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¥2,905.00 - ¥3,370.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume5.90K

Average Volume (3M)5.66K

Market Cap

¥35.38B

Enterprise Value¥28.62B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.31B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥796.16M

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2

Beta0.18

Next Earnings

Aug 06, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.84%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)274.68

Shares Outstanding11,990,000

10 Day Avg. Volume7,010

30 Day Avg. Volume5,663

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.55

Price to Book (P/B)0.47

Price to Sales (P/S)1.14

P/FCF Ratio498.74

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 Sheet With Very Low LeverageDebt near-zero and a large equity base give the company durable financial flexibility in a low-margin consumer staples business. This conservatism supports resilience to input-cost shocks, enables steady working-capital management, and preserves capacity to fund capex, marketing or opportunistic investments without relying on external financing.

Sustained Revenue Growth MomentumConsistent revenue acceleration indicates expanding product reach or stronger unit volumes across retail channels. For a branded snack maker, sustained top-line growth supports scale economics, shelf-space retention, and the ability to invest in new SKUs and marketing to reinforce long-term demand and distributor relationships.

Stable Consumer Staples Business Model And DistributionA focus on branded rice snacks sold to supermarkets, convenience stores and wholesalers provides recurring, defensive demand and diversified channel exposure. The category's habitual purchase patterns and seasonal/limited items help sustain repeat sales and reduce reliance on any single large customer, supporting multi-month revenue durability.

Bears Say

Weak Free Cash Flow And Cash ConversionFree cash flow near breakeven and operating cash covering only ~65% of net income indicate inconsistent cash conversion. This constrains the firm's ability to fund dividends, reinvest in manufacturing or marketing, and increases sensitivity to working-capital swings and input-cost volatility over the medium term.

Margin Compression And Lower ProfitabilityA sharp drop in net margin reduces the company's buffer to absorb commodity cost rises or competitive pricing pressure. Sustained margin compression would limit reinvestment capacity, pressure returns to shareholders, and require either price increases, cost restructuring, or product mix improvements to restore durable profitability.

Low Returns On Equity And Earnings VolatilityModest ROE signals limited capital efficiency; combined with swings in net income and operating performance, this suggests shareholder returns may remain constrained. Persistent low returns reduce ability to compound value and may force trade-offs between conservative balance-sheet policies and initiatives to lift long-term profitability.

2221 FAQ

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

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2905.00 and its highest was ¥3370.00 in the past 12 months.

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

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥35.38B.

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

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 76 days.

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

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported -¥1.88 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥1.88.

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 -¥1.88 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.159%.

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.