Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. (JP:138A)

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Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.

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Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. (138A) Price & Analysis

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138A Stock Chart & Stats

¥2740.00

¥25.00(1.03%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥2740.00

¥25.00(1.03%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,725.00 - ¥3,540.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume400.00

Average Volume (3M)7.89K

Market Cap

¥3.26B

Enterprise Value¥2.76B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.31B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥729.80M

Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1

Beta0.46

Next Earnings

Jul 10, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.59%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)89.08

Shares Outstanding992,000

10 Day Avg. Volume3,790

30 Day Avg. Volume7,890

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio12.21

Price to Book (P/B)2.03

Price to Sales (P/S)0.93

P/FCF Ratio58.43

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)131

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.20B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion from 2022–2025 indicates durable demand and successful execution of the restaurant model. Continued revenue growth supports scale economics, funds reinvestment in stores and menu innovation, and underpins medium-term profit recovery potential.

Meaningful Deleveraging TrendA material decline in debt-to-equity through 2024–2025 improves financial resilience and lowers interest exposure. This trend enhances flexibility to invest in growth, smooth working capital cycles, and absorb shocks, strengthening the company's medium-term capital structure.

High Gross Margins & Operating CashVery strong gross margins provide a structural buffer against cost inflation in the restaurant business. Coupled with improved operating cash generation in 2025, this supports sustained reinvestment capacity and operational resilience even while free cash flow lags.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionMaterial margin erosion since 2023 reduces the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable profits. Lower operating and net margins constrain retained earnings for reinvestment and heighten sensitivity to cost shocks, pressuring durable earnings quality.

Uneven Free Cash FlowInconsistent FCF generation limits discretionary capital for dividends, buybacks, or accelerated deleveraging. Negative FCF in 2024 and only modest recovery in 2025 indicate profits are not reliably converting to cash, raising medium-term funding and execution risk.

Remaining Debt Load & Modest ReturnsAlthough leverage has improved, a still-sizable debt burden combined with normalized ROE near 8% constrains capital efficiency and flexibility. This limits room for aggressive expansion or cushioning against downturns without re-leveraging or slower deleveraging.

138A FAQ

What was Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1725.00 and its highest was ¥3540.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.26B.

When is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 56 days.

How were Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported ¥71.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥71.66.

Is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pay dividends?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.59%. See more information on Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. dividends here

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. have?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. has 992,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥71.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.168%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:138A

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Company Description

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.

Hikari Food Service Co Ltd is engaged in the restaurant business in Japan. It mainly provides standing bar-style izakaya restaurants. Some of its restaurants are, Daikoku, Fish Camellia, Kanayamaya Family, and Yakiniku Delux.