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Sato Foods Co., Ltd. (2923) Price & Analysis

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2923 Stock Chart & Stats

¥7290.00

-¥30.00(-0.42%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥7290.00

-¥30.00(-0.42%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥6,610.00 - ¥9,680.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.10K

Average Volume (3M)6.26K

Market Cap

¥39.90B

Enterprise Value¥52.04B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.90B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥16.70B

Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2

Beta0.26

Next Earnings

Sep 15, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.8%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)564.30

Shares Outstanding5,075,500

10 Day Avg. Volume2,740

30 Day Avg. Volume6,256

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.29

Price to Book (P/B)1.45

Price to Sales (P/S)0.69

P/FCF Ratio-8.73

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Consistent Revenue GrowthSato Foods' top-line has expanded consistently, accelerating to ~8% in FY2026. This steady revenue trajectory reflects rising household adoption of its ready-to-eat rice and mochi, supports scale economics and production utilization, and provides a durable base for reinvestment in products and channels.

Healthy Gross And Net MarginsMargins of roughly 26% gross and ~5% net in FY2026 are solid for the packaged-foods category. Combined with roughly 9%–11% ROE, this profitability profile supports internal funding capacity, helps absorb normal input cost swings, and underpins long-term ability to finance strategic investments when cash conversion improves.

Strong Consumer Brand And DistributionFlagship branded staples and broad placement in supermarkets, general merchandise stores and wholesalers create recurring demand and shelf-space advantages. Stable, year-round staple sales plus seasonal mochi demand provide durable revenue visibility and competitive positioning in domestic retail channels.

Bears Say

Weak Operating And Free Cash FlowOperating cash flow decline to ~¥2.0B and a ~-¥4.1B free cash flow in FY2026 show poor cash conversion despite positive net income. Persistent negative FCF constrains internal funding for capex, dividends or M&A, and increases reliance on external financing, elevating structural liquidity and execution risk.

Gradually Rising LeverageTotal debt near 0.8x equity, up from prior periods, signals a trend toward higher leverage. Rising indebtedness reduces financial flexibility, raises interest and refinancing exposure, and limits the company’s ability to absorb shocks or fund strategic initiatives if operating cash generation does not recover.

Operating Margin PressureA drift in operating margin from low-7% to mid-6% suggests mounting cost pressure (raw materials, packaging, energy). If sustained, margin erosion can offset revenue gains and force either price increases that risk volume or cost cuts that may impair product quality or growth investments.

2923 FAQ

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥6610.00 and its highest was ¥9680.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥39.90B.

When is Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 75 days.

How were Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jun 12, 2026. The company reported -¥231.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥231.44.

Is Sato Foods Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Sato Foods Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.8%. See more information on Sato Foods Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Sato Foods Co., Ltd. have?

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. has 5,075,500 shares outstanding.

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥231.44 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.857%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sato Foods Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2923

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Company Description

Sato Foods Co., Ltd.

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of packed mochi and rice. Its products include Satos Rice, Satos mochi, and Satos Kagami-mochi. The company was founded by Kansaku Sato in April 1950 and is headquartered in Niigata, Japan.