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

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138A

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¥1,471.00 - ¥3,315.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume400.00

Average Volume (3M)7.89K

Market Cap

¥2.87B

Enterprise Value¥2.31B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.31B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥729.80M

Price to Earnings (P/E)25.9

Beta0.25

Next Earnings

Apr 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.59%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-15.37

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)211.7

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.80B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion across 2022–2025 indicates durable demand for the company's restaurant offerings and successful expansion or same-store performance. Sustainable revenue growth supports scale economics, supplier leverage, and provides a base to restore margins over the next several quarters.

Meaningful DeleveragingA materially lower debt-to-equity ratio and a stronger equity base reduce refinancing and liquidity risk and increase strategic flexibility. This deleveraging trend supports capital allocation for remodels, new openings, or resilience through slower demand periods over the medium term.

High Gross Margins & Positive OCFVery high gross margins indicate durable unit economics and pricing power at the cost-of-goods level, while positive operating cash flow in 2025 shows core operations generate cash. Together these support reinvestment and medium-term financial resilience despite current margin headwinds.

Bears Say

Operating Margin CompressionSharp margin erosion from peak levels signals rising operating costs or deteriorating operating leverage. If sustained, lower margins will limit earnings power from growing revenues, constrain free cash flow conversion, and pressure returns even as sales expand over the next 2–6 months.

Uneven Free Cash Flow / Weak Cash ConversionInconsistent free cash flow and weak conversion of reported profits into discretionary cash reduce funding available for debt paydown, capex, or shareholder returns. This makes capital allocation more constrained and raises execution risk if margin pressures persist.

Remaining Sizable Debt LoadAlthough leverage has improved, a meaningful remaining debt stock exposes the company to higher interest costs and refinancing risk. This limits financial flexibility and raises vulnerability to cost-of-capital moves or weaker cash flow during industry slowdowns.

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 ¥1471.00 and its highest was ¥3315.00 in the past 12 months.

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

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.87B.

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

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 14, 2026 which is in 17 days.

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

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported -¥15.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥15.37.

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 -¥15.37 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.578%.

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.