Revenue Growth TrendConsistent multi-year revenue growth indicates sustained demand for the company’s processed starches and industrial food ingredients. This supports long-term scale advantages, more predictable production planning, and the ability to invest in product innovation and customer relationships over the next 2–6 months.

Balance Sheet FoundationA healthy equity ratio and stable balance-sheet foundation provide financial resilience versus peers, enabling continued capital deployment for maintenance or selective growth. This durability helps absorb demand swings and supports supplier and customer confidence over several quarters.

Stable Shareholder ReturnsSteady shareholder returns suggest disciplined capital allocation and a shareholder-friendly payout approach. Predictable distributions and return policies can anchor investor expectations and indicate management prioritizes profitability and cash allocation consistency over time.

Bears Say

Recent Negative Free Cash FlowA shift to negative free cash flow undermines internal funding for capex, debt servicing, and dividends without drawing on reserves. If persistent, it can force financing choices, constrain reinvestment in efficiency improvements, and increase vulnerability to cost or demand shocks over the medium term.

Margin VolatilityVariable gross and net margins indicate inconsistent cost pass-through or input-cost control in the processing business. Margin volatility reduces earnings visibility, limits free cash flow predictability, and heightens sensitivity to raw-material price swings and competitive pricing pressure.

Moderate LeverageModerate leverage limits financial flexibility and raises refinancing risk if cash generation weakens. In a cyclical input-cost or demand downturn, higher leverage could force cost cuts or capital raises, constraining strategic investments and increasing execution risk over the next several quarters.

2892 FAQ

What was Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2150.00 and its highest was ¥4250.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥18.91B.

When is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 71 days.

How were Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported -¥47.81 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥47.81.

Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.98%. See more information on Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. have?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. has 4,942,868 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥47.81 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.106%.

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Company Description

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of processed corn products and related secondary processed products in Japan. It offers corn starch and tapioca starch for food and industrial use; and waxy starch. The company also provides corn and starch syrup, high maltose syrup, malto-oligosaccharide, powdered malto-oligosaccharide, gluco-oligosaccharide, nigerooligosaccharide, isomaltooligosaccharide, glucose, and isomerized liquid sugar; dietary fibers; and other edible processed food materials. In addition, it offers cyclodextrin, glucose, maltose hydrate products, and malto-oligosaccharide derivatives; and by products, such as corn salad oil, corn steep liquor, gluten meal, and gluten feed. The company was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation.