Hokuryo Co., Ltd. (JP:1384)
:1384
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Rating:79Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,574.00
▼(-14.63% 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 top-line growth from ¥13.1B to ¥23.1B and a 19% jump in 2026 indicates durable scale gains in core egg markets. This growth supports investing in processing, distribution, and customer relationships, strengthening competitive position and revenue resilience over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Conversion
Although operating cash flow recovered, FCF converts to only ~67% of net income and has been volatile (including negative FCF in 2021). Sub‑1.0 conversion limits reliably funding capex, dividends, or buybacks from cash earnings and raises funding risk if profits dip.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Sustained top-line growth from ¥13.1B to ¥23.1B and a 19% jump in 2026 indicates durable scale gains in core egg markets. This growth supports investing in processing, distribution, and customer relationships, strengthening competitive position and revenue resilience over the next several months.
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Hokuryo Co., Ltd. (1384) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥18.43B
Dividend Yield2.45%
Average Volume (3M)41.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.1
Beta (1Y)0.71
Revenue Growth19.13%
EPS Growth77.08%
CountryJP
Employees235
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. engages in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and egg-processed products in Japan. The company was incorporated in 1949 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan....
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
Negative
3015.00
Price Trends
2768.38
Negative
2854.45
Negative
2609.59
Negative
Market Momentum
-142.89
Positive
15.58
Positive
7.45
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1384, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3015 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2578.45, above the 50-day MA of 2768.38, and above the 200-day MA of 2609.59, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -142.89 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 15.58 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.45 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative 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 | ¥18.43B | 6.13 | ― | 2.45% | 19.13% | 77.08% | |
75 Outperform | ¥60.10B | 8.50 | ― | 2.44% | 3.38% | 57.67% | |
70 Outperform | ¥65.54B | 19.80 | ― | 3.98% | 0.60% | -6.50% | |
69 Neutral | ¥176.80B | 27.33 | ― | 1.65% | 3.99% | -42.24% | |
63 Neutral | ¥69.85B | 22.50 | ― | 0.34% | 10.22% | 13.91% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
56 Neutral | ¥89.31B | 10.54 | ― | 3.59% | 6.25% | 246.08% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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