Seria Co Ltd (JP:2782)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,713.00
▲(15.13% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (especially a conservatively leveraged balance sheet and improved recent cash flow) and attractive valuation (low P/E and a moderate dividend). These positives are partially offset by weak technicals, with the stock trading below key moving averages and negative momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage gives the company durable financial flexibility: it can fund store openings, absorb shocks, and maintain dividends without relying on new debt. Large equity and prior ROE (≈10%–17%) support long-term stability even if earnings vary.
Negative Factors
Margin compression vs. 2021–2022
Sustained margin pressure versus earlier peaks suggests structural cost or pricing headwinds. If the company cannot restore gross or operating margins, revenue growth may not translate into proportional earnings gains, constraining long-term profit expansion.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage gives the company durable financial flexibility: it can fund store openings, absorb shocks, and maintain dividends without relying on new debt. Large equity and prior ROE (≈10%–17%) support long-term stability even if earnings vary.
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Seria Co (2782) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥272.37B
Dividend Yield1.96%
Average Volume (3M)187.12K
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta (1Y)0.07
Revenue Growth8.20%
EPS Growth51.62%
CountryJP
Employees551
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryDiscount Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding75,840,000
10 Day Avg. Volume285,670
30 Day Avg. Volume187,116
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.37
Price to Book (P/B)2.72
Price to Sales (P/S)0.99
P/FCF Ratio21.54
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,455.00Price Target Upside38.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Seria Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Seria Co., Ltd. operates stores in Japan. The company's stores sell merchandise and private brand products. As of March 31, 2021, it operated 1,787 stores, including 1,742 directly managed stores and 45 franchise chain stores. The company was form...
How the Company Makes Money
Seria primarily makes money through retail sales of merchandise at its “Seria” 100-yen shops. Revenue is recognized when customers purchase products in-store (and, where applicable, through any other company-operated retail channels). The company’...
Seria Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
85
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 238.71B | 255.69B | 236.33B | 223.20B | 212.36B | 208.08B |
| Gross Profit | 93.91B | 101.46B | 92.89B | 87.31B | 84.44B | 86.03B |
| EBITDA | 22.14B | 26.23B | 22.01B | 20.13B | 20.16B | 25.27B |
| Net Income | 11.34B | 14.70B | 11.22B | 9.82B | 10.25B | 14.30B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 138.49B | 128.68B | 142.95B | 133.77B | 127.94B | 122.70B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 58.80B | 42.08B | 62.15B | 58.19B | 58.08B | 58.25B |
| Total Debt | 1.28B | 870.00M | 1.43B | 1.78B | 1.90B | 1.98B |
| Total Liabilities | 30.32B | 35.84B | 34.94B | 31.73B | 30.49B | 30.24B |
| Stockholders Equity | 108.17B | 92.84B | 108.00B | 102.04B | 97.45B | 92.46B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.27B | 11.71B | 10.93B | 7.08B | 6.74B | 13.41B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.60B | 19.02B | 16.00B | 12.23B | 11.34B | 17.65B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.73B | -4.47B | -12.28B | -6.19B | -6.61B | -2.34B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.48B | -30.52B | -5.92B | -5.94B | -5.95B | -7.74B |
Seria Co Technical Analysis
Neutral
3225.00
Price Trends
3693.40
Negative
3779.30
Negative
3416.99
Positive
Market Momentum
2.70
Negative
52.34
Neutral
87.10
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2782, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3225 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3503.75, below the 50-day MA of 3693.40, and below the 200-day MA of 3416.99, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.70 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.34 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.10 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:2782.
Seria Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥110.27B | 10.45 | ― | 1.92% | 2.00% | 9.17% | |
71 Outperform | ¥272.37B | 17.16 | 12.03% | 1.96% | 8.20% | 51.62% | |
69 Neutral | ¥219.15B | 19.90 | ― | 2.43% | 3.62% | 11.01% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | ¥2.72T | 23.93 | 16.37% | 0.73% | 7.63% | 17.33% | |
61 Neutral | ¥23.83B | 17.60 | ― | 2.89% | 8.14% | 9.49% | |
55 Neutral | ¥52.36B | -52.70 | ― | 0.51% | 4.41% | ― |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Seria Co Corporate Events
Seria Co. Delivers Strong Profit Growth as Financing Outflows Cut Cash Pile
May 8, 2026
Seria Co., Ltd. reported strong results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 8.2% year on year to ¥255.7 billion and operating profit climbing 24.5% to ¥21.0 billion, reflecting improved profitability. Ordinary...
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