Accelerating Revenue GrowthSustained revenue acceleration (22.5% in 2025) indicates growing market penetration and stronger demand for core rice/grain products. This expanding top line provides a durable base for margin recovery, scale benefits, and reinvestment over the next 2–6 months.

Improving ProfitabilityMargin expansion shows the company is converting revenue into higher operating profit, suggesting better pricing power or cost control. Improved profitability increases internal funding capacity and reduces sensitivity to temporary revenue swings over a medium-term horizon.

Staple-food Distribution Business ModelA focus on rice and staple grains yields structurally stable demand and predictable volume cycles. The distribution/processing model (milling, blending, packaging) creates recurring B2B and retail contracts and defensive cash flows versus discretionary sectors over the coming months.

Bears Say

Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative OCF and FCF across two consecutive years, despite higher reported earnings, point to weak cash conversion and working-capital strain. This raises reliance on external financing, limits capacity for capex/dividends, and reduces resilience to shocks in the 2–6 month horizon.

Modest Absolute MarginsLow single-digit margins provide a thin earnings buffer against commodity cost inflation, input shortages, or customer price pressure. With limited margin headroom, profitability can deteriorate quickly under adverse cost or pricing trends, compromising durable cash generation.

Meaningful Leverage And Rising DebtAlthough leverage fell from earlier peaks, a ~0.82x debt/equity level and a 2025 debt increase leave financial flexibility constrained, especially given weak cash flow. Higher leverage raises refinancing and interest risks and limits ability to fund growth or absorb shocks.

2700 FAQ

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

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1178.00 and its highest was ¥6600.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥17.46B.

When is Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 73 days.

How were Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥6.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥6.79.

Is Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.4%. See more information on Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. have?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. has 8,530,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥6.79 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -16.096%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd.

Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. develops and sells rice in Japan and internationally. It also sells rice bran, imported grass, and other feed and feed ingredients; develops and sells value-added products, such as protein-adjusted rice; manufactures rice flour for confectionery and processed food; and sells glutinous rice and rice flour. Kitoku Shinryo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.