Diversified Sales Channels & PartnershipsSato Foods' established supermarket and distributor partnerships create stable, diversified revenue channels across retail, foodservice and industrial clients. That distribution breadth and channel diversification reduce single-customer risk and support steady demand and product placement over the medium term.

Consistent Revenue Growth And Healthy Gross MarginSustained top-line growth with a 3.2% recent increase and a gross margin near 24.7% reflects durable product demand and effective cost control in production. Together these trends underpin stable operating cash potential and provide room to reinvest in products and distribution to defend market position.

Improving Operating Cash GenerationA notable improvement in operating cash flow and a healthy operating-cash-to-net-income ratio indicate better cash conversion and earnings quality. Over 2-6 months this strengthens liquidity for working capital and targeted investments, aiding execution of growth initiatives and resilience vs cyclical swings.

Bears Say

Rising LeverageThe increase in debt-to-equity to 0.83 signals greater leverage and reduced financial flexibility. Higher debt raises interest exposure and limits capacity for opportunistic investment or margin support during input-cost shocks, making capital structure management a medium-term priority for stability.

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow means capex or investments exceed cash generated from operations. Structurally, this forces reliance on financing or asset sales to fund growth or repay debt, constraining capital returns and raising execution risk if cash generation doesn't sustainably surpass investments.

Declining Profitability MetricsA drop in net margin from 5.4% to 4.2% (and a falling ROE noted elsewhere) implies weakening ability to convert revenue into shareholder returns. If margin erosion persists, revenue growth will struggle to lift ROE or fund deleveraging, making cost structure and product mix improvement essential medium-term priorities.

2923 FAQ

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥6500.00 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 ¥37.53B.

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 99 days.

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

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Is Sato Foods Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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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?

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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.