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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd.
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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,172.00
▲(24.20% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (high profitability since 2022, strong cash generation, and an excellent near debt-free balance sheet). Technicals also support the rating with a clear uptrend and positive momentum, though overbought signals raise near-term pullback risk. Valuation tempers the overall score due to a relatively high P/E and only modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Profitability and Revenue Expansion
The shift from losses in 2021 to sustained profitability, alongside substantial multi-year revenue expansion and high margins, indicates stronger execution and a more scalable earnings base.
Negative Factors
Moderating Revenue Growth
The slowdown suggests the exceptionally rapid expansion phase is normalizing. If this moderation persists, it could limit operating leverage and reduce the pace of future earnings growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability and Revenue Expansion
The shift from losses in 2021 to sustained profitability, alongside substantial multi-year revenue expansion and high margins, indicates stronger execution and a more scalable earnings base.
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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. (2222) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥420.66B
Dividend Yield1.31%
Average Volume (3M)603.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.9
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth9.04%
EPS Growth7.32%
CountryJP
Employees1,801
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryFood Confectioners
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)84.08
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)95.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥85.48B
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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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 | 80.47B | 78.78B | 72.35B | 64.04B | 50.16B | 32.19B |
| Gross Profit | 49.63B | 48.38B | 44.80B | 39.80B | 30.11B | 17.62B |
| EBITDA | 21.16B | 20.44B | 19.10B | 16.83B | 11.42B | 4.10B |
| Net Income | 12.98B | 12.56B | 12.12B | 10.83B | 7.02B | 1.92B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 56.30B | 60.14B | 51.98B | 46.51B | 36.95B | 27.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 28.81B | 32.20B | 26.08B | 23.69B | 17.16B | 9.91B |
| Total Debt | 220.00M | 0.00 | 300.00M | 307.02M | 450.69M | 734.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 11.01B | 12.20B | 11.89B | 11.29B | 10.44B | 7.11B |
| Stockholders Equity | 45.28B | 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
2554.00
Price Trends
2518.66
Positive
2264.59
Positive
2052.58
Positive
Market Momentum
58.52
Negative
62.17
Neutral
67.77
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 2554 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2595.48, above the 50-day MA of 2518.66, and above the 200-day MA of 2052.58, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 58.52 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.17 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥420.66B | 31.88 | ― | 1.39% | 9.04% | 7.32% | |
79 Outperform | ¥74.36B | 11.83 | ― | 1.55% | 5.66% | 24.88% | |
66 Neutral | ¥211.59B | 12.64 | 13.39% | 2.40% | 3.34% | -0.81% | |
66 Neutral | ¥31.43B | 12.70 | ― | 1.23% | 4.60% | 12.15% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
52 Neutral | ¥43.31B | 33.55 | ― | 0.60% | 21.59% | 1672.91% | |
49 Neutral | ¥64.13B | 57.58 | ― | 1.14% | 7.75% | -32.47% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Kotobuki Spirits Delivers Record Quarterly Profit on Strong Inbound and Store Expansion
Aug 3, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits reported that for the first quarter of FY2027, covering April to June 2026, net sales rose 10.0% year on year to 18.67 billion yen and ordinary profit increased 20.3%, with gross profit, operating profit and profit attributable to...
Shou Spirits Lifts Dividend Outlook on Strong First-Quarter Earnings
Aug 3, 2026
Shou Spirits Inc. reported strong first-quarter results for the three months to June 30, 2026, with net sales rising 10% to ¥18.67 billion and operating profit climbing 20.7% to ¥4.15 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent ...
Kotobuki Spirits Unveils FY2027 Q1 Results and Strategic Outlook
Aug 3, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. has released its consolidated business results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, covering the period ending March 31, 2027, along with a business forecast for the full year. The disclosure package also includes ...
Kotobuki Spirits lifts Q1 FY2027 sales and margins on broad-based confectionery growth
Aug 3, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. reported consolidated first-quarter FY2027 net sales of ¥20.40 billion, up ¥1.73 billion year on year, with gross profit of ¥11.77 billion and an improved gross margin of 57.7%. Operating profit rose to &#...
Kotobuki Spirits Introduces Interim Dividend and Raises Payout Forecast
Aug 3, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd., a TSE Prime-listed confectionery-focused company, is emphasizing shareholder returns through a structured cash allocation plan under its Value Up Vision 2030, targeting a total shareholder return ratio of at least 50%. ...
Kotobuki Spirits Completes Restricted Share Treasury Stock Disposal for Executive Pay
Jul 24, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. has completed the payment procedures for disposing of treasury stock to be used as restricted share-based remuneration, following a resolution approved by its Board of Directors in late June. The program targets key mana...
Kotobuki Spirits Sees 10% Q1 Sales Gain on Inbound and Store Expansion
Jul 9, 2026
Kotobuki Spirits reported estimated net sales of 18,668 million yen for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, a 10.0% year-on-year increase driven by stronger product appeal, enhanced store attractiveness, and reinforced sales ca...
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...
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