Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt-to-equity and a 66.56% equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure reduces refinancing risk, supports funding for projects or acquisitions, and helps the firm absorb industry cyclicality over the next several months.

High Revenue Growth TrendStrong top-line growth (≈40% metric) reflects expanding demand or successful contract wins. Persistent revenue expansion builds scale, supports fixed-cost absorption, and creates a platform for sustainable margin improvement and reinvestment over a multi-month horizon.

Improving Operational MarginsRising gross margin and positive EBIT/EBITDA trends indicate better cost control and operational efficiency. These improvements are structural if sustained, enabling stronger cash generation potential and resilience in competitive bidding environments over 2–6 months.

Bears Say

Weak Free Cash Flow GenerationNegative free cash flow growth and a negative free cash flow to net income ratio signal capital spending or working capital strain. This restricts self-funded growth, increases reliance on external financing, and could limit durable investments or shareholder returns.

Low Net Profit MarginA ~2.8% net margin implies limited ability to convert revenue to earnings after all costs. Persistently low net profitability constrains retained earnings, reduces resilience to cost shocks, and limits long-term capital accumulation for growth.

Small Scale / Limited WorkforceA small employee base suggests limited operational scale for large or multiple simultaneous engineering projects. This heightens execution and concentration risk, may limit bidding capacity on large contracts, and constrains diversification over coming months.

1788 FAQ

What was SANTO CORPORATION’s price range in the past 12 months?

SANTO CORPORATION lowest stock price was ¥3620.00 and its highest was ¥6400.00 in the past 12 months.

What is SANTO CORPORATION’s market cap?

SANTO CORPORATION’s market cap is ¥3.53B.

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Does SANTO CORPORATION pay dividends?

SANTO CORPORATION pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥100 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on SANTO CORPORATION dividends here

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How many shares outstanding does SANTO CORPORATION have?

SANTO CORPORATION has 686,000 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

SANTO CORPORATION

Santo Co.,Ltd. engages in the construction contracting business in Japan. The company provides general civil engineering works, such as mountain and flood control works, dam/river construction works, road/bridge construction works, land preparation works, golf course construction works, agricultural civil engineering works, dredging works, ground improvement works, water and sewage works, land development works, port/airport related works, and road works; paving works for land, roads, etc.; special greening works; and underground engineering services. It also undertakes general construction works, including hotels, office/government buildings, factories, stores, warehouse/distribution facilities, apartments/residences, educational and cultural facilities, medical/welfare facilities, temples and shrines, schools/hospitals, amusement facilities, reforms, as well as rental/condominium construction works. In addition, the company provides environmental planning, research, design, supervision, construction, and operation, as well as real estate sales, rentals, brokerages, management, and appraisals. Further, it is involved in the development of land and condominiums/buildings. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Ritto, Japan.