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Cox Co., Ltd. (9876) Stock Price & Analysis

9876 Stock Chart & Stats

¥211.00-¥1.00(-0.47%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥210¥215¥220¥2253 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 210.00 - JPY 212.00
52-Week Range
JPY 206.00 - JPY 324.00
Previous Close
JPY 212.00
Volume
17.70K
Average Volume (3M)
16.75K
Market Cap
JPY 5.83B
Enterprise Value
JPY 308.09M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 5.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 0
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.2
Beta
0.28
Next Earnings
Jan 14, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Debt-free Balance Sheet

A zero-debt balance sheet materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, giving durable flexibility to fund inventory, capex, or strategic initiatives from internal resources. This conservative capital structure supports resilience through retail cycles and preserves optionality for long-term investments.

Profitability Recovery

A sustained rebound from a 2022 loss into solid net income through 2023–2026 shows structural improvements in operations and cost control. Strong gross profit backs operating margins, indicating the business can generate recurring earnings power if product assortments and pricing discipline persist over the medium term.

Positive Cash Generation 2023–2026

Consistent positive operating and free cash flow across several years supports self-funded working capital and reinvestment without relying on debt. Free cash flow tracking close to net income in 2024–2025 suggests earnings quality and strengthens the firm's ability to sustain operations and strategic spending over time.

Bears Say

Revenue Contraction

A slight revenue decline in 2026 reflects demand softness in apparel, which is structural for margin-sensitive retail. Without top-line growth, scale benefits and gross margin leverage are constrained, making sustained profit expansion harder and increasing reliance on cost cuts or mix improvement to drive long-term earnings.

Cash Flow Volatility

Intermittent large swings in operating and free cash flow reduce predictability for inventory funding and investments. The 2022 negative trough and a 2026 step-down indicate the business can be sensitive to seasonality, markdowns or working capital swings, limiting reliable capital allocation over the medium term.

Profitability And ROE Volatility

Volatile ROE and episodic negative returns signal inconsistency in translating assets and equity into sustainable profits. For a retail apparel operator, this implies exposure to inventory risk, margin pressure, and execution variability, which undermines confidence in steady long-term shareholder returns despite a strong balance sheet.

9876 FAQ

What was Cox Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cox Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥206.00 and its highest was ¥324.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Cox Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Cox Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥5.83B.
When is Cox Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Cox Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Cox Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 13, 2026. The company reported ¥5.23 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Cox Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Cox Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Cox Co., Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cox Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Cox Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Cox Co., Ltd. have?
Cox Co., Ltd. has 27,711,027 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cox Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cox Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥5.23 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.084%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cox Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9876
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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