Marudai Food Co., Ltd. (JP:2288)
:2288
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,428.00
▲(9.42% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/15/26
The score is supported primarily by improving financial performance (profit turnaround and reduced leverage) and attractive valuation (low P/E with a solid dividend). These positives are partly offset by weak technical momentum, with indicators showing the stock trading below key moving averages and bearish MACD/low RSI.
Positive Factors
Improving Balance Sheet
Material debt reduction and a larger equity base materially lower financial risk and interest burden. A stronger capital structure gives durable flexibility for capital spending, working capital during cycles, or opportunistic M&A and supports resilience through food-market volatility over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Volatile Free Cash Flow
Inconsistent free cash flow undermines the durability of earnings improvements: irregular conversion constrains organic capex, deleveraging, and reliable dividend coverage. This variability raises execution risk and limits the firm's ability to fund strategic initiatives without tapping liquidity or increasing borrowing.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving Balance Sheet
Material debt reduction and a larger equity base materially lower financial risk and interest burden. A stronger capital structure gives durable flexibility for capital spending, working capital during cycles, or opportunistic M&A and supports resilience through food-market volatility over the next several quarters.
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Marudai Food Co., Ltd. (2288) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥56.31B
Dividend Yield2.27%
Average Volume (3M)71.19K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta (1Y)0.42
Revenue Growth1.46%
EPS Growth80.77%
CountryJP
Employees1,931
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)399.86
Shares Outstanding26,505,580
10 Day Avg. Volume102,620
30 Day Avg. Volume71,193
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)0.73
Price to Sales (P/S)0.23
P/FCF Ratio16.10
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
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. (2288) is a prominent player in the food manufacturing sector, specializing in the production and distribution of processed seafood products, including fish cakes, crab sticks, and other surimi-based items. The company opera...
How the Company Makes Money
Marudai Food makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling processed meat products. Its core revenue stream is product sales, generated when it sells branded and/or private-label items (e.g., ham, sausages, and related processed foods) into r...
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
71
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 238.40B | 234.97B | 228.81B | 221.98B | 218.61B |
| Gross Profit | 39.55B | 37.10B | 34.68B | 30.48B | 31.96B |
| EBITDA | 12.42B | 12.04B | -1.94B | 4.42B | 7.94B |
| Net Income | 9.79B | 5.49B | -9.41B | -4.99B | -376.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 124.64B | 120.92B | 121.82B | 126.26B | 128.90B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 9.80B | 8.98B | 9.67B | 6.92B | 7.99B |
| Total Debt | 11.45B | 19.59B | 21.64B | 22.79B | 20.67B |
| Total Liabilities | 47.67B | 53.91B | 59.07B | 57.24B | 53.41B |
| Stockholders Equity | 76.12B | 66.20B | 62.01B | 68.33B | 74.83B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.46B | -267.00M | 5.14B | -2.65B | 253.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.54B | 5.40B | 10.01B | 2.91B | 7.03B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 367.00M | -2.88B | -4.88B | -4.52B | -5.69B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.09B | -3.20B | -2.38B | 534.00M | -1.83B |
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
2219.00
Price Trends
2255.08
Negative
2232.86
Positive
2085.49
Positive
Market Momentum
-14.91
Negative
50.51
Neutral
67.35
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2288, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2219 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2237.15, below the 50-day MA of 2255.08, and above the 200-day MA of 2085.49, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -14.91 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 50.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.35 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2288.
