Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and a high equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. With a 0.02 debt/equity and ROE above 10%, the company can fund store upkeep, selective expansion, and buffer shocks without relying on external debt, supporting long-term stability and investor resilience.

Consistent Revenue GrowthSteady year-over-year revenue growth demonstrates sustained consumer demand for the company’s formats. Predictable top-line expansion supports capacity planning, incremental operating leverage, and the ability to invest in productivity initiatives that can compound benefits over multiple quarters.

Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash roughly matches net income, indicating earnings convert to cash effectively. Strong OCF underpins working capital needs for inventory and store operations, enabling the business to fund routine capex and day-to-day operations even if free cash flow fluctuates.

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Declining Free Cash FlowA decline from positive to slightly negative free cash flow signals pressure on cash available after investing. Persistent FCF weakness can constrain capital returns, limit strategic investments, and force reliance on balance-sheet buffers or operational fixes to restore durable cash generation.

Thin Net Profit MarginLow single-digit net margins leave limited room to absorb cost inflation or competitive price pressure. Even with healthy gross margins, slim bottom-line profitability makes long-term earnings sensitive to procurement, labor, and rent changes, constraining reinvestment and margin expansion levers.

Brick-and-Mortar ExposureA business model concentrated on physical stores entails sustained fixed costs (store ops, rent, labor) and recurring capex to maintain competitiveness. Over the medium term, this exposure requires continuous efficiency gains or channel diversification to protect margins and traffic.

8198 FAQ

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

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2797.00 and its highest was ¥3950.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥124.11B.

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

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 10, 2026 which is in 47 days.

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

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 08, 2026. The company reported ¥53.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥53.73.

Is Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥85 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. have?

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. has 31,973,848 shares outstanding.

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

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥53.73 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.135%.

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

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Company Description

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd.

Maxvalu Tokai Co.,Ltd. manages a chain of supermarkets. Its supermarkets offer food items. The company also operates Ion drip, a self-service drip coffee store; and online supermarket. The company was formerly known as K.K. Wada Shoji and changed its name to Maxvalu Tokai Co.,Ltd. in 2002. Maxvalu Tokai Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Sunto, Japan.