Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. (1301) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: ¥58.94B
• Dividend Yield: 2.68%
• Average Volume (3M): 32.62K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 8.6
• Beta (1Y): 0.56
• Revenue Growth: 15.22%
• EPS Growth: 4.80%
• Country: JP
• Employees: 2,089
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Sector Strength: 42
• Industry: Packaged Foods
• EPS (TTM): 96.58
• Shares Outstanding: 12,078,283
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 24,380
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 32,616
• PEG Ratio: 2.13
• Price to Book (P/B): 0.74
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.16
• P/FCF Ratio: -156.97
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: N/A
• Price Target Upside: N/A
• Rating Consensus: N/A
• Number of Analyst Covering: 0
• EPS Forecast (FY): N/A
• Revenue Forecast (FY): N/A

• Rating: 71 Outperform
• Price Target: ¥5,381.00 ▲(10.38% Upside)

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. shows strong financial performance with robust revenue growth and improved margins, though liquidity is impacted by negative free cash flow. The stock appears undervalued with a low P/E ratio and offers a decent dividend yield. Technical indicators suggest potential short-term weakness, but the overall outlook remains positive.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. purchases, sells, imports, and exports marine products in Japan and internationally. The company operates through Marine Products Purchasing, Foods, Logistics, and Tuna segments. It provides fish fillets, crabs, and peeled shrimps. The company also offers sushi toppings to restaurant chains; Dandori Jozu product series that includes sushi toppings, simmered and grilled fish, fried marine products, imitation crab meat, and fish fillets to restaurants, deli departments of retailers, and medical and nursing care facilities; and frozen foods for home use. In addition, it produces canned meat, agricultural, and seafood products, such as mackerel and skipjack; and products under the Sea Marché brand, as well as sells squid jerky and health food products comprising glucosamine and DHA supplements. Further, the company is involved in the operation of cold storage business; and fishing, farming, purchasing, processing, and marketing skipjack, bluefin tuna, and other tuna activities. Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

How the Company Makes Money

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. generates revenue through multiple streams primarily from the sale of seafood products, including fresh and frozen fish, processed seafood, and ready-to-eat meals. The company’s revenue model is based on direct sales to retailers, wholesalers, and food service providers, allowing it to reach a wide customer base. Significant partnerships with fishing companies, distributors, and retailers enhance its supply chain and market presence. Additionally, Kyokuyo capitalizes on international markets by exporting its products, which further diversifies its revenue streams. The company also invests in product innovation and quality assurance, which helps maintain customer loyalty and competitive pricing, contributing to its overall earnings.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. demonstrates strong revenue and profit growth, with improved margins. However, the balance sheet shows a leveraged position, and free cash flow remains negative, impacting liquidity.

Income Statement

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. has shown robust revenue growth with a 15.69% increase from 2024 to 2025. The gross profit margin improved to 12.83%, indicating efficient cost management. The net profit margin also increased to 2.23%, showcasing enhanced profitability. The EBIT and EBITDA margins improved to 3.66% and 4.76% respectively, reflecting stronger operational performance.

Balance Sheet

The company maintains a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20, suggesting a leveraged position which could pose risks. However, the increase in stockholders' equity to ¥66.51 billion and a steady equity ratio of 36.53% indicate a solid equity base that supports financial stability.

Cash Flow

While the operating cash flow improved significantly, turning from negative to positive, the free cash flow remains negative. The operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.87 indicates some alignment between cash generation and reported earnings, though the negative free cash flow suggests that capital expenditures continue to outweigh operating cash inflows.

Breakdown	TTM	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue	310.51B	302.68B	261.60B	272.17B	253.57B	249.20B
Gross Profit	39.17B	38.82B	33.39B	31.03B	28.02B	25.58B
EBITDA	12.00B	14.39B	11.57B	11.17B	8.95B	7.95B
Net Income	5.99B	6.74B	5.94B	5.78B	4.63B	3.84B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	190.36B	182.13B	160.72B	146.29B	130.45B	116.32B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	7.53B	7.51B	8.45B	7.05B	6.54B	7.10B
Total Debt	85.25B	79.92B	74.62B	68.97B	58.12B	51.17B
Total Liabilities	120.31B	113.77B	101.85B	99.33B	88.28B	76.35B
Stockholders Equity	68.30B	66.52B	58.98B	47.54B	42.70B	40.38B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	0.00	-314.00M	-7.06B	-8.54B	-5.99B	3.60B
Operating Cash Flow	0.00	5.84B	-1.72B	-6.24B	-1.13B	6.00B
Investing Cash Flow	0.00	-9.00B	-5.71B	-2.34B	-5.22B	-527.00M
Financing Cash Flow	0.00	2.15B	8.52B	9.01B	5.74B	-4.63B

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Positive
• Last Price: 4875.00
• 50DMA: Positive
• 100DMA: Positive
• 200DMA: Positive
• MACD: Negative
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1301, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4875 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4850.00, above the 50-day MA of 4737.50, and above the 200-day MA of 4608.54, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 57.33 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.94 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.14 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:1301.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
1332	76 Outperform	¥350.30B	11.91	10.81%	2.56%	3.87%	29.64%
1301	71 Outperform	¥58.94B	8.59	10.55%	2.68%	15.22%	4.80%
2811	66 Neutral	¥232.82B	19.79	―	2.11%	3.69%	-50.13%
2264	65 Neutral	¥334.86B	29.95	―	2.42%	2.33%	-8.76%
Sector *	62 Neutral	$20.33B	14.63	-3.31%	3.23%	1.93%	-12.26%
2296	62 Neutral	¥304.29B	19.93	―	2.61%	6.54%	15.08%
2607	59 Neutral	¥332.76B	34.09	―	1.45%	20.02%	―

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. Corporate Events

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. Reports Mixed Financial Results for Q2 2026

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ending March 31, 2026, showing an 11% increase in net sales compared to the previous year. However, the company experienced a decline in operating and ordinary profits by 16.6% and 21.5%, respectively. Despite these challenges, the profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 3.9%. The company forecasts a 15.6% increase in net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with a significant 21.7% rise in profit attributable to owners of the parent, indicating a positive outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:1301) stock is a Buy with a Yen5381.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:1301 Stock Forecast page.