Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. (JP:2207)
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Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,463.00
▲(43.57% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/03/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (profitability recovery, improving margins, and low leverage). Technicals support the trend but are tempered by overextended momentum signals, while valuation is reasonable with a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue & Margin Recovery
A strong top-line rebound with materially higher gross and net margins shows sustainable product mix improvement and tighter cost control. Durable margin recovery improves cash generation potential, funds reinvestment in brands and capacity, and strengthens resilience to demand cycles over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Conversion Ratio
A low FCF-to-net-income ratio indicates earnings are not yet converting efficiently into cash, possibly due to working capital demands or timing differences. Persistently weak conversion limits sustainable organic reinvestment and makes the company more vulnerable if margins or revenues falter.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & Margin Recovery
A strong top-line rebound with materially higher gross and net margins shows sustainable product mix improvement and tighter cost control. Durable margin recovery improves cash generation potential, funds reinvestment in brands and capacity, and strengthens resilience to demand cycles over the medium term.
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Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. (2207) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥49.98B
Dividend Yield1.51%
Average Volume (3M)49.72K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta (1Y)0.35
Revenue Growth5.86%
EPS Growth57.87%
CountryJP
Employees590
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryFood Confectioners
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)43.26
Shares Outstanding16,651,709
10 Day Avg. Volume32,640
30 Day Avg. Volume49,720
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.61
Price to Sales (P/S)1.20
P/FCF Ratio47.29
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells confectionery, beverages, seasoning foods, food additives, and other food products in Japan. It also provides chocolates, candies, ice creams, and nutritious food products. In addition, the company man...
How the Company Makes Money
Meito Sangyo makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling packaged food products—especially confectionery—under its own brands. Revenue is generated when the company supplies these products to retailers and wholesalers (e.g., supermarkets, c...
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 28.25B | 28.07B | 24.39B | 22.73B | 21.14B | 24.18B |
| Gross Profit | 7.99B | 7.82B | 5.28B | 5.00B | 4.96B | 8.31B |
| EBITDA | 3.48B | 3.30B | 2.06B | 1.70B | 2.48B | 2.44B |
| Net Income | 4.74B | 4.72B | -703.00M | 700.00M | 1.82B | 1.02B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 83.59B | 83.33B | 82.25B | 70.28B | 70.87B | 74.15B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.42B | 7.19B | 6.61B | 7.25B | 10.53B | 5.95B |
| Total Debt | 9.65B | 9.20B | 12.96B | 10.82B | 11.59B | 12.67B |
| Total Liabilities | 27.87B | 28.41B | 31.18B | 25.70B | 26.15B | 27.88B |
| Stockholders Equity | 55.72B | 54.91B | 51.07B | 44.64B | 44.71B | 46.27B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 714.00M | -1.31B | -2.77B | 1.39B | 1.99B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 4.24B | 2.90B | -85.00M | 2.63B | 3.28B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 960.00M | -3.61B | 1.21B | -532.00M | -1.19B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -4.37B | 1.72B | -1.25B | -1.67B | -893.00M |
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
2412.00
Price Trends
2758.63
Positive
2545.54
Positive
2319.12
Positive
Market Momentum
111.74
Negative
77.49
Negative
87.76
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2207, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2412 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2956.80, below the 50-day MA of 2758.63, and above the 200-day MA of 2319.12, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 111.74 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 77.49 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.76 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2207.
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥49.98B | 13.94 | ― | 1.51% | 5.86% | 57.87% | |
76 Outperform | ¥230.99B | 12.35 | 13.33% | 3.47% | 4.21% | 23.86% | |
72 Outperform | ¥78.08B | 6.88 | ― | 1.55% | 5.78% | 14.23% | |
72 Outperform | ¥31.57B | 10.02 | ― | 1.23% | 6.74% | 29.20% | |
69 Neutral | ¥55.22B | 20.67 | ― | 4.63% | 7.74% | 0.96% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
49 Neutral | ¥63.66B | 14.49 | ― | 1.14% | 8.17% | 10.65% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Meito Cancels 3.68% of Shares to Streamline Capital Structure
Mar 3, 2026
Meito Co., Ltd. has cancelled 637,600 of its common shares, representing 3.68% of the shares outstanding prior to the transaction, under provisions of Japan’s Companies Act. Following the cancellation completed on February 27, 2026, the comp...
Meito Brings Forward Cancellation Date After Early Completion of Share Buyback
Feb 9, 2026
Meito Co., Ltd. has accelerated its previously announced share cancellation program, moving the cancellation date for its treasury shares forward from October 30, 2026 to February 27, 2026. The change follows the earlier-than-planned completion of...
Meito Raises Dividend Forecast and Ups Dividend KPIs Under Medium-Term Plan
Feb 9, 2026
Meito Co., Ltd. has revised its dividend policy under the “MEITO CHALLENGE 2026” plan, reflecting a focus on capital efficiency, human capital, and shareholder value. The company aims to balance stable, progressive dividends with inves...
Meito posts modest profit growth but lowers earnings base as it boosts dividends
Feb 9, 2026
Meito Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥22.1 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, up 3.9% year on year, with operating profit inching up 1.5% to ¥1.27 billion and ordinary profit rising 10.4% to ¥2.77 bil...
Meito Completes ¥1.5 Billion Share Buyback, to Cancel 3.68% of Outstanding Stock
Jan 16, 2026
Meito Co., Ltd. has completed a share buyback program authorized by its board in October 2025, repurchasing a total of 637,600 common shares for approximately ¥1.5 billion through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between October 3...
Meito Accelerates Share Buyback, Repurchasing 335,500 Shares in December
Jan 6, 2026
Meito Co., Ltd. reported that it repurchased 335,500 of its own common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during December 2025 for a total of ¥784,467,588, under an authorization based on Article 459(1) of the Companies Act and its Articles o...
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