Sato Foods Co., Ltd. (JP:2923)

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Sato Foods Co., Ltd.

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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¥6,700.00 - ¥9,680.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.10K

Average Volume (3M)6.26K

Market Cap

¥35.00B

Enterprise Value¥55.15B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.90B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥16.70B

Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5

Beta0.26

Next Earnings

Jun 12, 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 Ratio-1.26

Price to Book (P/B)1.65

Price to Sales (P/S)0.80

P/FCF Ratio226.11

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

Strong Consumer Brands & DistributionSato Foods' core brands and focus on shelf-stable, convenience rice products create durable demand. Strong supermarket and wholesaler placement in Japan supports repeat household purchases and stable volumes, making revenue less cyclical and reinforcing long-term market share.

Consistent Revenue Growth With Healthy Gross MarginConsistent top-line growth together with a ~24.7% gross margin indicates the company can cover input and manufacturing costs while maintaining product profitability. This structural margin supports sustainable operating performance and the ability to absorb commodity or input cost swings over months.

Improving Operating Cash GenerationA materially improved operating cash flow and healthy OCF-to-net-income ratio signal the core business converts earnings into cash reliably. That strengthens working-capital management and funds routine operations, reducing reliance on external financing for day-to-day needs.

Bears Say

Rising Financial LeverageAn elevated debt-to-equity ratio near 0.83 increases interest and refinancing risk, limiting financial flexibility. Coupled with falling ROE, leverage can magnify earnings volatility, constrain investment choices, and pressure the balance sheet during slower demand periods or higher interest rates.

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow means capital expenditures or working-capital needs outpace cash from operations. Over time this forces dependence on external funding (debt or equity), raising financing costs and potentially restricting capacity to invest in product innovation or distribution expansion.

Declining Net ProfitabilityA decline in net margin reduces retained earnings and the firm's ability to generate returns for shareholders. With narrower net margins, the business is more exposed to input-cost inflation or pricing pressure, making it harder to fund growth, dividends, or debt servicing without improving operational efficiency.

2923 FAQ

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥6700.00 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 ¥35.00B.

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 12, 2026 which is in 22 days.

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported ¥407.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥407.1.

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 ¥65 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 ¥407.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.476%.

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. produces and sells packaged mochi rice cakes and packaged cooked rice in Japan. It offers products under the Sato no Gohan, Kirimochi, and Usagimochi brands. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Niigata, Japan.