Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. (JP:2221)

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Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.

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Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. (2221) Price & Analysis

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2221 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3040.00

-¥9.00(-0.35%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥3040.00

-¥9.00(-0.35%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥2,700.00 - ¥3,550.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume5.90K

Average Volume (3M)5.66K

Market Cap

¥38.10B

Enterprise Value¥31.30B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.31B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥796.16M

Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1

Beta0.19

Next Earnings

May 20, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.84%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)54.13

Shares Outstanding11,990,000

10 Day Avg. Volume7,010

30 Day Avg. Volume5,663

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.17

Price to Book (P/B)0.43

Price to Sales (P/S)1.18

P/FCF Ratio15.12

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

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Balance SheetWith an equity ratio of 74.6% and negligible debt (D/E 0.01), the company has a conservatively financed balance sheet. This reduces financial risk, supports operations through commodity or demand cycles, and preserves capacity to fund capex, dividends, or strategic moves without heavy borrowing.

Robust Cash GenerationFree cash flow surged 131.4% year-over-year and operating cash flow exceeds net income (OCF/NI 1.35). Reliable cash conversion supports internal funding for working capital, product development, and distribution investments, reducing reliance on external financing and enabling steady capital allocation.

Consistent Revenue & MarginsThe company shows consistent top-line growth (~13–16% reported) with a solid net profit margin of 11.7%, indicating sustained demand and pricing discipline in its core snack categories. Stable revenue and margins underpin reinvestment in brands and manufacturing over the medium term.

Bears Say

Low Return On EquityA return on equity of 4.3% is modest relative to capital employed, signalling limited efficiency in converting shareholders' equity into earnings. Over time this could constrain total shareholder returns and suggests the company must boost margins or asset turnover to enhance long-term value creation.

Negative EPS GrowthEarnings per share declined by roughly 14.7%, implying net earnings have lagged underlying revenue gains. Persistent negative EPS growth can reflect margin pressure, cost inflation, or one-offs that erode per-share profitability and limit retained earnings for investment or distributions.

Domestic Market ConcentrationThe business is heavily concentrated in Japan's retail snack market and focused on rice-based snack categories. This geographic and product concentration limits addressable market growth, increases exposure to local demand trends and demographic shifts, and constrains diversification over the medium term.

2221 FAQ

What was Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2700.00 and its highest was ¥3550.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥38.10B.

When is Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 40 days.

How were Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥54.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥54.13.

Is Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.84%. See more information on Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. have?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. has 11,990,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥54.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.808%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2221

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Company Description

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells rice crackers in Japan. It offers black soybean rice crackers; vegetable rice crackers with carrot, cabbage, and spinach; fish rice crackers with domestic sardine powder and carrot; quick-dissolving crackers; and rice crackers with soy sauce, roasted salt, and sugar coating. The company was formerly known as Iwatsuka Nosan Kakojo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. in 1960. Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan.