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CERES INC. (3696) Stock Price & Analysis

3696 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,180.00¥2.00(0.09%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 2,100JPY 2,200JPY 2,3003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 2,161.00 - JPY 2,229.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,393.00 - JPY 2,396.00
Previous Close
JPY 2,178.00
Volume
1.43M
Average Volume (3M)
113.23K
Market Cap
JPY 25.34B
Enterprise Value
JPY 21.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 13.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 10.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
12.2
Beta
0.73
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.75%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Recovery

The 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 Equity

ROE 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 Flow

The 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 Decline

The 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 Conversion

Despite 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 Cushion

Leverage 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?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
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?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology