KANRO Co., Ltd. (JP:2216)
:2216
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,190.00
▼(-28.53% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:02/18/26
The score is primarily supported by strong financial performance (improving profitability and low leverage), with a reasonable valuation and dividend yield as secondary positives. These are partially offset by notably weak technical indicators and price trading below major moving averages.
Positive Factors
Profitability & revenue growth
KANRO shows a multi-year earnings improvement with steady revenue growth and a material net income step-up into 2025. Sustained higher margins and operating leverage indicate durable core-product demand and better pricing/mix, supporting long-term cash generation and reinvestment.
Negative Factors
Free cash flow volatility
The shift to slightly negative free cash flow in 2025 after prior positive years signals uneven cash conversion driven by heavier investment or working-capital swings. Persistent FCF volatility can limit flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or opportunistic investments over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability & revenue growth
KANRO shows a multi-year earnings improvement with steady revenue growth and a material net income step-up into 2025. Sustained higher margins and operating leverage indicate durable core-product demand and better pricing/mix, supporting long-term cash generation and reinvestment.
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KANRO Co., Ltd. (2216) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥49.28B
Dividend Yield4.63%
Average Volume (3M)156.24K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta (1Y)0.69
Revenue Growth8.98%
EPS Growth2.01%
CountryJP
Employees678
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryFood Confectioners
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)79.91
Shares Outstanding45,946,810
10 Day Avg. Volume120,930
30 Day Avg. Volume156,243
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.02
Price to Book (P/B)3.68
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio-613.72
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)84.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥35.16B
KANRO Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kanro Inc. manufactures and sells confectionery and food products. The company's products include throat drops, candies, gummies, marshmallows, and ingredient-driven snacks. It offers its products under the Kanro candy, pure gummy, Candemina Gumi,...
How the Company Makes Money
KANRO makes money primarily by selling confectionery products (especially candy) under its own brands. Revenue is generated from (1) domestic sales to distributors, wholesalers, and retailers (e.g., supermarkets, convenience stores, drugstores, an...
KANRO Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 32.94B | 34.77B | 31.78B | 29.02B | 25.12B | 21.59B |
| Gross Profit | 13.80B | 14.70B | 13.00B | 11.56B | 9.50B | 8.18B |
| EBITDA | 6.18B | 6.30B | 5.79B | 4.60B | 3.08B | 2.37B |
| Net Income | 3.37B | 3.38B | 3.26B | 2.46B | 1.35B | 879.02M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 30.47B | 33.61B | 29.19B | 25.94B | 22.40B | 21.29B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.26B | 4.32B | 5.04B | 3.82B | 2.31B | 2.16B |
| Total Debt | 127.22M | 1.07B | 120.16M | 163.76M | 61.31M | 561.98M |
| Total Liabilities | 12.60B | 14.62B | 12.36B | 11.40B | 9.85B | 9.53B |
| Stockholders Equity | 17.87B | 18.98B | 16.83B | 14.53B | 12.56B | 11.75B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -113.77M | 1.99B | 2.31B | 1.34B | 1.53B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 5.05B | 4.40B | 3.94B | 2.37B | 2.62B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.25B | -2.17B | -1.84B | -1.12B | -1.00B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -526.11M | -1.01B | -585.12M | -1.11B | -770.89M |
KANRO Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1665.00
Price Trends
1177.00
Negative
1371.04
Negative
1599.75
Negative
Market Momentum
-32.41
Positive
38.50
Neutral
16.03
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2216, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1665 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1136.20, above the 50-day MA of 1177.00, and above the 200-day MA of 1599.75, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -32.41 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.50 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.03 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2216.
KANRO Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥68.59B | 7.81 | ― | 1.55% | 6.02% | 5.87% | |
69 Neutral | ¥49.28B | 12.53 | ― | 4.63% | 8.98% | 2.01% | |
65 Neutral | ¥207.81B | 12.79 | 13.33% | 3.47% | 3.37% | 5.12% | |
65 Neutral | ¥29.36B | 12.93 | ― | 1.23% | 5.09% | 10.97% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
56 Neutral | ¥49.90B | 16.25 | ― | 1.51% | 3.69% | -34.32% | |
49 Neutral | ¥60.18B | 513.85 | ― | 1.14% | 9.13% | -21.27% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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KANRO Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Kanro posts solid Q1 profit and reaffirms modest growth, stable dividends for FY2026
May 14, 2026
Kanro Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥8.71 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥993 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, its first disclosed quarterly figures under the new reporting framework. T...
KANRO Releases Supplementary Materials on Q1 2026 Financial Results
Apr 30, 2026
KANRO Co., Ltd. has released supplementary materials detailing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, including income statements, multi-year financial indicators through fiscal 2026 forecasts, and analysis of market tren...
Kanro Posts Solid Q1 FY2026 Results and Confirms Modest Growth Outlook
Apr 30, 2026
Kanro Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥8.71 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥993 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, with basic earnings per share of ¥23.57. Total assets stood at &#...
Kanro Shifts to Consolidated Reporting as It Sets FY2026 Outlook
Mar 13, 2026
Kanro Inc. presented its FY2025 results and outlined its full-year consolidated forecast and management policy for FY2026, marking a shift to consolidated reporting that now incorporates Kanro America Inc. While the U.S. unit’s contribution ...
Kanro Posts Solid First Consolidated Results and Guides for Modest 2026 Growth
Feb 27, 2026
Kanro Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥34.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3.38 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, its first year of consolidated reporting. Profitability metrics were so...
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