Revenue Growth TrendSANTO shows a strong top-line growth trajectory, with multi-period growth metrics indicating accelerating demand. Durable revenue expansion supports scaling of fixed-cost projects, improves bargaining power with suppliers, and provides a base for reinvestment and sustainable organic growth over months.

Very Low LeverageExtremely low leverage and a high equity ratio provide lasting financial flexibility for capital-intensive engineering projects. This reduces interest burden, lowers default risk, and enables the company to fund bids or capex from own balance sheet, a durable strength in cyclical industries.

Improving Operating MarginsRising gross and operating margins reflect better cost controls and operational execution. Sustained margin improvement enhances resilience to input-cost swings and supports long-term profitability expansion, providing structural support for cash flow if the trends continue.

Bears Say

Low Net ProfitabilityA sub-3% net margin constrains retained earnings and limits the firm's ability to self-fund growth or increase shareholder returns. Persistently thin bottom-line profitability can signal pricing pressure or elevated SG&A/other costs and weakens long-term capacity to build equity value.

Weak Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow growth indicates the company may not consistently convert profits into discretionary cash after capex. This can force external financing for expansion or dividends, increase liquidity risk during downturns, and implies capex or working-capital management issues that affect durability.

Moderate Return On EquityAn ROE below double digits suggests modest effectiveness in deploying shareholders' capital. Over months, this may limit the firm’s ability to attract equity investment and indicates potential inefficiencies in capital allocation or margins versus peers, constraining long-term value creation.

1788 FAQ

What was SANTO CORPORATION’s price range in the past 12 months?

SANTO CORPORATION lowest stock price was ¥3655.00 and its highest was ¥6400.00 in the past 12 months.

What is SANTO CORPORATION’s market cap?

SANTO CORPORATION’s market cap is ¥3.36B.

When is SANTO CORPORATION’s upcoming earnings report date?

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Does SANTO CORPORATION pay dividends?

SANTO CORPORATION pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥100 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on SANTO CORPORATION dividends here

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SANTO CORPORATION’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does SANTO CORPORATION have?

SANTO CORPORATION has 686,000 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

SANTO CORPORATION

Santo Co.,Ltd. engages in the construction contracting business in Japan. The company provides general civil engineering works, such as mountain and flood control works, dam/river construction works, road/bridge construction works, land preparation works, golf course construction works, agricultural civil engineering works, dredging works, ground improvement works, water and sewage works, land development works, port/airport related works, and road works; paving works for land, roads, etc.; special greening works; and underground engineering services. It also undertakes general construction works, including hotels, office/government buildings, factories, stores, warehouse/distribution facilities, apartments/residences, educational and cultural facilities, medical/welfare facilities, temples and shrines, schools/hospitals, amusement facilities, reforms, as well as rental/condominium construction works. In addition, the company provides environmental planning, research, design, supervision, construction, and operation, as well as real estate sales, rentals, brokerages, management, and appraisals. Further, it is involved in the development of land and condominiums/buildings. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Ritto, Japan.