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¥6,800.00 - ¥9,680.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.10K

Average Volume (3M)6.26K

Market Cap

¥35.91B

Enterprise Value¥56.21B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.90B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥16.70B

Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5

Beta0.25

Next Earnings

Jun 17, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.8%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)407.10

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

Branded Staple Product PortfolioA focused, recognizable product lineup in shelf-stable rice-based convenience foods supports durable household demand and repeat purchases. Strong retail placement in Japanese supermarkets and wholesalers creates predictable distribution and revenue stickiness across economic cycles.

Consistent Revenue Growth And Gross MarginSteady top-line growth alongside a healthy gross margin around 24.7% indicates effective pricing and production efficiency. This combination supports sustainable core profitability and the ability to absorb moderate input-cost swings while retaining capacity to fund operations and incremental investments.

Improved Operating Cash GenerationMaterial improvement in operating cash flow and a strong OCF-to-net-income ratio show the business can convert earnings into cash from core operations. That durability underpins working capital needs and debt servicing capacity, enhancing financial flexibility if capex is controlled.

Bears Say

Rising LeverageAn increased debt-to-equity ratio to 0.83 signals greater reliance on external financing, which raises interest and refinancing risk. Elevated leverage reduces balance sheet flexibility to absorb shocks or invest opportunistically, especially if cash generation does not sustainably improve.

Negative Free Cash FlowPersisting negative free cash flow means core cash generation is being offset by capital expenditures or other uses, limiting capacity to pay down debt, fund growth, or return capital. Continued negative FCF necessitates careful capex discipline or external funding, raising structural risk.

Eroding Net ProfitabilityA decline in net margin from 5.4% to 4.2% weakens earnings resilience and reduces retained earnings for reinvestment. Persistent margin compression — potentially from input cost pressures — impairs long-term ROE and the firm’s ability to build buffers against market or commodity volatility.

2923 FAQ

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

Sato Foods Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥6800.00 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 ¥35.91B.

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 53 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.