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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 - ¥2,396.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)113.32K
Market Cap
¥25.34B
Enterprise Value¥21.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)178.54
Shares Outstanding12,187,300
10 Day Avg. Volume108,220
30 Day Avg. Volume113,320
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)535.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥35.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe recovery in net and operating profitability indicates that the business has rebuilt earnings power from the 2022 trough. Maintaining high-single-digit operating profitability can support internal investment, strengthen resilience, and provide a durable base for earnings over the next several quarters.
Improved Return On EquityROE near 19% shows that the company is generating materially better earnings from its equity base than it did during 2022–2023. This improvement supports more effective capital use and suggests the profitability recovery is meaningful rather than purely revenue-driven.
Improving Free Cash FlowThe sharp improvement in 2025 free cash flow and its coverage of most net income provide better evidence that recent earnings can translate into funding capacity. If sustained, stronger cash generation can support reinvestment and reduce reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Revenue Volatility And 2025 DeclineThe shift from strong growth to a 2025 revenue decline indicates that demand or portfolio mix remains uneven. A softer top line can limit operating leverage, slow earnings growth, and make the recent profitability recovery harder to sustain across the next several quarters.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionDespite better 2025 free cash flow, the multi-year inconsistency between operating cash flow and net income raises concerns about earnings-to-cash reliability. Persistent volatility could constrain internally funded growth and make financial performance more sensitive to working-capital movements.
Higher Leverage And Reduced CushionLeverage remains described as manageable, but its increase versus 2020–2021 leaves less balance-sheet cushion if profitability weakens again. Higher debt relative to equity can reduce financial flexibility and constrain capital allocation during a period of uneven revenue and cash conversion.
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 ¥2396.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CERES INC.’s market cap?
CERES INC.’s market cap is ¥25.34B.
When is CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CERES INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were CERES INC.’s earnings last quarter?
CERES INC. released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported ¥10.15 earnings per share for the quarter.
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 2.75%. 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 ¥10.15 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.145%.
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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