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CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. (3698) Price & Analysis

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3698 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1098.00

-¥13.00(-1.61%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1098.00

-¥13.00(-1.61%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥899.00 - ¥1,559.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume6.60K

Average Volume (3M)21.35K

Market Cap

¥6.64B

Enterprise Value¥3.39K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.13B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4

Beta0.70

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.14%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)73.98

Shares Outstanding5,578,150

10 Day Avg. Volume18,390

30 Day Avg. Volume21,349

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.46

Price to Book (P/B)1.82

Price to Sales (P/S)2.15

P/FCF Ratio8.90

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)95.7

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.00B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Middleware Licensing ModelCRI's core business is licensing embedded middleware to developers, creating recurring revenue and high integration stickiness. Embedded SDKs across platforms create switching costs and multi-year product cycles, supporting steady license renewals and long-term customer relationships.

Improving ProfitabilityThe material turnaround from negative to positive net margin and stable operating margins indicates structural cost control and pricing power in its niche. Sustained profitability provides internal funding for R&D, supports dividends, and reduces reliance on external capital over the medium term.

Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a stronger ROE give CRI financial flexibility to invest in product development and weather cyclical dips in game cycles. A conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk and preserves optionality for strategic partnerships or tuck-in acquisitions.

Bears Say

Recent Revenue DeclineA recent drop in top-line after prior growth suggests vulnerability to game release timing and customer pipeline variability. For a licensing business, continued revenue softness can erode scale advantages and make fixed-cost absorption harder, pressuring margins and reinvestment capacity.

Free Cash Flow VolatilityAlthough operating cash generation improved, variable free cash flow complicates capital allocation and makes dividend or buyback predictability weaker. Persistent volatility raises risk that earnings improvements may not consistently translate into cash available for growth or shareholder returns.

Moderate Equity Growth / Scale LimitsModerate equity growth and a relatively small employee base imply limited internal scale. This constrains ability to diversify customer base and pursue large platform deals, increasing reliance on a narrow set of license renewals and making long-term expansion slower and more execution-sensitive.

3698 FAQ

What was CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥899.00 and its highest was ¥1559.00 in the past 12 months.

What is CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥6.64B.

When is CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 68 days.

How were CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥13.6 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.

Is CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.14%. See more information on CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. have?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. has 5,578,150 shares outstanding.

What happened to CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥13.6 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.202%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3698

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Company Description

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1983, specializes in delivering advanced audio and video technology solutions to the gaming sector. The company's key offerings include ADX, an audio middleware designed to empower sound designers and audio programmers, and Sofdec, a comprehensive multi-platform movie playback system. Sofdec incorporates both a high-compression video encoder and a versatile playback engine. These audio and video technologies are engineered for seamless integration with various game engines and are compatible with a broad spectrum of platforms, from major gaming consoles to mobile devices.