Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. (JP:2296)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
¥5,372.00
▼(-4.07% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/02/26
The score is held back mainly by weak cash flow quality (negative free cash flow) and bearish technical signals (below major moving averages with negative MACD). These are partially offset by steady revenue growth, manageable balance sheet leverage, and an attractive shareholder return profile (high dividend yield and moderate P/E).
Positive Factors
Steady revenue expansion
Consistent top-line growth across years and a positive TTM revenue change reflect durable consumer demand for staple processed and prepared foods. A stable revenue base supports long-term production planning, scale economics, and the ability to invest in product development and distribution.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative free cash flow
Multi-year negative free cash flow signals weak conversion of accounting profits into distributable cash, likely from reinvestment needs or working-capital strain. This constrains organic funding for growth, dividends, or debt reduction without external financing.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Steady revenue expansion
Consistent top-line growth across years and a positive TTM revenue change reflect durable consumer demand for staple processed and prepared foods. A stable revenue base supports long-term production planning, scale economics, and the ability to invest in product development and distribution.
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Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. (2296) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥260.03B
Dividend Yield2.61%
Average Volume (3M)128.23K
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth8.35%
EPS Growth54.38%
CountryJP
Employees8,124
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)356.41
Shares Outstanding57,471,012
10 Day Avg. Volume104,320
30 Day Avg. Volume128,230
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)1.10
Price to Sales (P/S)0.30
P/FCF Ratio-34.15
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)323.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.04T
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of processed meat and processed/precooked food products in Japan. It offers ham/sausage, pizza/snacks, noodles, and cheese products. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquarte...
How the Company Makes Money
The company makes money primarily by selling food products produced by its group companies. Its core revenue stream is the sale of processed meat products (e.g., ham, sausages, bacon and related items) under group brands to supermarkets and other ...
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.07T | 988.77B | 955.58B | 922.68B | 854.37B |
| Gross Profit | 146.48B | 133.27B | 132.56B | 130.13B | 131.90B |
| EBITDA | 28.46B | 34.19B | 36.43B | 36.70B | 37.51B |
| Net Income | 20.23B | 13.10B | 15.55B | 16.98B | 19.12B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 524.73B | 467.01B | 462.57B | 436.76B | 413.12B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.98B | 20.99B | 23.23B | 22.74B | 47.99B |
| Total Debt | 92.32B | 62.54B | 43.36B | 45.67B | 37.85B |
| Total Liabilities | 229.21B | 180.69B | 177.24B | 167.50B | 150.38B |
| Stockholders Equity | 294.81B | 285.61B | 284.69B | 268.69B | 262.14B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -9.54B | -9.35B | 14.76B | -8.50B | 9.43B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.66B | 10.02B | 29.39B | 3.95B | 18.47B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -26.01B | -20.64B | -16.01B | -22.93B | -11.25B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 8.52B | 7.47B | -13.28B | -6.84B | -10.65B |
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
5600.00
Price Trends
5506.06
Negative
5705.35
Negative
5559.33
Negative
Market Momentum
-184.91
Negative
26.40
Positive
24.80
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2296, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 5600 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5070.50, above the 50-day MA of 5506.06, and above the 200-day MA of 5559.33, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -184.91 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 26.40 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 24.80 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2296.
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | ¥56.47B | 5.70 | 6.48% | 2.27% | 1.46% | 80.77% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
60 Neutral | ¥472.76B | 18.06 | 9.86% | 2.58% | 2.00% | 12.21% | |
57 Neutral | ¥260.03B | 19.19 | ― | 2.61% | 8.35% | 54.38% | |
56 Neutral | ¥582.77B | 19.47 | 6.04% | 2.04% | 6.34% | 38.64% | |
45 Neutral | ¥1.85B | 6.37 | ― | ― | -3.51% | ― | |
43 Neutral | ¥5.51B | -24.34 | ― | ― | -5.42% | 53.47% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Itoham Yonekyu Holdings, Inc. Corporate Events
Itoham Yonekyu weighs cut to high minimum share investment unit
May 1, 2026
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings has outlined its stance on potentially reducing the minimum investment unit for its shares, arguing that a lower entry threshold would help broaden its investor base, improve stock liquidity and support a more vibrant equit...
Itoham Yonekyu Hits Profit Targets Early but Signals Earnings Dip in FY2026
May 1, 2026
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings reported full-year FY2025 revenue of JPY 1,071.4 billion, up 8.4%, and a 46.5% jump in ordinary profit to JPY 30.4 billion, allowing it to hit its mid-term targets for profit and capital efficiency a year ahead of schedule....
Itoham Yonekyu Posts Profit Surge and Higher Dividends, Signals Softer Outlook for FY2027
May 1, 2026
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings reported solid consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales of ¥1.07 trillion and double-digit growth in operating, ordinary and net profit, reflecting improved profitability and higher...
Itoham Yonekyu Marks 10th Anniversary with ¥90 Commemorative Dividend
Feb 6, 2026
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings’ board has approved a commemorative dividend of ¥90 per share, totaling ¥5.107 billion, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025, with payment scheduled for March 5, 2026, funded from retained earni...
Itoham Yonekyu Lifts FY2025 Profit Outlook on Strong Meat Business Recovery
Feb 5, 2026
For the first nine months of FY2025, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings reported solid consolidated growth, with net sales up 8.1% and ordinary profit rising 29.8%. The Meat Division delivered revenue and profit growth, supported by improved profitability in...
Itoham Yonekyu Raises Full-Year Outlook on Strong Nine-Month Earnings and Higher Dividends
Feb 5, 2026
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings reported solid growth for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of parent all rising year on year, and a sharp improvement in comprehens...
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