Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd (JP:2897)
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Nissin Foods Holdings Co
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,402.00
▲(16.83% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/05/26
The score is primarily constrained by weaker cash-flow quality (TTM free cash flow turning negative) alongside higher leverage, despite steady revenue growth and generally stable margins. Technicals are a meaningful positive with price above key moving averages and supportive momentum, while valuation is fair with a moderate P/E and dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Steady multi-year revenue growth
Consistent multi-year revenue expansion reflects durable consumer demand and successful market penetration across regions. That steady top-line supports scale economics in procurement and production, underpins predictable cash flows, and gives the business latitude to fund product development and distribution investments.
Negative Factors
TTM free cash flow turned negative
A recent swing to negative free cash flow reduces internal funding for capex, dividends, and debt paydown, increasing reliance on external financing. Over the medium term this limits financial flexibility and heightens execution risk if operating cash conversion does not recover.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Steady multi-year revenue growth
Consistent multi-year revenue expansion reflects durable consumer demand and successful market penetration across regions. That steady top-line supports scale economics in procurement and production, underpins predictable cash flows, and gives the business latitude to fund product development and distribution investments.
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Nissin Foods Holdings Co (2897) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥862.11B
Dividend Yield2.41%
Average Volume (3M)1.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta (1Y)0.48
Revenue Growth1.46%
EPS Growth-2.17%
CountryJP
Employees16,509
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)57.14
Shares Outstanding297,584,500
10 Day Avg. Volume2,057,600
30 Day Avg. Volume1,794,403
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.72
Price to Book (P/B)1.92
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio-66.87
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,900.00Price Target Upside68.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)162.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥790.27B
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nissin Foods Holdings Co.,Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of instant foods in Japan and internationally. The company operates through the Nissin Food Products, Myojo Foods, Chilled and Frozen Foods and Bev...
How the Company Makes Money
Nissin Foods generates revenue primarily through the sale of its instant noodle products, which account for a significant portion of its overall earnings. The company's revenue model is supported by both domestic and international sales, with a st...
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
76
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 780.87B | 776.59B | 732.93B | 669.25B | 569.72B | 506.11B |
| Gross Profit | 268.27B | 272.95B | 258.63B | 221.08B | 194.50B | 181.76B |
| EBITDA | 89.14B | 96.92B | 92.64B | 76.45B | 71.25B | 70.56B |
| Net Income | 50.48B | 55.02B | 54.17B | 44.76B | 35.41B | 40.83B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 969.33B | 848.46B | 812.38B | 708.37B | 683.42B | 663.53B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 93.71B | 73.04B | 96.66B | 87.39B | 102.00B | 90.29B |
| Total Debt | 188.81B | 131.02B | 51.27B | 49.95B | 64.37B | 69.53B |
| Total Liabilities | 433.87B | 336.56B | 277.37B | 240.42B | 238.83B | 242.09B |
| Stockholders Equity | 496.66B | 475.53B | 493.19B | 430.43B | 407.66B | 384.02B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -12.45B | -13.62B | 32.03B | 39.53B | 29.18B | 41.41B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 73.47B | 57.06B | 94.12B | 64.81B | 52.94B | 72.71B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -81.79B | -76.71B | -61.91B | -31.70B | -3.29B | -26.53B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 13.48B | -591.00M | -26.32B | -48.03B | -44.63B | -19.05B |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Technical Analysis
Negative
2912.00
Price Trends
3114.90
Negative
2991.83
Negative
2905.72
Positive
Market Momentum
-68.25
Positive
39.57
Neutral
31.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2897, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2912 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3007.55, below the 50-day MA of 3114.90, and above the 200-day MA of 2905.72, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -68.25 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.57 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 31.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:2897.
Nissin Foods Holdings Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥1.13T | 13.07 | 13.07% | 1.82% | 3.64% | 5.31% | |
73 Outperform | ¥429.82B | 10.77 | 10.18% | 2.56% | 3.87% | 29.64% | |
72 Outperform | ¥1.37T | 18.60 | 11.19% | 1.46% | 2.65% | -5.76% | |
68 Neutral | ¥297.91B | 10.81 | 4.15% | 1.66% | 0.74% | 5.88% | |
66 Neutral | ¥862.11B | 12.71 | 9.77% | 2.41% | 1.46% | -2.17% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | ¥4.39T | 20.92 | 9.46% | 1.32% | 1.99% | -18.79% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Nissin Foods Holdings Co Corporate Events
Nissin Foods Returns to Revenue Growth as Overseas Business Drives Q3 Profit
Feb 3, 2026
Nissin Foods reported that revenue increased across all three business segments in the third quarter of FY3/2026, with consolidated profit boosted mainly by strong overseas performance; on a cumulative basis from April to December, revenue returne...
Nissin Foods Grows Revenue but Cuts Profit Outlook in FY2026 Q3 Update
Feb 3, 2026
In supplemental materials for its fiscal 2026 third quarter, Nissin Foods reported year‑on‑year revenue growth but a decline in operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent, reflecting margin pressure despite higher...
Nissin Foods Posts Higher Sales but Profit Declines, Keeps Dividend Forecast Unchanged
Feb 3, 2026
Nissin Foods Holdings reported modest revenue growth but weaker profits for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue edging up 0.7% year on year to ¥586.6 billion while core operating profit of existing businesses fell 13.4% and ...
Nissin Foods to Record 50.3 Billion Yen in Dividends from Subsidiaries
Dec 3, 2025
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. announced it will receive dividends totaling 50.3 billion yen from its six consolidated subsidiaries, which will be recorded as revenue in its non-consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 2...
Nissin Foods Revises Financial Forecast for FY 2026
Nov 10, 2025
Nissin Foods Holdings Co. has revised its financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, anticipating lower revenue and profit than previously expected. This adjustment is due to increased raw material costs, a shift towards lower-price...
Nissin Foods Reports Decline in First Half Financial Performance
Nov 10, 2025
Nissin Foods Holdings Co. reported a decline in its financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with revenue slightly decreasing by 1.3% and core operating profit dropping by 21.9%. Despite these challenges, the ...
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