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Watami Co., Ltd. (7522) Price & Analysis

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7522 Stock Chart & Stats

¥920.00

-¥10.00(-1.05%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥920.00

-¥10.00(-1.05%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥892.00 - ¥1,050.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume69.00K

Average Volume (3M)79.94K

Market Cap

¥39.41B

Enterprise Value¥32.50K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥44.74B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥27.24B

Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4

Beta0.40

Next Earnings

Nov 18, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.04%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)130.28

Shares Outstanding42,684,880

10 Day Avg. Volume62,400

30 Day Avg. Volume79,936

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.27

Price to Book (P/B)1.28

Price to Sales (P/S)0.41

P/FCF Ratio8.38

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

Profitability Turnaround And Revenue GrowthThe shift from losses in 2022 to sustained profitability, alongside strong TTM revenue growth, indicates improved operating execution and customer demand. This provides a more durable earnings base, although growth consistency still matters.

Healthy Gross And Operating MarginsA roughly 55% gross margin and approximately 6.3% EBIT margin show that the restaurant and food-service model is generating meaningful operating contribution. Sustaining these margins could support reinvestment and earnings resilience.

Improving LeverageDebt-to-equity improved from about 1.73 in 2022–2024 to below 1.0 in 2025–TTM, while equity expanded materially. The stronger capital structure reduces balance-sheet risk and improves capacity to absorb normal business volatility.

Bears Say

Sizable Remaining Debt BurdenDespite improvement, TTM debt of about 27.2B remains close to equity of about 29.8B. That sizable obligation can constrain financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to weaker restaurant demand, higher costs, or a prolonged operating slowdown.

Uneven Free Cash Flow ConversionTTM free cash flow is positive at about 4.1B, but it declined 11.7% and represented only about 54% of TTM net income. Uneven cash conversion may limit internally funded expansion and signals working-capital or investment pressure.

Modest Net Profitability And Volatile GrowthTTM net margin is only about 5.5%, and the financial review describes revenue growth as volatile year to year. Thin profitability leaves less buffer against labor, food, occupancy, and other structural cost pressures.

Watami Co., Ltd. News

Watami Delivers Strong Q1 Profit Rebound but Withholds Full-Year Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) has shared an announcement. Watami reported consolidated net sales of ¥24.2 billion...

5d ago

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Watami Completes Restricted Stock Compensation Disposal of Treasury Shares

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) has provided an announcement. Watami Co., Ltd. has completed the payment procedures...

22d ago

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Watami to Grant Restricted Treasury Shares to Directors Under Performance-Linked Plan

The latest update is out from Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ). Watami’s board has approved the disposal...

2M ago

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Watami Clarifies Relationship With Major Shareholder Keniten and Safeguards Minority Interests

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) just unveiled an announcement. Watami Co., Ltd. disclosed that Keniten Co., Ltd....

2M ago

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Watami Discloses FY2026 Financials of Key Asset Management Affiliate Keniten

The latest announcement is out from Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ). Watami disclosed the financial results of...

2M ago

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Watami Buys Majority Stake in Onigilly to Bolster U.S. Food Business and Circular Model

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) just unveiled an update. Watami has moved to deepen its U.S. presence...

3M ago

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Watami Maintains Leadership and Governance Lineup Ahead of 39th Shareholders Meeting

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) has issued an update. Watami Co., Ltd. has announced its slate of...

3M ago

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Watami Boosts Earnings but Withholds Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) has issued an announcement. Watami reported consolidated net sales of ¥93.3 billion...

3M ago

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Watami Books ¥908 Million in Foreign Exchange Gains for FY2026

The latest announcement is out from Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ). Watami Co., Ltd. reported that it...

3M ago

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Watami Books Major Impairment Charges on Southeast Asia Hub and Restaurant Assets

Watami Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7522) ) just unveiled an update. Watami has recorded significant extraordinary impairment losses for...

3M ago

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7522 FAQ

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

Watami Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥892.00 and its highest was ¥1050.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥39.41B.

When is Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 91 days.

How were Watami Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Watami Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥37.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.

Is Watami Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Watami Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Watami Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.04%. See more information on Watami Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Watami Co., Ltd. have?

Watami Co., Ltd. has 42,684,880 shares outstanding.

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

Watami Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥37.46 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.384%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watami Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7522

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Company Description

Watami Co., Ltd.

Watami Co., Ltd. is a diverse enterprise with operations spanning food service, home meal delivery, and agricultural sectors, both within Japan and internationally. The company's portfolio includes managing a chain of restaurants, as well as involvement in organic farming, livestock breeding, and dairy production. Adding to its varied activities, Watami also handles the development, construction, operation, and management of wind power generation facilities. Established in 1967, the company maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.