Strong Balance Sheet And Low LeverageA low debt-to-equity profile and robust equity ratio provide lasting financial resilience, reducing refinancing risk and enabling the company to fund operations or capex internally. This structural strength supports strategic flexibility through economic cycles and preserves shareholder optionality.

Improving Operating Cash FlowSustained improvement in operating cash flows indicates the core business is generating more cash from operations, reducing dependency on external financing. Over the medium term this strengthens liquidity, funds reinvestment in stores or services, and underpins durable operational stability.

Stable Gross Margin With Recent Revenue UpliftStable gross margins alongside higher top-line demonstrate the company maintains cost control and core product pricing power. Persisting this combination supports margin sustainability and gives scope to absorb SG&A or invest in customer initiatives without eroding core profitability over multiple quarters.

Bears Say

Negative Free Cash Flow Due To High CapexPersistent negative free cash flow reduces financial flexibility, forcing reliance on debt or equity to fund growth. Over months this can constrain dividends, limit strategic investments, and pressure liquidity if capex intensity remains elevated versus cash generation.

Eroding Net Profit MarginA decline in net margin signals either rising operating costs or weaker pricing power. If this trend persists, it will reduce retained earnings and ROE, limiting internally available capital for expansion and making the business more sensitive to revenue volatility over the medium term.

Recent Reported Revenue Contraction MetricNegative reported revenue growth suggests recent demand weakness or market share loss. Continued top-line contraction undermines scale economies and operating leverage, making margin recovery and cash generation more difficult and raising strategic execution risk over coming quarters.

7444 FAQ

What was Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1784.00 and its highest was ¥2199.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥11.48B.

When is Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 90 days.

How were Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥40.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥40.01.

Is Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.6%. See more information on Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. have?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. has 5,441,568 shares outstanding.

What happened to Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥40.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.892%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Harima-Kyowa Co., Ltd.

Harima-Kyowa Co.,LTD. engages in the wholesale of daily necessities, cosmetics, and toiletries in Japan. The company offers detergent-related, home product, household paper, and hygiene products. It also provides logistics services for daily necessities, cosmetics, apparel, room temperature food, bedding, pet supplies, etc. The company distributes its products to stores, including drug stores, supermarkets, and home improvement stores. In addition, it is involved in the leasing of real estate properties. Harima-Kyowa Co.,LTD. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Himeji, Japan.