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4526 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3210.00
-¥50.00(-1.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3210.00
-¥50.00(-1.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,662.00 - ¥3,295.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.00K
Average Volume (3M)91.61K
Market Cap
¥74.45B
Enterprise Value¥78.70K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥17.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)241.15
Shares Outstanding30,705,100
10 Day Avg. Volume57,120
30 Day Avg. Volume91,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.52
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.88
P/FCF Ratio91.71
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)213.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥96.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a strengthened equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatively positioned balance sheet supports investment, smooths through demand cycles, preserves dividend capacity, and enables strategic options like targeted capex or small M&A without stressing liquidity.
Recovered Profitability And Decent MarginsA sustained recovery in profitability after the 2021 loss indicates operational improvements and pricing or mix gains. Gross margin near 31% and positive net margins support internal cash generation and the ability to sustain investment in product development and customer service over the medium term.
Diversified, B2B-focused Business MixExposure to both food ingredients and industrial functional materials creates diversified end-market demand and stable B2B revenue streams. Long-standing customer relationships and product application ties reduce single-market concentration and help revenue resilience across cycles.
Bears Say
Sharp Free Cash Flow DeclineA steep decline in free cash flow and FCF/net income falling to ~16% signal weaker cash conversion and higher working-capital or reinvestment needs. This reduces financial flexibility for dividends, capex, or M&A and raises questions about the stability of cash generation going forward.
Margin Erosion Versus Recent PeakThe rollback from peak margins suggests pressure on pricing, higher input costs, or less favorable mix. Sustained margin compression would reduce free cash flow and return on capital, limiting reinvestment and weakening the company’s ability to finance growth internally over the medium term.
Slowing Top-line And Earnings PressureRevenue deceleration to low single digits and significant EPS decline point to demand softness or margin-related earnings pressure. Persistently slower revenue growth constrains operating leverage and makes it harder to restore prior profitability levels without material cost or product strategy changes.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. News
4526 FAQ
What was Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2662.00 and its highest was ¥3295.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥74.45B.
When is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥64.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.35%. See more information on Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. have?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. has 30,705,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥64.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.799%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4526
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Company Description
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, operates across several key sectors: food ingredients, food applications, healthcare, and chemicals. The company provides a diverse portfolio of food additives, including emulsifiers used in a wide array of products such as baked goods (bread, cake), desserts (whipped topping, ice cream), dairy items (coffee cream, margarine), and other food preparations like tofu, jam, marmalade, cocoa, chocolate, noodles, and mashed potatoes. A specific offering is distilled diglycerine ester, a compound resulting from the interaction of diglycerine with fatty acids. To prolong shelf life, Riken Vitamin supplies natural tocopherol, an antioxidant that prevents oxidation and maintains food freshness. Their product line further encompasses natural food colors and various flavorings suitable for seasoning seafood, poultry, and beef. The company also deals in wakame seaweed, frequently utilized in soups, salads, and instant noodle preparations, alongside integrated stabilizing and emulsifying solutions for frozen treats and dairy products. Additionally, they develop specialized bakery emulsifiers, bread improvers, and cake-enhancing agents. In the chemical realm, Riken Vitamin offers various improving agents, including glycerol, polyglycerol, sorbitan, propylene glycol, and other specialty esters, in addition to vitamins. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Riken Vitamin Oil Co., Ltd. before rebranding as Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. in 1980.
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