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | ¥56.31B | 5.70 | 6.48% | 2.27% | 1.46% | 80.77% | |
65 Neutral | ¥411.15B | 14.90 | 10.18% | 2.56% | 5.09% | 10.53% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
60 Neutral | ¥481.76B | 18.06 | 9.86% | 2.58% | 2.00% | 12.21% | |
57 Neutral | ¥259.76B | 19.19 | ― | 2.61% | 8.35% | 54.38% | |
56 Neutral | ¥590.72B | 19.47 | 6.04% | 2.04% | 6.34% | 38.64% | |
48 Neutral | ¥14.10B | 51.12 | ― | 1.61% | 2.00% | -44.01% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Marudai Food Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Marudai Food to Add Interim Dividends Through Charter Revision
May 14, 2026
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. plans to introduce an interim dividend system in addition to its existing year-end dividend, aiming to expand opportunities to return profits to shareholders. The board has resolved to submit this change, including setting S...
Marudai Food Delivers Strong Profit Growth and Raises Dividend as Equity Base Strengthens
May 14, 2026
Marudai Food reported consolidated net sales of ¥238.4 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 1.5% year on year, with operating profit jumping 37.2% to ¥7.5 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 78.3% to ...
Marudai Food Reports Progress on Share Buyback Program
May 1, 2026
Marudai Food has disclosed the latest status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board in February 2026. Between April 1 and April 30, the company repurchased 107,400 shares of its common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for a ...
Marudai Food Lifts Earnings Outlook and Hikes Dividend on Strong Processed Foods and Meat Sales
Apr 27, 2026
Marudai Food has raised its consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, expecting slightly higher net sales and lifting projected operating, ordinary, and attributable profits by around 7% to 8%, driven mainly by strong desser...
Marudai Food Reports Progress on 2026 Share Buyback Program
Apr 1, 2026
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. has reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board in February 2026, under which it is permitted to repurchase up to 650,000 shares, or 2.66% of its outstanding stock, for a maximum of 1.3 bil...
Marudai Food Books ¥4.56 Billion Gain From Sale of Investment Securities
Mar 27, 2026
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. has completed the sale of a portion of its listed securities holdings, consisting of 13 stocks, as previously announced in early February. The transaction generated a gain on sale of approximately ¥4,562 million, in lin...
Marudai Food Sets Timeline and Terms for ¥1.3 Billion Share Buyback
Mar 4, 2026
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. has set the acquisition period for its previously announced share buyback, confirming it will repurchase its own common shares between March 12, 2026, and September 30, 2026. The decision specifies that up to 650,000 shares,...
Marudai Food Sets Terms for Secondary Share Offering and Over-Allotment
Mar 4, 2026
Marudai Food has set the terms for a secondary offering of its common stock, with underwriters purchasing shares at 2,017.35 yen and selling them at 2,127 yen per share, implying a total selling amount of approximately 4.09 billion yen. The delive...
Marudai Food Finalizes Interim Review, Adds Share Buyback Note to Nine-Month Results
Feb 24, 2026
Marudai Food announced that an independent auditor has completed the interim review of its consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, which underpin a secondary offering of its common stock approved by the board...
Marudai Food Enhances Shareholder Benefits to Reward Long‑Term Investors
Feb 24, 2026
Marudai Food has approved a partial revision of its shareholder benefit plan, effective from the record date of September 30, 2026, to increase the attractiveness of its shares and reward long‑term investors. The new structure introduces tie...
Marudai Food Launches Restricted Stock Plan to Boost Employee Ownership and Engagement
Feb 24, 2026
Marudai Food has resolved to introduce a restricted stock incentive plan for members of its Employee Stock Ownership Association across the group, aiming to deepen human capital management and employee engagement. By enabling employees to acquire ...
Marudai Food Unveils Up to ¥1.3 Billion Share Buyback Plan
Feb 24, 2026
Marudai Food Co., Ltd. has announced that its board of directors has approved a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 650,000 shares of common stock, equivalent to 2.66% of its outstanding shares excluding treasury stock. The ...
Marudai Food Announces Large Secondary Share Offering by Financial Institution Shareholders
Feb 24, 2026
Marudai Food has approved a secondary offering of 1,922,000 shares of its common stock, to be sold by a group of existing financial institution shareholders through underwriters. The sale price will be set in early March based on the market price,...
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