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OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. (4979) Price & Analysis

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4979 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2254.00

-¥27.00(-1.37%)

At close: Jan 08 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)32.11K

Market Cap

¥26.75B

Enterprise Value¥31.38B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.62B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.23B

Price to Earnings (P/E)9.1

Beta0.67

Next Earnings

Aug 07, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.45%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)266.63

Shares Outstanding11,072,000

10 Day Avg. Volume42,160

30 Day Avg. Volume32,113

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

Cash Generation ImprovementA material step-up in operating and free cash flow across 2024–2025 creates durable internal funding for capex, R&D, debt reduction, and distributions. Historically high FCF relative to net income supports earnings quality and strengthens multi-year financial flexibility.

Improving Balance SheetFalling debt and a rising equity base materially reduce leverage and interest burden, boosting resilience to downturns. Stronger capitalization improves capacity for strategic investment, M&A or shareholder returns and lowers refinancing risk over the medium term.

Consistent Revenue Growth With Healthy MarginsSustained top-line growth with historically healthy gross and operating margins points to a resilient agrochemicals business model and pricing or formulation advantages. This foundation supports persistent cash generation and long-term profitability if product demand endures.

Bears Say

Margin Variability / Weak Operating LeverageYear-to-year margin swings and limited operating profit expansion despite higher net income suggest constrained operating leverage or pressure on gross/operating margins. Persistent variability could limit sustainable margin improvement and weaken long-term return on capital.

Earlier Cash-flow VolatilityNotable OCF weakness in 2022–2023 shows cash generation can be cyclical, likely tied to working-capital swings or product demand cycles. That historic volatility raises the risk that cash flows may revert, stressing investment plans or payout commitments in adverse years.

Past High Leverage; Limited Recent Capital-efficiency MetricsA history of debt-to-equity above 1x creates legacy risk if margins or cash flows deteriorate. The absence of 2025 leverage and return ratios limits visibility into current capital efficiency, complicating assessment of whether stronger cash flows have sustainably improved returns.

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 ¥26.75B.

When is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 7 days.

How were OAT Agrio Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥128.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥128.2.

Is OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.45%. 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 ¥128.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.231%.

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.