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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd.
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Rating:82Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,952.00
▲(58.62% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/15/26
High score driven primarily by strong financial performance (robust profitability since 2022, near debt-free balance sheet, and solid cash generation). Technicals add support with an upward trend above major moving averages, while valuation appears reasonable with a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Near-zero net debt and materially rising equity give Kotobuki durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling self-funded capex, M&A or dividends and improving resilience to economic shocks over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Growth deceleration
Revenue growth has slowed from prior high-expansion years and 2026 margin detail is limited, reducing visibility on medium-term upside. Slower growth constrains earnings momentum and makes meeting future strategic reinvestment or margin-expansion goals harder.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
Near-zero net debt and materially rising equity give Kotobuki durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling self-funded capex, M&A or dividends and improving resilience to economic shocks over the medium term.
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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. (2222) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥396.15B
Dividend Yield1.7%
Average Volume (3M)603.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.6
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth8.89%
EPS Growth4.27%
CountryJP
Employees1,636
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryFood Confectioners
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)78.36
Shares Outstanding155,658,400
10 Day Avg. Volume432,960
30 Day Avg. Volume603,853
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.27
Price to Book (P/B)5.90
Price to Sales (P/S)3.59
P/FCF Ratio24.89
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)92.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥85.55B
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1952 and headquartered in Yonago, Japan, Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. is a confectionery firm primarily engaged in the development and distribution of a variety of sweet edibles throughout Japan. Its diverse product portfolio encompas...
How the Company Makes Money
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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
88
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
95
Very Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 73.80B | 78.78B | 72.35B | 64.04B | 50.16B | 32.19B |
| Gross Profit | 45.39B | 48.38B | 44.80B | 39.80B | 30.11B | 17.62B |
| EBITDA | 19.10B | 20.44B | 19.10B | 16.83B | 11.42B | 4.10B |
| Net Income | 12.16B | 12.56B | 12.12B | 10.83B | 7.02B | 1.92B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 48.31B | 60.14B | 51.98B | 46.51B | 36.95B | 27.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 22.95B | 32.20B | 26.08B | 23.69B | 17.16B | 9.91B |
| Total Debt | 541.00M | 0.00 | 300.00M | 307.02M | 450.69M | 734.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 10.86B | 12.20B | 11.89B | 11.29B | 10.44B | 7.11B |
| Stockholders Equity | 37.45B | 47.93B | 40.09B | 35.22B | 26.52B | 20.36B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 11.35B | 10.08B | 8.97B | 8.53B | 3.86B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 13.80B | 13.20B | 10.85B | 9.09B | 4.29B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.45B | -3.44B | -2.00B | -1.62B | -526.87M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.24B | -7.37B | -2.32B | -1.22B | -1.18B |
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
1861.00
Price Trends
2178.03
Positive
2051.21
Positive
1927.09
Positive
Market Momentum
97.65
Negative
74.12
Negative
78.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2222, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1861 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2373.65, below the 50-day MA of 2178.03, and below the 200-day MA of 1927.09, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 97.65 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.12 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2222.
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | ¥396.15B | 30.64 | ― | 1.70% | 8.89% | 4.27% | |
73 Outperform | ¥75.44B | 13.00 | ― | 1.55% | 6.02% | 5.87% | |
65 Neutral | ¥219.73B | 12.64 | 13.33% | 3.47% | 3.37% | 5.09% | |
65 Neutral | ¥31.04B | 12.74 | ― | 1.23% | 5.09% | 10.97% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
50 Neutral | ¥42.33B | 42.90 | ― | 0.60% | 19.65% | 361.53% | |
49 Neutral | ¥61.19B | 47.62 | ― | 1.14% | 9.13% | -21.27% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Kotobuki Spirits to Grant Restricted Treasury Shares to Executives for Long-Term Incentives
Jun 25, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits has approved the disposal of 61,272 shares of its treasury stock as restricted share-based remuneration, valued at about ¥143.5 million, to directors and executive employees of the company and its subsidiaries. The move is pa...
Kotobuki Spirits Announces FY2026 Results and Outlines Strategy for FY2027
May 15, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. has released its consolidated business results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, covering first through fourth quarters, along with a forecast for FY2027. The disclosure also includes a future management policy,...
Kotobuki Spirits Outlines FY2026 Results and FY2027 Forecast in Confectionery Market Context
May 15, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. released supplementary materials for its FY2026 financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, detailing consolidated and segment performance versus prior forecasts and FY2025. The disclosure also covers quarterly ...
Shou Spirits Lifts Sales, Dividend as Profits Grow and Forecasts Further Gains
May 14, 2026
Shou Spirits Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥78.8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 8.9% year on year, with operating profit rising 5.6% to ¥18.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing ...
Kotobuki Spirits to Shift Dividend Decisions to Board via Articles Amendment
May 14, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits will seek shareholder approval on June 25, 2026 to amend its Articles of Incorporation, shifting authority to decide on distributions of surplus funds and related matters from the general meeting to the board of directors under Ja...
Kotobuki Spirits Delivers Record FY2026 Earnings on Inbound Demand and New Store Openings
May 14, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits reported that for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, both sales and profits reached record highs for the fourth consecutive year, despite rising manufacturing costs and soaring raw material prices in the first half. Net sales r...
Kotobuki Spirits Sees Nearly 9% Full-Year Sales Growth on Inbound and Store Expansion
Apr 10, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits reported estimated consolidated sales of 78,796 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, an 8.9% year-on-year increase, with fourth-quarter sales expected to rise 9.5% to 20,311 million yen. Growth was broad-based acr...
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