Capcom (9697) Stock Overview
Plans, develops, manufactures, sells, and distributes home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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JP¥4.1k
FV
25.6% undervalued intrinsic discount12.63%
Revenue growth p.a.
141
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥3,049.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥5,015.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥2,988.00 |
| Beta | 0.49 |
| 1 Month Change | -14.35% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.26% |
| 1 Year Change | -23.01% |
| 3 Year Change | 12.10% |
| 5 Year Change | 84.51% |
| Change since IPO | 803.94% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 13
9697: Horror Franchise Strength And New IP Potential Will Support Future Margins
Analysts have adjusted their view on Capcom with an updated price target of ¥4,325, reflecting slightly different assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping the headline fair value unchanged. What's in the News Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 7m units sold, highlighting ongoing interest in the franchise's latest mainline entry (TwistedVoxel).Narrative Update • Apr 26
9697: Horror Franchise Momentum And AI Integration Will Support Future Margins
Capcom's analyst price target has shifted slightly lower to around ¥4,325 from about ¥4,389 as analysts refresh their models with modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News "Resident Evil Requiem" has surpassed 7,000,000 units sold, highlighting ongoing interest in Capcom's flagship horror franchise (TwistedVoxel).
Narrative Update • Apr 17
New IP, Same Flywheel — Pragmata Launches to Critical Acclaim as Capcom's Hot Streak Continues
In my last update, I described Resident Evil Requiem's blockbuster launch — five million copies in five days, the fastest-selling entry in the franchise's 30-year history — as evidence that the flywheel I outlined in the original narrative was accelerating. A month and a half later, Capcom has answered the most common bear case against it: can this company build new franchises, or is it just a very good steward of old ones?Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
9697: Horror Franchise Strength And New IP Potential Will Support Future Margins
Analysts have adjusted their view on Capcom with an updated price target of ¥4,325, reflecting slightly different assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping the headline fair value unchanged. What's in the News Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 7m units sold, highlighting ongoing interest in the franchise's latest mainline entry (TwistedVoxel).Narrative Update • Apr 26
9697: Horror Franchise Momentum And AI Integration Will Support Future Margins
Capcom's analyst price target has shifted slightly lower to around ¥4,325 from about ¥4,389 as analysts refresh their models with modest tweaks to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News "Resident Evil Requiem" has surpassed 7,000,000 units sold, highlighting ongoing interest in Capcom's flagship horror franchise (TwistedVoxel).Narrative Update • Apr 17
New IP, Same Flywheel — Pragmata Launches to Critical Acclaim as Capcom's Hot Streak Continues
In my last update, I described Resident Evil Requiem's blockbuster launch — five million copies in five days, the fastest-selling entry in the franchise's 30-year history — as evidence that the flywheel I outlined in the original narrative was accelerating. A month and a half later, Capcom has answered the most common bear case against it: can this company build new franchises, or is it just a very good steward of old ones?Narrative Update • Apr 12
9697: Generative AI And Horror Franchise Momentum Will Support Future Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Capcom to ¥4,389 from ¥4,452, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while keeping the overall view on the stock broadly intact. What's in the News Saudi-owned MiSK Foundation increased its Capcom stake to 6.04% from 5.03%, signaling continued interest from a major shareholder (Gamebiz).Narrative Update • Mar 29
9697: Generative AI And New Horror Release Will Support Future Margins
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Capcom steady at ¥4,451.88 per share, with small tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E informing this unchanged price target. What's in the News "Resident Evil Requiem" recorded a larger U.K. physical launch than both "Resident Evil 4" (2023) and "Resident Evil Village" (2021), while the Nintendo Switch 2 version saw more modest volumes but outperformed "Mario Tennis Fever" in its first week on that console (The Game Business).Narrative Update • Mar 20
Requiem Delivers — RE9 Becomes the Fastest-Selling Resident Evil in History
When I published this narrative three weeks ago, I framed Resident Evil Requiem as the most significant near-term catalyst in Capcom's fiscal year and noted that strong performance could push FY2025 results well above guidance. The early data suggests that framing was, if anything, conservative.Narrative Update • Mar 12
9697: Generative AI Adoption And New IP Pipeline Will Support Margins
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Capcom from ¥4,483 to ¥4,452, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E assumptions. What's in the News "Resident Evil Requiem" recorded a larger U.K. physical launch than 2023's "Resident Evil 4" and 2021's "Resident Evil Village," while its Nintendo Switch 2 version saw more modest unit sales, although above those of "Mario Tennis Fever" in its first week (The Game Business).Narrative Update • Feb 26
9697: Generative AI Adoption In Future Game Pipeline Will Support Margins
Analysts have modestly adjusted their Capcom view by refining inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This has resulted in a price target that remains effectively unchanged at ¥4,483.13.New Narrative • Feb 20
Insert Coin to Continue: The Investment Case for Capcom
How the RE Engine, a Decade of Remakes, and Cultural Phenomenon Status Are Powering One of Gaming's Most Durable Growth Stories I. The Thesis: Why Capcom Stands Apart As someone who has spent the better part of three decades with a controller in hand, I've watched the gaming industry cycle through booms and busts, studio closures and mass layoffs, and the slow erosion of consumer trust at the hands of rushed releases and predatory monetization.Narrative Update • Feb 12
9697: Future Game Pipeline And Generative AI Use Will Support Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Capcom slightly from ¥4,517.50 to ¥4,483.13, reflecting updated assumptions that include a modest adjustment to revenue growth, a slightly different discount rate, a small change in expected profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Capcom is experimenting with generative AI tools to speed up game development processes, according to reporting from IGN.Analysis Article • Feb 03
Capcom's (TSE:9697) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Unsurprisingly, Capcom Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9697 ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report. We...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Capcom Co., Ltd. Just Recorded A 31% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Investors in Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 8.6% to close at JP¥3,758 following the...Narrative Update • Jan 28
9697: Future Game Launches And Generative AI Adoption Will Support Margins
