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4979 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2254.00
-¥27.00(-1.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2254.00
-¥27.00(-1.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,065.00 - ¥3,350.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.90K
Average Volume (3M)20.93K
Market Cap
¥30.55B
Enterprise Value¥31.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥11.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.7
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)289.99
Shares Outstanding11,072,000
10 Day Avg. Volume23,920
30 Day Avg. Volume20,933
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio4.83
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)316
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthSteady multi-year revenue growth indicates continued demand for OAT Agrio’s crop-protection products and expanding commercial activity. A growing sales base can support operating investment, strengthen distribution reach, and provide a durable foundation for earnings over the next several quarters.
Improving Balance SheetLower debt alongside substantial equity growth has strengthened the capital base and reduced financial leverage. This gives OAT Agrio greater resilience and flexibility to fund operations, invest in products, and manage agricultural-market fluctuations without relying as heavily on additional borrowing.
Stronger Cash GenerationThe sharp improvement in operating and free cash flow supports the quality of reported earnings and increases internally generated funding. Stronger cash conversion can help the company maintain investment, support shareholder distributions, and reduce dependence on external financing through the next business cycle.
Bears Say
Margin VariabilityProfitability has been solid but not consistently expanding, with weaker margins in 2024 and limited operating-profit growth in 2025. This suggests that revenue growth is not translating into steadily higher operating leverage, which could constrain earnings progression if margin pressure persists.
Earlier Cash-Flow VolatilityRecent cash generation is strong, but the earlier weakness shows that cash conversion has not been consistently predictable across years. Such volatility can complicate investment and capital-allocation planning, particularly when operating conditions or seasonal agricultural demand become less favorable.
Historically Higher LeverageThe company’s capital structure was meaningfully more leveraged earlier in the period, indicating a history of greater balance-sheet sensitivity than current debt levels suggest. Although leverage has improved, that prior burden highlights the importance of maintaining disciplined borrowing and continued equity support.
4979 FAQ
What was OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2065.00 and its highest was ¥3350.00 in the past 12 months.
What is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥30.55B.
When is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥233.95 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.13%. See more information on OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. have?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. has 11,072,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥233.95 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.082%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4979
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Company Description
OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. specializes in agricultural solutions, engaging in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of agrochemicals and fertilizers throughout the country. Its product offerings include plant protection agents and biostimulants. Beyond its core production, the company also undertakes drug discovery, performs biological evaluations, develops new formulations, and manages the registration of pesticides. Founded in 1950, the company rebranded as OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. in 2014, having previously been known as Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.
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