CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) OCF Margin %: -9.25% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:3698 CRI Middleware Co Ltd TSE:3698
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What is CRI Middleware Co OCF Margin %?

CRI Middleware Co TSE:3698 +1.01% 88 OCF Margin % is -9.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,145.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 550 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks worse than 54% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. CRI Middleware Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-171 Mil. CRI Middleware Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,849 Mil. Therefore, CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.25%.

As of today, CRI Middleware Co's current OCF Yield % is 4.03%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3698' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 17.72   Max: 24.64
Current: 7.45


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of CRI Middleware Co was 24.64%. The lowest was 0.82%. And the median was 17.72%.

TSE:3698's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
54% of 550 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 8.955 vs TSE:3698: 7.45


CRI Middleware Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


CRI Middleware Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CRI Middleware Co OCF Margin % Chart

CRI Middleware Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.88 0.82 16.56 10.37 24.64

CRI Middleware Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.27 4.16 22.75 26.84 -9.25

TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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CRI Middleware Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=849.681/3448.587
=24.64 %

CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-171.033/1849.047
=-9.25 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -9.25% mean?
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a OCF Margin % of -9.25% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 24.64. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #297 out of 550 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current OCF Margin % is -9.25%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 24.64. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #297 out of 550 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's OCF Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #297 out of 550 companies for OCF Margin %. This places CRI Middleware Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.96. Historically, CRI Middleware Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 24.64 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 OCF Margin % for an Interactive Media company?
The median OCF Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 8.96, based on 550 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current OCF Margin % is -9.25%. 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1,145.47, compared to a current price of 円1,202.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -9.25%. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current OCF Margin % is -9.25% as of Mar. 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1,202.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,145.47. GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:

  • OCF Margin %: -9.25%
  • GF Value™: 円1,145.47 vs. price of 円1,202.00 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 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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