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Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. (138A) Price & Analysis

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138A Stock Chart & Stats

¥2950.00

-¥19.00(-0.64%)

At close: Jul 28 4:00 PM EDT

¥2950.00

-¥19.00(-0.64%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥2,311.00 - ¥3,540.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume500.00

Average Volume (3M)7.89K

Market Cap

¥3.09B

Enterprise Value¥2.15K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.60B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥929.75M

Price to Earnings (P/E)20.4

Beta0.33

Next Earnings

Oct 09, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.29%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)152.32

Shares Outstanding992,000

10 Day Avg. Volume3,790

30 Day Avg. Volume7,890

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio12.21

Price to Book (P/B)2.03

Price to Sales (P/S)0.93

P/FCF Ratio58.43

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)131

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.20B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion over multiple years demonstrates product-market fit and capability to win share in the restaurants industry. Durable revenue growth supports scale economies, funds reinvestment, and provides a base to stabilize margins and service obligations over the next 2–6 months and beyond.

Meaningful DeleveragingMaterial reduction in leverage improves financial flexibility and lowers interest burden, strengthening the company’s ability to absorb shocks and invest. A healthier balance sheet supports longer-term strategic options, reduces refinancing risk, and underpins sustainable operations.

High Gross Margins & Positive Operating CashVery strong gross margins provide structural cushioning against input cost swings and support pricing leverage. Positive operating cash flow in 2025 indicates core business cash generation, enabling capex and debt servicing even if free cash conversion is uneven.

Bears Say

Compressed Net MarginsSharp margin compression at the operating and net levels suggests rising operating costs or pricing pressure that erode profitability. Low net margins limit retained earnings, reduce buffer against cost inflation, and constrain long-term capacity to fund growth or improve returns.

Uneven Free Cash Flow ConversionInconsistent FCF conversion means reported profits do not reliably translate into discretionary cash, limiting ability to deleverage further, pay dividends, or invest. Structural volatility in cash conversion raises reliance on external funding and elevates execution risk over the medium term.

Persisting Sizable Debt & Modest ROEAlthough leverage improved, remaining debt levels combined with modest returns on equity constrain strategic flexibility and shareholder value creation. Continued debt service needs amplify sensitivity to margin pressure and reduce room for opportunistic investments or downturn resilience.

138A FAQ

What was Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2311.00 and its highest was ¥3540.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.09B.

When is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 09, 2026 which is in 46 days.

How were Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported ¥66.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥66.46.

Is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pay dividends?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.29%. See more information on Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. dividends here

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. have?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. has 992,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥66.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.777%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:138A

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Company Description

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.

Hikari Food Service Co., Ltd. engages in food and beverage business in Japan. It operates standing bars under the Tachinomi Yakiton Daikoku, Fish camellia, and Kanayama family names; and direct store of a meat wholesaler under the Yakiniku Marui Butcher Shop name. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Nagoya, Japan.