Argus Research Initiates Equity Research Report Coverage on CTW Cayman (NasdaqCM:CTW)

CTW Cayman (NasdaqCM:CTW) received new equity research coverage from Argus Research on December 4, 2025, which highlights CTW's position in browser-based Japanese anime games and provides a fair value estimate of $9.00 per share.

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CTW Cayman (NasdaqCM:CTW) received new equity research coverage from Argus Research on December 4, 2025, which highlights CTW's position in browser-based Japanese anime games and provides a fair value estimate of $9.00 per share.

Key facts: CTW operates the H5 platform G123.jp with 31 active games and 10 games in preregistration; active users rose ~22% to 261 million in fiscal 2025 (ended July 31); revenue from outside Japan increased to ~30% of total (from ~19% in fiscal 2024); cash on the balance sheet was $12.2 million as of July 31, 2025, and CTW raised $12 million gross in an August 2025 IPO. Argus cites investments in AI, fast time-to-market from IP relationships, and no long-term debt as positives.

Positive

• Active users +22% to 261 million in fiscal 2025
• International revenue share increased to ~30% from ~19% in fiscal 2024
• Raised $12 million gross in August 2025 IPO
• No long-term debt and $12.2 million cash on July 31, 2025
• Argus fair value estimate of $9.00 per share

Negative

• Approximately 70% of revenue remains from Japan (30% outside Japan)
• Cash on hand of $12.2 million before the IPO may limit runway without further raises

Argus Dec 4 session

+4.48% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – CTW

In the Dec 4 session, CTW gained 4.48%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement introduced independent coverage from Argus, emphasizing CTW’s position in anime-ba...

Analysis

This announcement introduced independent coverage from Argus, emphasizing CTW’s position in anime-based HTML5 gaming, a user base of 261 million, and rising overseas revenue at about 30% of total. It also noted a solid balance sheet with $12.2 million in cash and no long-term debt, plus $12 million raised in an IPO. Investors may focus on future user growth, new title launches, and the company’s ability to monetize engagement while managing reliance on key IP and developers.

Key Figures

Active games: 31 games Games in preregistration: 10 games Active users: 261 million +5 more

Active games

31 games

Current titles on G123.jp platform

Games in preregistration

10 games

Upcoming titles in pipeline

Active users

261 million

Fiscal 2025 active users, up ~22%

Overseas revenue mix

30% of revenue

Revenue outside Japan in fiscal 2025 (vs ~19% in 2024)

Cash balance

$12.2 million

Cash as of July 31, 2025; no long-term debt

IPO proceeds

$12 million

Gross proceeds from August 2025 initial public offering

Argus fair value

$9.00 per share

Argus Research enterprise value/revenue-based estimate

Current share price

$2.05

Pre-news trading level on reported date

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 04

5 events

1. Dec 04

   Research coverage

   24h Move

   +4.5%

   Argus initiated coverage and highlighted a $9.00 per share fair value.

2. Dec 02

   Game launch

   24h Move

   +4.5%

   Launch of new Crayon Shinchan game expanding the G123.jp catalog.

3. Nov 17

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   -0.9%

   FY25 results with strong revenue growth and profitability following the IPO.

4. Nov 10

   Earnings date

   24h Move

   +0.8%

   Announcement of FY25 results release date and related webcast schedule.

5. Oct 13

   Conference participation

   24h Move

   +0.0%

   Participation in Planet MicroCap Showcase conference and investor meetings.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

html5, artificial intelligence (ai), ipo, roas

4 terms

html5 technical

"Its flagship HTML5 (H5) platform, G123.jp, delivers free-to-play games..."

HTML5 is the modern standard language used to build and structure web pages and web-based apps, acting like a universal blueprint that browsers and devices follow to display content and run features such as video, forms, and interactive elements. For investors, HTML5 matters because it shapes how customers access a company’s services, affects development cost and speed, and can influence user engagement and revenue much like a storefront design affects foot traffic and sales.

artificial intelligence (ai) technical

"opportunities presented by advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data analytics."

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, and making decisions. For investors, AI can enhance how businesses analyze data, automate processes, and innovate, potentially leading to increased efficiency and new opportunities in the market.

ipo financial

"it raised $12 million in gross proceeds from an initial public offering."

An initial public offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time, making its ownership available on the stock market. This allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors to fund growth or other goals. For investors, an IPO offers a chance to buy into a company early in its public journey, potentially benefiting if the company grows in value.

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roas financial

"enhancing the platform's efficiency in acquiring new users and generating positive return on advertising spending (ROAS)."

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) measures how much revenue a company earns for each dollar spent on advertising — for example, a ROAS of 4 means $4 of sales for every $1 spent. Investors use it like a fuel-efficiency gauge for marketing: higher ROAS means advertising is generating sales more efficiently, which can boost profitability and help assess whether ad spending is likely to drive sustainable growth.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Research, an independent investment research firm, has launched Equity Research Report coverage on CTW Cayman (NasdaqCM:CTW).

Click Here to view the full Argus Equity Research Report.

