Balance Sheet StrengthYonkyu's very low leverage and high equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. A 0.19 debt-to-equity and 74.2% equity base reduce refinancing risk, support capital spending or weather cyclical agricultural downturns, and preserve creditor confidence over months.

Cash Flow GenerationThe move to positive free cash flow and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 1.6 indicates improving cash conversion. Sustained FCF enables self-funded capex, working capital support, and potentially steadier dividends or debt reduction across the medium term.

Operating Margin StabilityConsistent gross and operating margins suggest effective cost controls in a low-margin agricultural segment. Stable margins provide resilience to revenue swings, underpin predictable operating earnings, and help preserve cash generation even if top-line growth is muted.

Bears Say

Top-line DeclineA shrinking revenue trend, though modest, is structurally important for an agricultural products firm where scale matters. Continued revenue declines would limit fixed-cost absorption, constrain reinvestment ability, and raise questions about market share or demand sustainability.

Low Return On EquityROE at 3.6% indicates limited effectiveness in converting equity into earnings. Over months, persistently low ROE can signal weak pricing power or capital allocation, reducing shareholder value creation and making growth investments harder to justify.

Cash Flow VolatilityVolatility in free cash flow undermines planning for capex, dividends, and debt service. In agriculture, working capital swings and capex timing can widen this variability, limiting the firm's ability to fund steady strategic initiatives without external financing.

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

Yonkyu Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1998.00 and its highest was ¥3195.00 in the past 12 months.

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Yonkyu Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥37.69B.

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

Yonkyu Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 85 days.

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

Yonkyu Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 02, 2026. The company reported ¥48.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥48.76.

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Yonkyu Co., Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.72%. See more information on Yonkyu Co., Ltd. dividends here

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Yonkyu Co., Ltd. has 12,290,862 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

Yonkyu Co., Ltd.

The Yonkyu Co.,Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates in the fishery industry in Japan. It operates through Fresh Fish Sales Business, Food and Feed Sales Business, and Other Business segments. The company engages in the sale of fresh fish, and wild fish and yellowtail fillets; procurement and sale of natural juvenile fish to aquaculture companies; production and sale of artificially hatched fry to aquaculture companies; and farming and sales of tuna and eels. It also sells live feed, compound feed, moist pellets, etc. for farmed fish to aquaculture companies. In addition, the company provides general cargo transportation services. The Yonkyu Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Uwajima, Japan.