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2871 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2051.00
-¥19.00(-0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2051.00
-¥19.00(-0.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,628.00 - ¥2,233.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume535.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.21M
Market Cap
¥550.21B
Enterprise Value¥589.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥52.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥124.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.6
Beta<0.01
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS Estimate
28.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)109.06
Shares Outstanding256,984,950
10 Day Avg. Volume920,980
30 Day Avg. Volume1,207,673
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.72
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio26.61
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,350.00Price Target Upside14.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)106.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥635.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue And Improving MarginsNichirei shows steady revenue expansion and improving gross margins since FY2023, with operating margins stable in the mid‑5% range. This indicates disciplined cost control and higher-value product mix, supporting durable earnings power and predictable operating performance over multiple cycles.
Diversified Business Model (foods + Cold-chain)The combination of processed/frozen food manufacturing and temperature-controlled logistics creates diversified, recurring revenue streams. Vertical integration and cold-chain capabilities enable cross-selling, steady third-party logistics fees, and structural demand resilience versus pure-play food processors.
Manageable Leverage And Balance-sheet ResilienceLeverage is moderate (D/E ~0.4–0.5) with equity and asset growth, providing financial resilience. This capital-structure posture preserves strategic flexibility for capex and working-capital needs, helping the firm withstand industry slowdowns while funding gradual expansion or maintenance of cold-chain capacity.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash Flow ConversionFree cash flow conversion has been inconsistent and declined meaningfully in FY2026, reducing internally generated funding. This volatility makes it harder to sustainably finance dividends, reinvestment, or M&A from operations, increasing reliance on external funding when strategic opportunities or shocks arise.
Modest Net MarginsNet margins are modest at roughly 3–4%, leaving limited buffer against commodity, energy or logistics cost increases. Narrow margins heighten profit sensitivity to input inflation or supply-chain disruptions, challenging long-term margin expansion and return on invested capital without efficiency gains or price power.
Recent Uptick In Total DebtAn increase in total debt in FY2026 reverses some deleveraging momentum. Coupled with volatile FCF, higher debt levels can raise interest and refinancing risk and constrain free cash deployment for capex or strategic initiatives, narrowing financial flexibility over the medium term.
Nichirei Corporation News
2871 FAQ
What was Nichirei Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nichirei Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1628.00 and its highest was ¥2233.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nichirei Corporation’s market cap?
Nichirei Corporation’s market cap is ¥550.21B.
When is Nichirei Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nichirei Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Nichirei Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Nichirei Corporation released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥21.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥26.9 by -¥5.06.
Is Nichirei Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nichirei Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nichirei Corporation pay dividends?
Nichirei Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.58%. See more information on Nichirei Corporation dividends here
What is Nichirei Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Nichirei Corporation’s EPS estimate is 28.93.
How many shares outstanding does Nichirei Corporation have?
Nichirei Corporation has 256,984,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nichirei Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nichirei Corporation reported an EPS of ¥21.84 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥26.9. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.082%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nichirei Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2871
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Nichirei Corporation
Operating primarily within Japan, Nichirei Corporation is a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning several key sectors: food processing, seafood, meat and poultry, supply chain management, property development, and biosciences. Its extensive food product portfolio encompasses a variety of frozen meals, acerola-based items, packaged ice, value-added agricultural products, health-oriented wellness foods, and convenient retort-pouch offerings. The company's logistics division delivers comprehensive services, including temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, delivery solutions, and expert supply chain consulting, in addition to manufacturing and distributing ice. Nichirei further diversifies through its real estate arm, which manages and leases office buildings and parking facilities, sells residential land, and provides construction and planning expertise. Its biosciences division focuses on cutting-edge cell biotechnology and developing functional materials. Established in 1942 and headquartered in Tokyo, this enterprise was initially known as Nippon Reizo Co. Ltd. before adopting its current name, Nichirei Corporation, in February of 1985.
2871 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥2,350.00
▲(14.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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