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS: Excerpts (as conveyed by Argus Analyst Steve Silver) include:

CTW: An emerging leader in browser-based Japanese anime games

• Long-standing Relationships With IP Holders Driving Robust Game Portfolio: CTW has established relationships with anime IP holders and collaborates with top-tier developers to deliver games that appeal to a global audience of anime fans and gamers, with users in more than 190 countries. Its strategy has fostered a rapid speed to market for new titles and focuses on user engagement and in-game purchases to drive revenue growth. The company currently has 31 active games on its G123.jp platform, with another 10 games in preregistration (inclusive of a new game launched subsequent to our initiation report).
• Leader in Fast-Growing Anime Segment of Gaming Industry: Since its founding in 2013, CTW has grown into the market leader in the anime IP–based H5 games market, based on calendar year 2023 gross billings, according to Frost & Sullivan. These games are accessible globally via mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. Frost & Sullivan projects the global market for anime-based games to grow at a faster rate than the broader gaming industry.
• Growing User Base: The total number of active users on CTW's platform increased by approximately 22% to 261 million in fiscal 2025 (ended on July 31). With the growing global interest in Japanese anime, including on many Western streaming services, CTW is focused on continuing to expand its global active user base, increase the conversion of active users into paying users, add additional game titles to its platform, and enhance platform monetization and profitability.
• Global Expansion Amid Rising Demand for Japanese Anime: We see CTW diversifying the geographic reach for the games released on its platform. In fiscal 2025, revenue from outside of Japan increased to approximately 30% of total revenue, up from around 19% in fiscal 2024. We think there is sufficient demand to warrant continued marketing investment to attract new users to the platform.
• Investments in AI and Advanced Technologies: In our view, CTW is capitalizing on opportunities presented by advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time data analytics. We see use of these technologies enhancing the platform's efficiency in acquiring new users and generating positive return on advertising spending (ROAS). In addition, we see applications for AI use in maximizing gamer engagement, including localization based on various gamer languages.
• Strong Financial Profile: As of July 31, 2025, CTW had cash of $12.2 million on its balance sheet, with no long-term debt. Subsequently, in August 2025, it raised $12 million in gross proceeds from an initial public offering. The IPO represented CTW's first raise of external capital, which we attribute to its history of organic growth, cash generation, and profitability.
• Fair Value: Based on our enterprise value (EV)/revenue analysis, we arrive at a fair value estimate for CTW of $9.00 per share.

INVESTMENT THESIS: Click Here to view full Argus Equity Research Report and Investment Thesis.

CTW Cayman (NasdaqCM:CTW)                                ctw.inc/?lang=en

Tokyo-headquartered CTW Cayman operates a browser-based video game platform built around popular Japanese anime franchises. Its flagship HTML5 (H5) platform, G123.jp, delivers free-to-play games to gamers and anime fans in 190 countries worldwide across all web-enabled devices—particularly mobile—with titles developed primarily from licensed anime IP. The platform brings anime worlds to life through third-party game development, online distribution, marketing and advertising services, development support, and customer support, creating a seamless experience for fans of Japanese animation.

For more information please contact:

Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
investor@ctw.inc

About Argus Research Corp. 

Headquartered in NYC, Argus Research (www.argusresearch.com) is a leading independent equity research firm (est. 1934)  ̶ providing fundamental and quantitative research coverage on more than 1,600 companies across all 11 sectors of the S&P 500, as well as macroeconomic and equity market forecasts, thematic research, model portfolios and IPO research. In addition, Argus has recently committed to providing a company sponsored research solution for small & mid-cap companies seeking coverage. Argus's CSR Research Reports & earnings estimates (if applicable) are available on major research / earnings estimate aggregator platforms, including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Factset and S&P Global.

For more Information please contact:

Darrell Stone
646-747-5438
dstone@argusresearch.com

Argus Research Co. has received a flat fee from the company discussed in this report as part of a Sponsored Research agreement between Argus and the company. No part of Argus Research's compensation is directly or indirectly related to the content of this assessment or to other opinions expressed in this report. Please refer to the full Argus report and the disclaimer for complete disclosures.

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What did Argus Research report about CTW Cayman (CTW) on December 4, 2025?

Argus initiated coverage highlighting CTW's anime H5 games, user growth, global expansion and set a fair value of $9.00 per share.

How many active users did CTW report for fiscal 2025 and how much did that change?

CTW reported approximately 261 million active users in fiscal 2025, an increase of about 22% year-over-year.

What proportion of CTW's revenue came from outside Japan in fiscal 2025 (CTW)?

Revenue from outside Japan rose to about 30% of total revenue in fiscal 2025, up from roughly 19% in fiscal 2024.

What were CTW's cash and debt positions reported for July 31, 2025?

As of July 31, 2025 CTW had $12.2 million in cash and no long-term debt.

How much did CTW raise in its August 2025 IPO and why does that matter to investors?

CTW raised approximately $12 million gross in its August 2025 IPO, representing its first external capital raise and increasing liquidity.

How many active and preregistration games does CTW operate on G123.jp (CTW)?

CTW operates 31 active games on G123.jp and had about 10 games in preregistration at the time of the report.