Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. (JP:3053)

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Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.

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Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. (3053) Price & Analysis

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3053 Stock Chart & Stats

¥174.00

-¥3.00(-1.84%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥174.00

-¥3.00(-1.84%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥166.00 - ¥223.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume530.70K

Average Volume (3M)282.44K

Market Cap

¥11.67B

Enterprise Value¥9.78B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.12B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥560.00M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.23

Next Earnings

Aug 19, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-15.85

Shares Outstanding61,424,000

10 Day Avg. Volume226,250

30 Day Avg. Volume282,440

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.19

Price to Book (P/B)3.11

Price to Sales (P/S)0.73

P/FCF Ratio-46.84

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

De-risked Balance SheetDebt essentially eliminated and equity rebuilt materially improves solvency and financial flexibility. Over the next 2-6 months this reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, frees cash flow for targeted reinvestment, and supports franchise/expansion choices without balance-sheet strain.

Sustained Gross Margin ExpansionA multi-year rise in gross margin indicates structural improvements in procurement, pricing or product mix. Higher gross margins increase the firm's ability to absorb SG&A, support break-even operations, and provide operating leverage as sales stabilize, strengthening long-term profitability potential.

Franchise-driven Revenue ModelRecurring franchise fees and royalties create a scalable, lower-capex revenue stream versus solely company-owned outlets. This model supports margin durability, faster geographic scale, and predictable cashflows from franchise partners, improving resilience over a multi-month to multi-year horizon.

Bears Say

Multi-year Revenue ContractionSustained revenue declines erode operating leverage and make margins fragile. Even with better gross margins, falling top-line limits absolute profit recovery, constrains reinvestment ability, and raises execution risk for any turnaround or growth initiatives over the next several quarters.

Inconsistent Free Cash FlowVolatile free cash flow—positive one year, negative the next—signals unreliable internal funding for capex, expansion, or deleveraging. This inconsistency raises the need for external financing or reduced reinvestment, increasing operational and strategic risk over a medium-term horizon.

Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityNear break-even operating margins leave the company highly sensitive to cost increases or revenue dips. Prior deep losses and volatile earnings history mean small adverse shifts could reverse progress, making sustained profitability uncertain over the next 2-6 months without clearer revenue stabilization.

3053 FAQ

What was Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥166.00 and its highest was ¥223.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥11.67B.

When is Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 70 days.

How were Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥1.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.04.

Is Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. have?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. has 61,424,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥1.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.667%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3053

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Company Description

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.

Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. operates a chain of dining establishments both within Japan and across international markets. Its business operations are structured around several core divisions: Pepper Lunch, Ikinari! Steak, other diverse restaurant concepts, and proprietary brand products. The company directly manages and licenses restaurant outlets primarily under its prominent Pepper Lunch and Ikinari! Steak banners. Additionally, it develops and franchises various other specialized eateries, including Chargrilled Steak Kuni, which offers customized steak selections; Kodawari Tonkatsu Katsukitei, focusing on premium pork cutlets; and Gyutan Natori, known for its beef tongue dishes. Beyond its restaurant ventures, the firm also markets a range of unique food products. These specialty items, such as tonkatsu sauce, frozen pepper rice, various dressings, and steak sauce, are available for purchase at its restaurants and through wholesale channels. An online platform further extends its product reach, featuring offerings like frozen Hamburg steak, frozen pepper rice, frozen beef tongue, the Ikinari! Steak meal kit, assorted dressings, steak sauces, and transparent masks designed for culinary personnel. As of March 31, 2019, the company's extensive network included 478 Pepper Lunch locations (56 company-owned and 422 franchised), 439 Ikinari! Steak outlets (283 company-owned and 156 franchised), and 15 additional restaurant concepts. Furthermore, it collaborated with 41 external operators. Founded in 1970, Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.