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Hokuryo Co., Ltd.
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Rating:79Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,241.00
▼(-25.67% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
Score is driven primarily by strong financial performance improvements and very attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). These positives are tempered by weak technicals, with the stock trading below key moving averages and negative momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth
Sustained multi-year revenue expansion demonstrates stronger demand and scale in core egg and processed-product channels. A near-doubling of sales over five years provides a larger, more stable topline base that supports continued investment in processing, logistics and margin initiatives over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Conversion
Free cash flow conversion below 1.0 and historical volatility mean accounting profits do not fully convert to cash consistently. That constrains the firm’s ability to sustainably fund capex, raise dividends, or build reserves during downturns, increasing financing and payout risk if margins revert.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Sustained multi-year revenue expansion demonstrates stronger demand and scale in core egg and processed-product channels. A near-doubling of sales over five years provides a larger, more stable topline base that supports continued investment in processing, logistics and margin initiatives over the medium term.
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Hokuryo Co., Ltd. (1384) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥17.17B
Dividend Yield6.4%
Average Volume (3M)41.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5
Beta (1Y)0.73
Revenue Growth19.13%
EPS Growth77.08%
CountryJP
Employees259
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryAgricultural Farm Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)137.36
Shares Outstanding8,459,000
10 Day Avg. Volume34,140
30 Day Avg. Volume41,153
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.35
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio5.81
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)419.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥24.00B
Hokuryo Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hokuryo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Sapporo, Japan, has been actively involved in the Japanese market since its founding in 1949. Its core business revolves around the cultivation and distribution of eggs, as well as the manufacturing and sale of ...
How the Company Makes Money
Hokuryo makes money mainly by selling shell eggs and processed egg products through Japan’s food distribution channels. Core revenue is generated from (1) sales of fresh (table) eggs to supermarkets, wholesalers, and other retail buyers, where ear...
Hokuryo Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
83
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 14.68B | 23.11B | 19.40B | 18.90B | 17.82B | 15.36B |
| Gross Profit | 3.52B | 7.33B | 3.77B | 3.88B | 3.07B | 2.58B |
| EBITDA | 2.58B | 6.13B | 3.05B | 3.27B | 2.45B | 1.70B |
| Net Income | 1.16B | 3.86B | 2.18B | 1.66B | 745.00M | 1.19B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 16.21B | 23.40B | 19.33B | 17.88B | 16.95B | 15.66B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.50B | 7.30B | 4.19B | 3.90B | 2.53B | 1.85B |
| Total Debt | 3.07B | 1.13B | 1.45B | 1.95B | 1.78B | 2.53B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.31B | 5.88B | 5.17B | 5.56B | 6.20B | 5.51B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.90B | 17.52B | 14.15B | 12.32B | 10.75B | 10.15B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 4.08B | 1.09B | 2.14B | 599.00M | 993.84M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 6.09B | 3.22B | 3.38B | 2.52B | 1.84B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.06B | -2.26B | -1.28B | -1.82B | -784.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -911.00M | -663.00M | -722.00M | -19.00M | -961.10M |
Hokuryo Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
3015.00
Price Trends
2036.16
Negative
2350.26
Negative
2613.90
Negative
Market Momentum
-12.47
Negative
49.22
Neutral
62.84
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1384, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3015 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2020.60, above the 50-day MA of 2036.16, and above the 200-day MA of 2613.90, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -12.47 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.84 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:1384.
Hokuryo Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | ¥17.17B | 4.46 | ― | 2.45% | 19.13% | 77.08% | |
75 Outperform | ¥186.33B | 15.38 | ― | 1.65% | 12.23% | 27.62% | |
75 Outperform | ¥60.67B | 8.63 | ― | 2.44% | 3.38% | 57.64% | |
73 Outperform | ¥65.43B | 19.47 | ― | 3.98% | 0.01% | 2.53% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | ¥86.25B | 9.33 | ― | 3.77% | 7.42% | 126.16% | |
51 Neutral | ¥62.13B | 24.52 | ― | 0.34% | 20.88% | 34.54% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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