Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. (JP:2220)
:2220
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,411.00
▼(-63.82% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by improved fundamentals (strong 2026 growth and profitability) tempered by weak cash conversion, while technical indicators are notably bearish and weigh on the near-term outlook. Valuation is a key positive due to the very low P/E, partially offset by only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong 2026 revenue & margins
A 22.1% revenue acceleration and a jump to a 17.9% net margin in 2026 indicate durable demand and improved pricing or mix across core snack lines. Higher sustained margins support reinvestment in brands, marketing and product development, strengthening long-term competitiveness.
Negative Factors
Weak cash conversion
Operating cash covered only ~0.41x of net income and FCF was modest, implying earnings quality and working capital timing issues. Persistent weak cash conversion can constrain capex, dividends and debt servicing, limiting financial flexibility over multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong 2026 revenue & margins
A 22.1% revenue acceleration and a jump to a 17.9% net margin in 2026 indicate durable demand and improved pricing or mix across core snack lines. Higher sustained margins support reinvestment in brands, marketing and product development, strengthening long-term competitiveness.
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Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. (2220) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥85.77B
Dividend Yield1.47%
Average Volume (3M)53.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.7
Beta (1Y)0.16
Revenue Growth33.69%
EPS Growth355.00%
CountryJP
Employees4,040
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)414.44
Shares Outstanding66,955,950
10 Day Avg. Volume46,020
30 Day Avg. Volume53,380
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.66
P/FCF Ratio21.70
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)88.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥143.10B
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kameda Seika Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells rice crackers and snacks in Japan. It offers food, preservation food, low-protein rice, easy-to-eat rice porridge, rice based food, and food supplement products; and operates Kakitane Kitchen, a special...
How the Company Makes Money
Kameda Seika makes money mainly by selling branded and other rice-based snack products (notably rice crackers) that it manufactures and distributes. Revenue is generated from (1) domestic sales in Japan to retailers and wholesalers (including supe...
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 113.07B | 138.05B | 103.26B | 95.53B | 94.99B | 85.16B |
| Gross Profit | 31.05B | 39.77B | 28.07B | 25.75B | 24.53B | 23.88B |
| EBITDA | 13.27B | 17.99B | 11.85B | 10.63B | 9.66B | 10.02B |
| Net Income | 26.21B | 24.65B | 5.42B | 2.26B | 1.89B | 4.42B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 167.05B | 188.22B | 123.86B | 120.51B | 111.18B | 103.42B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 16.93B | 20.61B | 10.10B | 9.22B | 8.28B | 6.87B |
| Total Debt | 46.03B | 50.18B | 24.72B | 23.78B | 23.52B | 19.12B |
| Total Liabilities | 71.52B | 81.75B | 44.95B | 46.79B | 43.18B | 37.37B |
| Stockholders Equity | 92.58B | 102.93B | 75.59B | 69.94B | 64.86B | 63.41B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 4.22B | 1.54B | 2.31B | 935.00M | 48.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 11.90B | 9.44B | 9.73B | 8.29B | 8.30B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -26.02B | -7.83B | -8.14B | -8.44B | -9.84B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 23.51B | -1.22B | -1.25B | 972.00M | 1.20B |
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
3900.00
Price Trends
1427.83
Positive
1356.72
Positive
1350.21
Positive
Market Momentum
17.72
Positive
54.87
Neutral
42.65
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2220, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3900 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1469.86, above the 50-day MA of 1427.83, and above the 200-day MA of 1350.21, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 17.72 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 54.87 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 42.65 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2220.
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | ¥375.03B | 21.98 | 7.90% | 1.95% | 5.45% | -16.23% | |
65 Neutral | ¥357.89B | 26.05 | 1.86% | 1.64% | 12.09% | 13.34% | |
64 Neutral | ¥85.77B | 3.72 | ― | 1.47% | 33.69% | 355.00% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | ¥388.16B | 17.26 | ― | 2.42% | 1.83% | 340.84% | |
59 Neutral | ¥1.02T | 29.82 | 5.97% | 2.96% | 1.70% | -30.43% | |
59 Neutral | ¥49.82B | 19.14 | ― | 1.19% | 2.99% | 0.15% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Kameda Seika Moves to Shorten Director Terms and Add Flexibility to Dividend Policy
May 13, 2026
Kameda Seika’s board has approved a proposal to amend its Articles of Incorporation, notably shortening directors’ terms of office from two years to one year to clarify management responsibilities and enable faster responses to shifts ...
Kameda Seika Posts Surge in FY2025 Profit, Resets Outlook After One-Off Gains
May 13, 2026
Kameda Seika reported a strong jump in FY2025 results, with net sales rising 33.7% to ¥138.1 billion and operating income up 36.9%, while net income attributable to owners surged more than fourfold to ¥24.6 billion, boosted by improved p...
Kameda Seika Secures ¥26 Billion Syndicated Loan With Covenants to Refinance TH FOODS Deal
Mar 19, 2026
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. has approved a new ¥26 billion unsecured syndicated term loan with a 10-year maturity to refinance borrowing used for the acquisition of TH FOODS, INC., consolidating its funding structure with major Japanese banks. The...
Kameda Seika Revamps Board With New Independent Director and Auditor
Feb 18, 2026
Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. has announced planned changes to its governance structure, including the appointment of veteran management consultant and academic Kazunari Uchida as a new outside director, pending shareholder approval at the 69th Ordinary ...
Kameda Seika Redefines Executive Roles to Drive 2030 Growth Strategy
Feb 18, 2026
Kameda Seika has restructured the roles of its top executives as part of efforts to execute its Medium-Term Business Plan announced in November 2025 and to advance its 2030 growth strategy. The company aims to respond more effectively to a rapidly...
Kameda Seika Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split and Shareholder Benefit Changes
Feb 18, 2026
Kameda Seika will implement a 3-for-1 stock split of its common shares, effective April 1, 2026, to lower the minimum investment amount and make its stock more accessible to a wider range of investors. The split will increase issued shares from 22...
Kameda Seika Lifts Dividend Forecast as Part of Progressive Payout Strategy
Feb 18, 2026
Kameda Seika has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, as part of its medium- to long-term strategy to deliver progressive dividends and strengthen shareholder returns. The board approved raising the year-end div...
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