicafe Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1002.00 and its highest was ¥1448.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Unicafe Inc.’s market cap?
Unicafe Inc.’s market cap is ¥18.47B.
When is Unicafe Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Unicafe Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Unicafe Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥21.02 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Unicafe Inc. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Unicafe Inc. pay dividends?
Unicafe Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.72%. See more information on Unicafe Inc. dividends here
What is Unicafe Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Unicafe Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Unicafe Inc. have?
Unicafe Inc. has 13,869,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Unicafe Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Unicafe Inc. reported an EPS of ¥21.02 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.342%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Unicafe Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2597
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