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Kikkoman
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,769.00
▲(9.67% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance—steady growth, resilient margins, and a very low-leverage balance sheet—tempered by weaker/less consistent free cash flow. Technical signals are mixed with subdued near-term momentum, and valuation is reasonable but not cheap given the ~25 P/E and modest ~1.5% yield.
Positive Factors
Branded, repeat-purchase demand
Kikkoman’s global soy sauce and seasonings are staple grocery and foodservice products, producing habitual repeat purchases. That brand-driven, recurring demand supports predictable volumes, broad shelf presence and durable revenue stability across geographies and channels.
Negative Factors
Uneven free cash flow
FCF volatility—strong in 2024 then weaker in 2025–26—reduces predictable internal funding for growth, dividends or M&A. If higher capex, working-capital needs or reinvestment persist, management may need external financing or to curb returns, limiting strategic optionality.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Branded, repeat-purchase demand
Kikkoman’s global soy sauce and seasonings are staple grocery and foodservice products, producing habitual repeat purchases. That brand-driven, recurring demand supports predictable volumes, broad shelf presence and durable revenue stability across geographies and channels.
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Kikkoman (2801) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.78T
Dividend Yield1.37%
Average Volume (3M)2.89M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.0
Beta (1Y)0.31
Revenue Growth9.27%
EPS Growth12.89%
CountryJP
Employees7,911
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)70.27
Shares Outstanding969,416,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,127,410
30 Day Avg. Volume2,894,526
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio14.13
Price to Book (P/B)2.39
Price to Sales (P/S)1.80
P/FCF Ratio39.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,900.00Price Target Upside17.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)70.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥817.37B
Kikkoman Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kikkoman Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of food products in Japan and internationally. It offers soy sauce, soy sauce soup bases, and Del Monte seasonings; soy milk and Del Monte beverages; mirin and win...
How the Company Makes Money
Kikkoman makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling branded food products, with soy sauce as its flagship category. Revenue is generated through (1) retail/consumer channels, where Kikkoman sells packaged soy sauce and related seasonings t...
Kikkoman Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 771.91B | 745.54B | 708.98B | 660.84B | 618.90B | 516.44B |
| Gross Profit | 264.12B | 252.61B | 227.80B | 219.01B | 195.64B | 171.02B |
| EBITDA | 119.18B | 115.18B | 112.40B | 101.11B | 84.03B | 75.00B |
| Net Income | 65.34B | 61.62B | 61.70B | 56.44B | 43.73B | 38.90B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 756.51B | 751.66B | 679.41B | 667.88B | 566.38B | 503.06B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 93.23B | 111.77B | 106.18B | 119.16B | 99.35B | 79.23B |
| Total Debt | 61.59B | 61.43B | 59.01B | 59.91B | 50.98B | 43.46B |
| Total Liabilities | 174.23B | 182.82B | 163.36B | 169.62B | 149.41B | 139.15B |
| Stockholders Equity | 574.23B | 560.92B | 508.54B | 491.36B | 410.51B | 357.82B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 34.12B | 35.71B | 51.10B | 33.60B | 33.40B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 90.51B | 75.20B | 80.81B | 59.20B | 52.09B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -43.24B | -39.67B | -42.99B | -26.62B | -16.11B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -53.09B | -46.09B | -31.42B | -20.38B | -17.90B |
Kikkoman Technical Analysis
Positive
1613.00
Price Trends
1669.64
Positive
1567.24
Positive
1478.91
Positive
Market Momentum
53.06
Negative
64.89
Neutral
76.45
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2801, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1613 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1745.83, below the 50-day MA of 1669.64, and above the 200-day MA of 1478.91, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 53.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.89 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.45 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2801.
Kikkoman Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥174.92B | 16.34 | ― | 1.08% | 5.84% | 41.39% | |
72 Outperform | ¥1.78T | 26.05 | 11.56% | 1.55% | 9.27% | 12.89% | |
68 Neutral | ¥661.94B | 26.33 | 7.76% | 1.30% | 4.85% | -9.29% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
62 Neutral | ¥342.08B | 31.98 | 2.53% | 1.79% | 0.01% | 1.50% | |
62 Neutral | ¥234.28B | 18.52 | ― | 2.11% | 0.69% | 1.72% | |
60 Neutral | ¥5.03T | 37.33 | 18.38% | 0.94% | 6.72% | 83.84% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Kikkoman Corporate Events
Kikkoman Delivers Double-Digit Profit Growth and Strengthens Balance Sheet in 1Q FY2027
Aug 5, 2026
Kikkoman reported strong consolidated results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, with revenue rising 15.0% year on year to ¥202,032 million and business profit surging 29.3%. Operating profit climbed 29.0%, while profit before in...
Kikkoman Leaves ¥30 Billion Buyback Authorization Untapped in July
Aug 4, 2026
Kikkoman Corporation has reported that it conducted no share repurchases in July 2026 under its ongoing program authorized pursuant to Japan’s Companies Act. During the period from July 1 to July 31, the company acquired zero shares for a to...
Kikkoman Holds Off on Share Buybacks Despite ¥30 Billion Authorization
Jul 3, 2026
Kikkoman has reported that, during June 2026, it did not purchase any of its own shares under the share buyback framework authorized by its board and permitted by Japan’s Companies Act. Despite an authorization to buy up to 24 million shares...
Kikkoman Reports No Share Buybacks Yet Under ¥30 Billion Repurchase Plan
Jun 5, 2026
Kikkoman has disclosed the status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized under Japan’s Companies Act, confirming that no shares were repurchased and no funds were spent during the period from May 7 to May 31, 2026. The unchanged pos...
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