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Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.
(2002)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,205.00
▲(7.61% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven mainly by solid financial performance (notably low leverage and recovered profitability) and supportive valuation (low P/E and ~3% yield). These positives are partially offset by softer technical momentum (negative MACD and trading below the 50-day average) and cash-flow volatility.
Positive Factors
Profitability recovery
Returning to positive net income across 2024–2026 indicates the core milling and processed-food operations regained pricing or cost control. Sustained profitability improves capacity to fund reinvestment, maintain dividends and absorb commodity shocks, supporting medium-term financial stability.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility
A prior net loss demonstrates the business is exposed to commodity price swings and margin pressure. Such volatility can impede sustained margin expansion and makes long-term earnings forecasts and strategic investments riskier for a company in the low-margin packaged-foods sector.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability recovery
Returning to positive net income across 2024–2026 indicates the core milling and processed-food operations regained pricing or cost control. Sustained profitability improves capacity to fund reinvestment, maintain dividends and absorb commodity shocks, supporting medium-term financial stability.
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Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. (2002) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥579.61B
Dividend Yield2.76%
Average Volume (3M)699.96K
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta (1Y)0.28
Revenue Growth1.59%
EPS Growth-3.14%
CountryJP
Employees9,624
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)113.34
Shares Outstanding282,111,880
10 Day Avg. Volume703,680
30 Day Avg. Volume699,960
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio21.51
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)144.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥884.43B
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., a Tokyo, Japan-based company established in 1900, maintains a robust international presence through its multifaceted operations. Its diverse portfolio spans flour milling, where it produces wheat flour and bran, alongsid...
How the Company Makes Money
Nisshin Seifun Group makes money primarily by selling flour and other milled grain products to business customers (e.g., bakeries, noodle makers, and food manufacturers) and by selling processed foods derived from or related to its milling operati...
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 865.00B | 851.49B | 858.25B | 798.68B | 679.74B |
| Gross Profit | 194.67B | 190.18B | 184.13B | 160.62B | 148.08B |
| EBITDA | 82.84B | 82.05B | 76.91B | 31.14B | 62.60B |
| Net Income | 32.59B | 34.69B | 31.74B | -10.38B | 17.51B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 849.71B | 789.71B | 826.70B | 713.87B | 723.07B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 100.22B | 96.12B | 109.47B | 82.97B | 70.71B |
| Total Debt | 91.55B | 85.71B | 88.31B | 85.05B | 81.31B |
| Total Liabilities | 311.26B | 287.14B | 310.32B | 275.37B | 262.43B |
| Stockholders Equity | 518.84B | 485.01B | 500.30B | 423.88B | 449.27B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 28.02B | 13.74B | 44.00B | 4.76B | 23.15B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 69.19B | 55.21B | 73.19B | 23.42B | 41.83B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -32.55B | -34.96B | -30.94B | 487.00M | -15.52B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -40.78B | -35.43B | -19.54B | -10.63B | -17.85B |
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥240.15B | 11.07 | 8.07% | 2.77% | 1.84% | -17.25% | |
73 Outperform | ¥714.71B | 16.68 | 9.43% | 1.42% | 5.55% | 17.29% | |
69 Neutral | ¥579.61B | 18.59 | ― | 2.93% | 1.59% | -3.14% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
60 Neutral | ¥186.65B | 7.87 | 11.76% | 3.44% | 4.40% | 89.96% | |
58 Neutral | ¥342.47B | 30.74 | ― | 1.45% | 15.06% | 399.51% | |
53 Neutral | ¥894.26B | 19.26 | 9.25% | 2.42% | 1.49% | -14.60% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. Corporate Events
Nisshin Seifun to Cancel Treasury Shares in Capital Optimization Move
Jul 30, 2026
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors resolved on July 30, 2026 to cancel 1,540,900 shares of its common stock, equivalent to 0.55% of the total issued shares before cancellation. The move, scheduled to take effect on...
Nisshin Seifun Posts Softer Q1 Profits but Upholds Guidance and Ups Dividend Outlook
Jul 30, 2026
Nisshin Seifun Group reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of ¥217.7 billion, up 1.1% year on year, while operating profit edged down 0.9% and profit attributable to owners of parent dropped 19.5%, reflecting margin pressure despite mo...
Nisshin Seifun Renews and Updates Anti‑Takeover Defense Plan
Jun 25, 2026
Nisshin Seifun Group’s board has resolved to continue its takeover response plan that relies on the gratis allotment of share subscription rights, a poison-pill style measure first introduced in 2006 and most recently renewed with shareholde...
Nisshin Seifun Extends Stock-Based Pay Plan for Directors Through 2029
May 14, 2026
Nisshin Seifun Group has resolved to continue its stock-based remuneration plan for directors and executive officers at the parent company and key subsidiaries, extending the scheme for another three fiscal years through the 2029 shareholders̵...
Nisshin Seifun to Tighten Governance With Leaner, More Independent Board
May 14, 2026
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. plans to overhaul its governance framework by amending its articles of incorporation, shifting to a Board of Directors where outside directors hold a majority and cutting the maximum number of directors from 14 to 11. The...
Nisshin Seifun Lifts Dividend as Profit Dips but Cash Flow and Equity Strengthen
May 14, 2026
Nisshin Seifun Group reported fiscal 2026 net sales of ¥865.0 billion, up 1.6% year on year, with operating profit edging up 0.7% to ¥46.7 billion and ordinary profit rising 4.4%, although profit attributable to owners of parent fell 6.0...
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