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Step Co., Ltd. (9795) Stock Price & Analysis
9795 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 2,215.00 - JPY 2,283.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 2,135.00 - JPY 2,620.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 2,155.00
- Volume
- 7,700
- Average Volume (3M)
- 30.17K
- Market Cap
- JPY 37.65B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 27.83B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 7.59B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 102.52M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 12.5
- Beta
- 0.34
- Next Earnings
- Jan 28, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 3.99%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue And Earnings Growth
Revenue grew steadily through 2026, with positive growth in the latest year, while EPS growth reached 7.07%. This combination indicates continuing demand and earnings expansion, supporting reinvestment capacity and the potential for results to compound over the next several quarters.
Strong Profitability
Consistently healthy gross, operating, and net profit margins demonstrate that the company converts revenue into meaningful earnings. This profitability provides resilience, supports internally funded investment, and gives management flexibility to maintain operations and pursue growth through changing conditions.
Conservative Balance Sheet
Minimal debt relative to equity keeps financial risk low and preserves flexibility for investment, dividends, or absorbing weaker periods. Growing equity and assets further support stability, while the conservative funding structure reduces dependence on refinancing or external capital.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow
The shift to negative free cash flow introduces an important pressure point despite strong operating cash generation. It suggests heavier investment or working-capital needs, which could reduce funds available for dividends, expansion, or other capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Margin Compression
Lower profitability than in 2021–2022 suggests that costs have increased or pricing power has softened as revenue expanded. If this trend persists, incremental sales may produce less operating profit, limiting earnings conversion and weakening the durability of future growth.
Limited Return-on-equity Acceleration
Good but largely unchanged returns on equity indicate that the conservative balance sheet has not translated into improving capital efficiency. With growth funded mainly through internal capital, the company may face limits on accelerating shareholder returns without stronger profitability or asset productivity.
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Company Description
Step Co., Ltd.
Step Co.,Ltd. is an educational services provider in Japan, primarily known for running cram schools. The company also manages and operates childcare and nursery facilities. Established in 1975, Step Co.,Ltd. maintains a network of 154 schools located within Kanagawa prefecture, with its headquarters situated in Fujisawa, Japan.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- CEO
- Yosuke Endo
- Employees
- 954
- Website
- www.stepv.co.jp
- Address
- 602 Fujisawa, Fujisawa, KN, 251-0052, JP
Step Co., Ltd. (9795) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |
