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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 - ¥1,375.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume6.60K

Average Volume (3M)4.35K

Market Cap

¥6.77B

Enterprise Value¥3.39B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.13B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2

Beta0.70

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.25%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)73.98

Shares Outstanding5,578,150

10 Day Avg. Volume3,230

30 Day Avg. Volume4,353

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)105.2

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥4.70B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage And Strong Equity BasePrudent leverage reduces financial strain and preserves flexibility to invest in product development, platform expansion, and customer support. A strong equity base also improves resilience through business cycles, supporting the company’s ability to fund operations without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Improved Profitability And Stable Operating MarginsThe shift to positive net profitability, alongside stable EBIT and EBITDA margins, indicates that the business has strengthened its operating model. Sustained margin discipline can support recurring investment in middleware capabilities while allowing incremental revenue to translate more effectively into earnings.

Strong Operating Cash GenerationImproving operating cash flow and strong conversion of earnings into cash provide internal funding for software development, maintenance, and commercial expansion. This reduces dependence on external financing and supports the durability of the licensing and support model across future product cycles.

Bears Say

Recent Revenue DeclineRecent revenue softness creates uncertainty about the pace of customer adoption and new project activity over the next several quarters. If the decline persists, it could reduce operating leverage and limit the resources available for product investment, platform expansion, and sustained earnings growth.

Volatile Free Cash Flow GrowthUneven free cash flow growth makes it harder to forecast internally generated funds for development, acquisitions, or shareholder returns. Although operating cash generation is strong, recurring variability could constrain capital allocation and weaken confidence in the consistency of cash conversion.

Moderate Growth In Stockholders’ EquityModerate equity growth suggests that the balance sheet is strengthening cautiously rather than expanding rapidly. This may limit the pace at which CRI Middleware can build financial capacity for strategic investment, particularly if revenue softness or cash flow volatility persists.

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 ¥1375.00 in the past 12 months.

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

CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥6.77B.

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 20 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.

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 Semiannually dividend of ¥14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.25%. 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. 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.