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Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. (3159) Stock Price & Analysis

3159 Stock Chart & Stats

¥359.00¥2.00(0.56%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 360JPY 380JPY 400JPY 4203 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 354.00 - JPY 360.00
52-Week Range
JPY 329.00 - JPY 430.00
Previous Close
JPY 357.00
Volume
35.80K
Average Volume (3M)
55.94K
Market Cap
JPY 33.22B
Enterprise Value
JPY 33.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 34.53B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 34.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
10.0
Beta
0.15
Next Earnings
Dec 11, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 28, 2027
Dividend Yield
1.67%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Momentum

The return to 6.9% revenue growth after a period of stagnation indicates that demand and/or pricing has stabilized. Sustained top-line improvement would support better absorption of operating costs, strengthen the distribution and bookstore platforms, and provide a base for earnings recovery.

Gross Margin Improvement

A multi-year improvement in gross margin suggests better product mix, pricing, procurement, or retail execution rather than a single-period fluctuation. If maintained, the wider spread between sales and product costs can provide greater resilience and create operating leverage as revenue grows.

Improving Balance Sheet

Lower leverage alongside a steady build in equity improves financial stability and reduces the company’s dependence on debt funding. This gives Maruzen CHI more capacity to manage bookstore and distribution operations through weaker periods, although meaningful debt remains outstanding.

Bears Say

Thin Profitability

Very low operating and net margins leave limited room for cost increases, weaker sales mix, or execution setbacks to be absorbed. Even with improving revenue and gross margin, the company may struggle to translate growth into durable earnings unless operating leverage and cost control improve.

Uneven Cash Conversion

Positive free cash flow is encouraging, but weak and variable conversion from accounting earnings can reduce the funds available for debt reduction, reinvestment, and shareholder returns. Working-capital swings or timing differences may continue to make cash generation less predictable.

Declining EPS

A substantial decline in earnings per share indicates that shareholder-level earnings momentum is currently weaker than the improving revenue trend. Unless profitability scales more effectively, continued EPS pressure could constrain internally funded growth and weaken the durability of future returns.

3159 FAQ

What was Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥329.00 and its highest was ¥430.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥33.22B.
When is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Sep 11, 2026. The company reported ¥2.68 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.67%. See more information on Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. have?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. has 92,554,085 shares outstanding.
What happened to Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥2.68 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.498%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3159
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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