Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. (JP:1376)
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Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd.
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,594.00
▼(-1.91% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:01/04/26
The score is driven primarily by a very conservative, near debt-free balance sheet and steady profitability with a 2025 revenue rebound. Offsetting this is significant cash-flow volatility, which lowers confidence in earnings quality. Technically, the stock is in a constructive uptrend with positive momentum, while valuation appears reasonable with a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
A near debt-free balance sheet and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility: the company can withstand cyclical agricultural shocks, fund working-capital needs or targeted R&D without refinancing, and maintain distributions, reducing solvency and liquidity risk over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Cash-Flow Volatility
Large swings in operating and free cash flow increase funding uncertainty for capex, seed development and inventory cycles. Even with low debt, inconsistent cash generation raises the chance of funding delays, margin pressure in weak seasons, and reliance on balance sheet buffers.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
A near debt-free balance sheet and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility: the company can withstand cyclical agricultural shocks, fund working-capital needs or targeted R&D without refinancing, and maintain distributions, reducing solvency and liquidity risk over the medium term.
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Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. (1376) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥16.99B
Dividend Yield2.41%
Average Volume (3M)28.69K
Price to Earnings (P/E)1743.8
Beta (1Y)0.39
Revenue Growth4.00%
EPS Growth32.05%
CountryJP
Employees701
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryAgricultural Inputs
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding11,772,626
10 Day Avg. Volume55,970
30 Day Avg. Volume28,690
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.31
Price to Book (P/B)0.62
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio-13.61
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
Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. engages in the agribusiness in Japan. The company offers agricultural seedlings, bulbs, seeds, flower gardening materials, and greenhouses and agricultural production materials; and agricultural chemicals, resin materials, a...
How the Company Makes Money
Kaneko Seeds makes money primarily by selling agricultural seeds (its core commercial product) through wholesale and retail distribution to professional growers, agricultural cooperatives, and other industry channels. Revenue is generated from vol...
Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
35
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | May 2024 | May 2023 | May 2022 | May 2021 | May 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 65.21B | 64.51B | 61.60B | 62.18B | 60.69B | 60.78B |
| Gross Profit | 9.79B | 9.54B | 9.46B | 9.51B | 9.49B | 9.43B |
| EBITDA | 2.31B | 2.15B | 2.03B | 2.36B | 2.22B | 2.13B |
| Net Income | 1.39B | 1.20B | 1.18B | 1.43B | 1.30B | 1.44B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 46.89B | 49.32B | 49.39B | 47.40B | 49.62B | 47.84B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.80B | 1.93B | 3.60B | 2.45B | 5.11B | 5.82B |
| Total Debt | 3.92B | 89.48M | 99.35M | 128.87M | 111.84M | 114.46M |
| Total Liabilities | 21.59B | 24.31B | 24.95B | 23.89B | 26.98B | 26.15B |
| Stockholders Equity | 25.29B | 25.01B | 24.44B | 23.51B | 22.65B | 21.70B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.14B | 1.56B | -1.99B | -150.80M | 1.27B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 212.91M | 2.24B | -1.59B | 570.53M | 2.29B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.23B | -486.10M | -499.50M | -752.56M | -839.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -629.07M | -614.31M | -579.19M | -531.39M | -384.76M |
Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1625.00
Price Trends
1488.90
Negative
1532.71
Negative
1500.79
Negative
Market Momentum
-4.33
Negative
44.19
Neutral
23.88
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1376, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1625 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1468.80, above the 50-day MA of 1488.90, and above the 200-day MA of 1500.79, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -4.33 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.19 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.88 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:1376.
Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | ¥44.12B | 32.25 | ― | 2.86% | 4.66% | 19.39% | |
78 Outperform | ¥30.21B | 9.37 | ― | 3.82% | 8.02% | 42.17% | |
69 Neutral | ¥16.99B | 1,743.79 | ― | 2.41% | 4.00% | 32.05% | |
65 Neutral | ¥99.46B | 5.37 | ― | 3.41% | 5.84% | -67.78% | |
63 Neutral | ¥11.47B | -510.60 | ― | 2.30% | 4.02% | -42.44% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | ¥81.24B | 32.13 | ― | 2.35% | 6.95% | 8.85% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Kaneko Seeds Lifts Nine-Month Profit, Reaffirms Full-Year Growth Outlook
Apr 6, 2026
Kaneko Seeds reported consolidated net sales of ¥42.10 billion for the nine months ended 28 February 2026, a 2.1% year-on-year rise, with operating profit up 29.2% to ¥475 million and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 29.8...
Kaneko Seeds Lifts Q3 Profit and Strengthens Balance Sheet Amid Modest Sales Growth
Apr 3, 2026
Kaneko Seeds Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥42,097 million for the third quarter ended February 2026, a 2.1% increase year on year, with operating profit rising 29.2% to ¥475 million and profit attributable to owners of pa...
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