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Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. (3053) Price & Analysis

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3053 Stock Chart & Stats

¥174.00

-¥3.00(-1.84%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥174.00

-¥3.00(-1.84%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥166.00 - ¥206.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume530.70K

Average Volume (3M)282.44K

Market Cap

¥12.04B

Enterprise Value¥9.24K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.00B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.07

Next Earnings

Nov 18, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)1.20

Shares Outstanding61,424,000

10 Day Avg. Volume226,250

30 Day Avg. Volume282,440

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.19

Price to Book (P/B)3.11

Price to Sales (P/S)0.73

P/FCF Ratio-46.84

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

De-risked Balance SheetThe company has materially de-risked its balance sheet with debt essentially eliminated by 2025. That durable reduction in leverage increases financial flexibility, lowers interest burden, and gives the company capacity to invest or absorb shocks without immediate refinancing risk.

Strong Gross Margin ExpansionSubstantially higher gross margins over multiple years indicate structural improvements in cost structure or pricing power. Sustained margin expansion supports recovery of profitability even if top-line remains challenged, improving the odds of durable operating leverage once sales stabilize.

Operating Cash Flow Turned PositiveThe shift to positive operating cash flow in 2024–2025 marks progress toward self-funded operations. Consistent cash generation is essential for reinvestment, working-capital stability, and preserving the de-levered balance sheet, making future recovery less dependent on external financing.

Bears Say

Shrinking Revenue TrendMulti-year revenue declines, including a ~23% drop in 2025, point to structural demand, footprint, or competitive weaknesses. Sustained top-line contraction reduces scale, pressures fixed-cost absorption, and limits the ability to convert margin gains into durable profit growth.

Thin Operating ProfitabilityNear-break-even operating margins make results highly sensitive to small adverse shifts in sales or costs. With only ~0.3% operating margin, any reversal in revenue or a cost uptick could quickly re-create losses, undermining the sustainability of the recent recovery.

Uneven Free Cash Flow And Past Cash BurnVolatile free cash flow and prior multi-year cash burn indicate the company has not established repeatable cash conversion. This volatility raises the risk that operational setbacks could force renewed external financing or slow reinvestment, limiting durable recovery prospects.

3053 FAQ

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

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥166.00 and its highest was ¥206.00 in the past 12 months.

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

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥12.04B.

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

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 93 days.

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

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥0.456 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.

Is Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. dividends here

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

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

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

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. has 61,424,000 shares outstanding.

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

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥0.456 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

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

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3053

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Company Description

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. operates a chain of dining establishments both within Japan and across international markets. Its business operations are structured around several core divisions: Pepper Lunch, Ikinari! Steak, other diverse restaurant concepts, and proprietary brand products. The company directly manages and licenses restaurant outlets primarily under its prominent Pepper Lunch and Ikinari! Steak banners. Additionally, it develops and franchises various other specialized eateries, including Chargrilled Steak Kuni, which offers customized steak selections; Kodawari Tonkatsu Katsukitei, focusing on premium pork cutlets; and Gyutan Natori, known for its beef tongue dishes. Beyond its restaurant ventures, the firm also markets a range of unique food products. These specialty items, such as tonkatsu sauce, frozen pepper rice, various dressings, and steak sauce, are available for purchase at its restaurants and through wholesale channels. An online platform further extends its product reach, featuring offerings like frozen Hamburg steak, frozen pepper rice, frozen beef tongue, the Ikinari! Steak meal kit, assorted dressings, steak sauces, and transparent masks designed for culinary personnel. As of March 31, 2019, the company's extensive network included 478 Pepper Lunch locations (56 company-owned and 422 franchised), 439 Ikinari! Steak outlets (283 company-owned and 156 franchised), and 15 additional restaurant concepts. Furthermore, it collaborated with 41 external operators. Founded in 1970, Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.