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3696 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1943.00
-¥86.00(-2.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,393.00 - ¥2,850.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)308.36K
Market Cap
¥24.50B
Enterprise Value¥12.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥16.38B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥12.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.9
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)307.64
Shares Outstanding12,187,300
10 Day Avg. Volume204,940
30 Day Avg. Volume308,363
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio12.67
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)144.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryA rebound to ~8% net margin with ROE near 19% signals recovered earnings power versus the 2022 trough. Durable margin improvement and stronger ROE enhance internal capital generation, supporting reinvestment, dividends and strategic options over the next several quarters.
Manageable Leverage And Growing EquityDebt-to-equity around 0.7–0.9 with a growing equity base provides a solid capital foundation. This level of leverage supports financial flexibility for capex, product investment or targeted M&A while keeping solvency risk moderate in a multi-quarter horizon.
Improved Free Cash FlowA material FCF surge in 2025 that covered most net income shows the company can convert profits into cash. Sustained cash generation supports dividends, debt service and reinvestment, reducing reliance on external funding if consistency is maintained.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityLarge swings in top-line growth reduce predictability of free cash flow and make planning for marketing, inventory and R&D harder. Persistent volatility can weaken scale benefits and bargaining power, raising execution risk over multiple quarters.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionUnreliable conversion of earnings to operating cash indicates working-capital sensitivity and potential accounting versus cash disconnects. This raises financing and liquidity risk and can force higher borrowing or cutbacks if weaker conversion recurs over several reporting periods.
Rising Leverage TrendA trend toward higher leverage reduces the balance-sheet buffer if margins or revenue weaken again. Combined with revenue volatility and margins below prior peaks, rising debt amplifies downside risk and may constrain strategic investments over the medium term.
CERES INC. News
3696 FAQ
What was CERES INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
CERES INC. lowest stock price was ¥1393.00 and its highest was ¥2850.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CERES INC.’s market cap?
CERES INC.’s market cap is ¥24.50B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were CERES INC.’s earnings last quarter?
CERES INC. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥86.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is CERES INC. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CERES INC.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CERES INC. pay dividends?
CERES INC. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥90 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.85%. See more information on CERES INC. dividends here
What is CERES INC.’s EPS estimate?
CERES INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CERES INC. have?
CERES INC. has 12,187,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to CERES INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CERES INC. reported an EPS of ¥86.07 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 20.067%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CERES INC.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3696
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Company Description
CERES INC.
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 2005, Ceres Inc. specializes in mobile and financial services. The company's offerings include Moppy, a prominent smartphone advertising platform where users accrue points redeemable for cash or digital currency. Beyond this, Ceres manages diverse content media websites, covering areas like smartphone gaming and investment real estate, and delivers up-to-date information. Its service portfolio further extends to include cryptocurrency/blockchain initiatives, online factoring solutions, and investment development projects.
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