Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥104 (vs JP¥89.09 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥104 (up from JP¥89.09 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥14.6b (flat on FY 2025). Net income: JP¥807.0m (up 16% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 4.8% in FY 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year. Annonce • May 09
Creo Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on May 08, 2026 Creo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 08, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥52.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 25 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 51% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.5%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.3%). Reported Earnings • Jan 29
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥21.44 (vs JP¥21.44 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥21.44 (up from JP¥21.44 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.46b (flat on 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥166.0m (flat on 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 4.8% (in line with 3Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year. Annonce • Dec 27
Creo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Jan 28, 2026 Creo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 28, 2026 Reported Earnings • Oct 31
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥31.13 (vs JP¥25.94 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥31.13 (up from JP¥25.94 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.71b (up 1.1% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥241.0m (up 19% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 6.5% (up from 5.5% in 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year. Annonce • Sep 27
Creo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 30, 2025 Creo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 30, 2025 Board Change • Sep 08
Less than half of directors are independent There are 3 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 3 new directors. 2 experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. 1 independent director (2 non-independent directors). President & Representative Director Junichi Kakizaki is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2013. Independent External Director Kenichi Haruki was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Reported Earnings • Jul 25
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.85 (vs JP¥0.76 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥6.85 (up from JP¥0.76 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.34b (up 1.9% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥53.0m (up JP¥47.0m from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 0.2% in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year. Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥89.08 (vs JP¥90.21 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥89.08 (down from JP¥90.21 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥14.5b (up 1.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥696.0m (down 2.9% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 4.8% (down from 5.0% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Annonce • May 08
Creo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2025 Creo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥51.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 23 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 52% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Annonce • Mar 04
Creo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 23, 2025 Creo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 23, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jan 30
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥21.44 (vs JP¥24.41 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥21.44 (down from JP¥24.41 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.44b (down 4.1% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥166.0m (down 14% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.8% (down from 5.4% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥25.94 (vs JP¥22.14 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥25.94 (up from JP¥22.14 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.67b (up 2.6% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥203.0m (up 15% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 4.9% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to JP¥931, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.1x. Average trailing P/E is 20x in the Software industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 4.1% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jun 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥90.21 (vs JP¥60.96 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥90.21 (up from JP¥60.96 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥14.4b (down 2.3% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥717.0m (up 47% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 5.0% (up from 3.3% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annonce • May 10
Creo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2024 Creo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2024. Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥90.21 (vs JP¥60.96 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥90.21 (up from JP¥60.96 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥14.4b (down 2.3% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥717.0m (up 47% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 5.0% (up from 3.3% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Annonce • May 09
Creo Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9698) announces an Equity Buyback for 150,000 shares, representing 1.8% for ¥200 million. Creo Co.,Ltd. (TSE:9698) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase 150,000 shares, representing 1.8% of its share capital, for ¥200 million. The purpose of the program is to increase corporate value by improving capital efficiency and to enhance shareholder returns, and to implement these measures in a flexible manner. The program will run until November 29, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the company had 8,335,458 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and 250,230 shares in treasury. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥50.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 24 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 49% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.5%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Reported Earnings • Feb 02
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥24.41 (vs JP¥13.09 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥24.41 (up from JP¥13.09 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.59b (up 2.9% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥194.0m (up 87% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from 3.0% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year. New Risk • Oct 27
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 2.0% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 2.0% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (135% cash payout ratio). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥7.15b market cap, or US$47.6m). Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥22.14 (vs JP¥21.39 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥22.14 (up from JP¥21.39 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.58b (down 4.6% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥176.0m (up 3.5% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.9% (up from 4.5% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year. Reported Earnings • Jul 27
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥14.10 (vs JP¥6.03 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥14.10 (up from JP¥6.03 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.40b (flat on 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥112.0m (up 129% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 1.4% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year and the company’s share price has also fallen by 7% per year. Reported Earnings • May 10
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥60.96 (vs JP¥80.26 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥60.96 (down from JP¥80.26 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥14.7b (flat on FY 2022). Net income: JP¥487.0m (down 26% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.3% (down from 4.4% in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year. Buying Opportunity • May 10
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 3.8%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,130, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 4.9%. Buying Opportunity • Mar 28
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 4.3%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,133, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 4.9%. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share at 4.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 26 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 46% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Buying Opportunity • Mar 03
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 5.7%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,133, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 4.9%. Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥13.09 (vs JP¥5.99 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥13.09 (up from JP¥5.99 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.48b (down 1.6% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥104.0m (up 112% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 1.4% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Buying Opportunity • Dec 06
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 2.5%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,069, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 6.6%. Buying Opportunity • Nov 02
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 6.4%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,044, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 6.6%. Reported Earnings • Oct 28
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥21.39 (vs JP¥22.48 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥21.39 (down from JP¥22.48 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.75b (down 5.4% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥170.0m (down 7.6% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 4.5% (down from 4.6% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 21% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.03 (vs JP¥8.67 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥6.03 (down from JP¥8.67 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.42b (up 6.9% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥49.0m (down 31% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 2.2% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥80.26 (vs JP¥94.81 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥80.26 (down from JP¥94.81 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥14.8b (flat on FY 2021). Net income: JP¥657.0m (down 15% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.4% (down from 5.3% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Annonce • Apr 08
Creo Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 10, 2022 Creo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 10, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥39.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 23 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 46% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.5%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥5.99 (down from JP¥16.86 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥3.54b (up 8.6% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥49.0m (down 65% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 4.2% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buying Opportunity • Jan 19
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 6.5%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,266, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.8% per annum over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11% per annum over the last 3 years. Reported Earnings • Oct 28
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥22.48 (vs JP¥31.52 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥3.96b (up 4.9% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥184.0m (down 29% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 6.8% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jun 30
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥94.81 (vs JP¥88.49 in FY 2020) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥14.7b (flat on FY 2020). Net income: JP¥776.0m (up 6.2% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.3% (up from 5.0% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year. Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥94.80 (vs JP¥88.49 in FY 2020) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥14.7b (flat on FY 2020). Net income: JP¥776.0m (up 6.2% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.3% (up from 5.0% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥36.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 24 June 2021. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Reported Earnings • Feb 05
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥16.86 (vs JP¥27.12 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥3.26b (down 5.1% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥138.0m (down 38% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 4.2% (down from 6.5% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 34% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 07
New 90-day high: JP¥1,495 The company is up 14% from its price of JP¥1,311 on 09 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 17
New 90-day high: JP¥1,328 The company is up 2.0% from its price of JP¥1,305 on 18 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Software industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥31.52 The company reported a decent second quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥3.78b (down 1.5% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥258.0m (up 2.8% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from 6.5% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 31% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 18
New 90-day low: JP¥1,190 The company is down 5.0% from its price of JP¥1,248 on 20 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Software industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 01
First half earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of JP¥689.0m, down 18% from the prior year. Total revenue was JP¥14.5b over the last 12 months, up 2.5% from the prior year.