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Shochiku Co., Ltd. (9601) Price & Analysis

9601 Stock Chart & Stats

¥11,630.00¥210.00(1.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 10,500JPY 11,000JPY 11,5003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 11,570.00 - JPY 11,730.00
52-Week Range
JPY 9,860.00 - JPY 13,450.00
Previous Close
JPY 11,420.00
Volume
51.70K
Average Volume (3M)
38.52K
Market Cap
JPY 159.72B
Enterprise Value
JPY 192.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 18.66B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 65.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
86.3
Beta
-0.10
Next Earnings
Jan 08, 2027
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 25, 2027
Dividend Yield
0.34%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Rebound And Return To Profitability

A clear 2026 revenue rebound and return to operating profit signal improving demand and execution. Structurally this supports reinvestment in content and theater operations, reduces near-term reliance on external financing and improves the company's ability to sustain programming and licensing strategies over several quarters.

Improving Balance-sheet Leverage

A falling debt-to-equity trend materially reduces financial risk and increases strategic flexibility. Structurally lower leverage improves resilience to box-office or programming swings, permits steadier funding for production cycles, and supports longer-term investments in venues and IP monetization without immediate refinancing pressure.

Stronger Cash Generation In 2026

Material improvement in OCF and FCF and high cash conversion versus earnings enhances internal funding for content, maintenance and modest capital expenditures. Over a multi-quarter horizon this reduces dependency on external capital and supports predictable operational funding for theatrical schedules and distribution efforts.

Bears Say

Volatile Historical Earnings And Cash Flows

Repeated swings between profits and losses create structural forecasting and planning challenges. For a content-driven media company this volatility complicates multi-year investment in productions, risks abrupt cuts to programming during downturns, and can undermine consistent reinvestment and stakeholder confidence.

Modest Margins And Low Returns On Equity

Modest margins and low ROE limit the company's ability to generate high incremental shareholder value from its asset base. Structurally this constrains capacity to self-fund major content initiatives or theatre upgrades without sacrificing returns or increasing leverage, and reduces buffer against industry cost pressure.

High Sensitivity To Content Success And Fixed-cost Leverage

Dependence on hit-driven titles and scheduled live performances creates lumpy revenue and cash profiles. Fixed theatre and production costs mean underperforming releases quickly depress margins and cash flow, making durable planning and steady free cash generation difficult absent consistent content pipeline success.

Shochiku Co., Ltd. News

9601 FAQ

What was Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥9860.00 and its highest was ¥13450.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥159.72B.
When is Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 14, 2026. The company reported ¥74.05 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Shochiku Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Shochiku Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.34%. See more information on Shochiku Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shochiku Co., Ltd. have?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has 13,937,857 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shochiku Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥74.05 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.665%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shochiku Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9601
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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