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Capcom to ¥4,517.50 from ¥4,620.63, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth and P/E assumptions, partly offset by a modestly lower discount rate and a stable profit margin outlook. What's in the News Capcom is experimenting with generative AI tools with the aim of speeding up game development workflows, according to a report from IGN (IGN).Analysis Article • Nov 25
Capcom Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:9697) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 13x, you may consider Capcom...Narrative Update • Nov 06
9697: Profit Margins Will Improve Amidst New Game Launches And Dividend Hike
Capcom's analyst price target was modestly reduced from ¥4,641.25 to ¥4,620.63 as analysts cite slightly slower projected revenue growth, with this being offset in part by improved profit margin expectations. What's in the News Capcom announces dividend increase to JPY 20.00 per share for the fiscal second quarter ending March 31, 2026, scheduled for payment starting November 17, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Oct 31
Capcom Co., Ltd. Just Recorded A 11% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 5.8% to...Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Lift Capcom Price Target Amid Improved Margins and Strong Franchise News
Capcom's fair value price target has been raised modestly by analysts from ¥4,620 to ¥4,641.25. The increase is attributed to slightly stronger expected profit margins and lower discount rates, which support a marginally higher valuation.Analysis Article • Oct 20
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Capcom (TSE:9697) Passed With Ease
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Oct 08
Global Expansion And Digital Distribution Will Strengthen Future Position
Capcom's analyst price target has been raised modestly from ¥4,573 to ¥4,620, as analysts factor in slightly improved growth forecasts and profit margins in their updated outlook. What's in the News Capcom announced that Resident Evil Requiem, the upcoming mainline title in the Resident Evil series, will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 at the same time on February 27, 2026.Analysis Article • Sep 26
Capcom (TSE:9697) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥20.00
The board of Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥20.00 per share on the 17th of...Narrative Update • Sep 24
Global Expansion And Digital Distribution Will Strengthen Future Position
Capcom’s fair value was revised marginally lower from ¥4624 to ¥4573, as analysts made slight downward adjustments to both the discount rate and future P/E, indicating minimal change in valuation outlook. What's in the News Capcom’s "Monster Hunter Wilds" was among the top new video game releases in Europe in 2025, though it trailed behind Ubisoft’s "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" and EA’s "Split Fiction" in sales.Analysis Article • Sep 12
Capcom (TSE:9697) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥20.00
The board of Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥20.00 per share on the 17th of...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Global Expansion And Digital Distribution Will Strengthen Future Position
With both the discount rate and future P/E ratio remaining essentially stable, Capcom’s consensus analyst price target is unchanged at ¥4624. What's in the News Capcom's "Monster Hunter Wilds" was among the top new video game releases in Europe in 2025 but was outperformed by Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed Shadows," which became the region's best-selling new game of the year so far (The Game Business).Analysis Article • Aug 26
Capcom (TSE:9697) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥20.00
The board of Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥20.00 per share on the 17th of...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Capcom Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:9697) Price
TSE:9697 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Capcom's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Capcom Co...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Capcom Co., Ltd. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. Capcom beat...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Capcom's (TSE:9697) Recent Growth In Returns
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...New Narrative • Jun 01
Global Expansion And Digital Distribution Will Strengthen Future Position
Expanding globally, especially in emerging markets and digital platforms, is expected to grow Capcom's revenues and international presence.Analysis Article • May 20
Why Capcom's (TSE:9697) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) despite the...Analysis Article • May 15
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Capcom Co., Ltd. (TSE:9697) After Its Yearly Report
Capcom Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9697 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.4% to...Shareholder Returns
| 9697 | JP Entertainment | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -8.9% | -1.6% | 5.0% |
| 1Y | -23.0% | -23.6% | 41.1% |
Return vs Industry: 9697 matched the JP Entertainment industry which returned -23.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 9697 underperformed the JP Market which returned 41.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 9697 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 9697 Average Weekly Movement | 6.2% |
| Entertainment Industry Average Movement | 4.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: 9697 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 9697's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3,976 | Kenzo Tsujimoto | www.capcom.co.jp |
Capcom Co., Ltd. plans, develops, manufactures, sells, and distributes home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games in Japan and internationally. It operates through Digital Contents, Arcade Operations, Amusement Equipments, and Other Businesses segments. The Digital Contents segment develops and sells digital game content for consumer home video game platforms and PC platforms, as well as mobile content.
Capcom Co., Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| 9697 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥1.28t |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥54.59b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥195.37b |
23.4x
P/E Ratio6.5x
P/S RatioIs 9697 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 9697 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | JP¥195.37b |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥85.15b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥110.22b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥55.63b |
| Earnings | JP¥54.59b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 130.49 |
| Gross Margin | 56.42% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.94% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did 9697 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.5%
Current Dividend Yield34%
Payout RatioDoes 9697 pay a reliable dividends?
See 9697 dividend history and benchmarks| Capcom dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Mar 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 23 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 46 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 39 days |
Does 9697 pay a reliable dividends?
See 9697 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 19:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Capcom Co., Ltd. is covered by 26 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Haruka Mori | Barclays |
| Robin Zhu | Bernstein |
| Yoshitaka Nagao | BofA Global Research |