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5253 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1730.00
-¥56.00(-3.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥1730.00
-¥56.00(-3.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,141.00 - ¥1,923.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.98M
Average Volume (3M)1.11M
Market Cap
¥99.92B
Enterprise Value¥79.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥11.88B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.5
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
28.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)41.75
Shares Outstanding65,650,100
10 Day Avg. Volume881,300
30 Day Avg. Volume1,105,706
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.60
Price to Book (P/B)4.39
Price to Sales (P/S)1.78
P/FCF Ratio12.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,100.00Price Target Upside21.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)111.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥53.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rapid Revenue ExpansionRevenue has expanded nearly ninefold over five years, demonstrating strong demand for COVER’s virtual talent IP and content ecosystem. This scale creates a broader base for monetization through digital payments, merchandise, licensing, events, and partnerships over the coming quarters.
Debt-Free Balance SheetA debt-free balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and avoids interest obligations that could constrain investment. Growing equity and assets provide COVER with flexibility to fund studios, content production, talent development, and other initiatives while absorbing operational volatility.
Strong Cash GenerationRising operating cash flow and improved free cash flow indicate that COVER is converting its growing business into internally generated funding. Strong cash generation can support continued content investment, creator development, events, and infrastructure without relying on debt.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThe sharp decline in net margin shows that recent revenue growth is producing less bottom-line profit. If the pressure reflects higher costs, changing revenue mix, or reinvestment needs, sustained margin weakness could limit earnings growth and reduce the benefits of further scale.
Declining Profitability ReturnsPositive ROE confirms that the business remains profitable, but its decline indicates that COVER is generating less return on shareholder capital than previously. Continued deterioration could signal weaker operating efficiency or heavier reinvestment requirements as the company expands.
Cash Flow VolatilityHealthy recent cash generation is tempered by meaningful year-to-year volatility, including notably weaker free cash flow in 2024. Uneven conversion can make internal funding less predictable and complicate planning for sustained investment in content, talent, and production capacity.
5253 FAQ
What was COVER Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
COVER Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1141.00 and its highest was ¥1923.00 in the past 12 months.
What is COVER Corporation’s market cap?
COVER Corporation’s market cap is ¥99.92B.
When is COVER Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
COVER Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were COVER Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
COVER Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported ¥6.38 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥8.96 by -¥2.58.
Is COVER Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts COVER Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does COVER Corporation pay dividends?
COVER Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is COVER Corporation’s EPS estimate?
COVER Corporation’s EPS estimate is 28.07.
How many shares outstanding does COVER Corporation have?
COVER Corporation has 65,650,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to COVER Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
COVER Corporation reported an EPS of ¥6.38 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥8.96. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.242%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of COVER Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5253
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Company Description
COVER Corporation
COVER Corporation specializes in three core areas: virtual platforms, virtual YouTuber (VTuber) talent management, and diverse media ventures. The company's VTuber Production division acts as an agency, dedicated to creating and overseeing virtual personalities. Through its Media Mix efforts, COVER Corporation extends the intellectual property of its VTubers by conceptualizing and developing merchandise, securing licensing deals and collaborations, and producing various content like comics and animation. Additionally, under its Metaverse initiative, the company is developing "Holoearth," an immersive sandbox game designed to offer users expansive freedom within a digital environment. The firm was established in Tokyo, Japan, in 2016.
5253 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥2,100.00
▲(21.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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