CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) GF Score: 89/100 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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TSE:3698 CRI Middleware Co Ltd TSE:3698
89 GF Score
Price 円1,155.00
GF Value 円1,154.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is CRI Middleware Co GF Score?

CRI Middleware Co TSE:3698 -6.55% 89 GF Score is 89 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 80.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,154.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

CRI Middleware Co has the GF Score of 89, which implies that the company might have Good outperformance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 9/10
2. Profitability Rank : 9/10
3. Growth Rank : 10/10
4. GF Value Rank : 9/10
5. Momentum Rank : 2/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes CRI Middleware Co might have Good outperformance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


CRI Middleware Co  (TSE:3698) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.


CRI Middleware Co GF Score Related Terms


TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: GF Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CRI Middleware Co GF Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware Co's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 89 mean?
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a GF Score of 89 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 80.00. Over the past decade, CRI Middleware Co's GF Score has ranged from 17.00 to 98.00.
Is CRI Middleware Co's GF Score too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current GF Score of 89 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 80.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.00 to a high of 98.00. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's GF Score compare to NTES and EA?
CRI Middleware Co's GF Score of 89 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, CRI Middleware Co's own GF Score has ranged from 17.00 to 98.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Interactive Media company?
A good GF Score depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. CRI Middleware Co's current GF Score is 89, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 80.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,154.78, compared to a current price of 円1,155.00 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 89, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 80.00. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current GF Score is 89 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,155.00 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,154.78. GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:

  • GF Score: 89 (11% above median its 10-year median of 80.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,154.78 vs. price of 円1,155.00 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CRI Middleware Co Business Description

Address 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, 11th Floor, Shibuya Info Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0031
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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