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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)27.27K
Market Cap
¥31.18B
Enterprise Value¥31.90K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥11.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)289.99
Shares Outstanding11,072,000
10 Day Avg. Volume28,430
30 Day Avg. Volume27,273
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 revenue growth through 2025 indicates sustained demand for OAT Agrio’s crop-protection products and expanding commercial activity. A growing sales base can support broader distribution, recurring seasonal purchases, and continued investment in product development and market expansion.
Stronger Balance SheetDebt reduction alongside strong equity growth has materially improved the capital base and reduced leverage. This strengthens financial resilience, gives management more flexibility to fund operations and development, and lowers the balance-sheet burden associated with future growth.
Improved Cash GenerationThe substantial increase in operating and free cash flow during 2024–2025 supports the quality of reported earnings and provides internally generated funding. Stronger cash conversion can help finance product investment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns without relying as heavily on external capital.
Bears Say
Margin VariabilityUneven profitability and limited operating-profit expansion suggest that revenue growth has not translated consistently into stronger operating leverage. If this pattern persists, margin variability could constrain earnings growth and reduce the durability of returns from additional sales.
Earlier Cash-Flow VolatilityThe sharp improvement in recent cash generation is positive, but the earlier weakness shows that cash conversion has not been consistently stable across the period. Such volatility can complicate planning and make internally funded investment or debt reduction less predictable.
Historically High LeverageAlthough leverage has improved substantially, the prior period of debt exceeding equity demonstrates that the company has carried a materially heavier capital burden in recent years. This history remains relevant because it highlights the financial risk that accompanied earlier expansion and operations.
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 ¥31.18B.
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 57 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 2.09%. 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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