J FRONT RETAILING Co Ltd (JP:3086)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,374.00
▲(3.26% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/16/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial stability (profitable turnaround, consistent free cash flow, and lower leverage) and supportive technical trend strength. Valuation is the main offset, with a relatively high P/E versus the latest signs of slowing revenue and earnings.
Positive Factors
Consistent Free Cash Flow
Operating and free cash flow have been positive across the period and FCF tracked earnings (~79% of net income in 2026). Reliable cash generation gives durable internal funding for capex, store upgrades, debt paydown or shareholder returns, cushioning retail cyclicality and supporting strategic investments over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Cooling Revenue Momentum
After strong growth in 2023–2024 the most recent period shows a slight revenue decline and lower net income. A plateauing or shrinking top line constrains sustainable earnings growth, forces greater reliance on cost efficiency or non-core income streams, and risks eroding market position if competitors capture share over multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent Free Cash Flow
Operating and free cash flow have been positive across the period and FCF tracked earnings (~79% of net income in 2026). Reliable cash generation gives durable internal funding for capex, store upgrades, debt paydown or shareholder returns, cushioning retail cyclicality and supporting strategic investments over the medium term.
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J FRONT RETAILING Co (3086) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥565.37B
Dividend Yield2.58%
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.9
Beta (1Y)1.20
Revenue Growth0.73%
EPS Growth-29.62%
CountryJP
Employees5,277
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryDepartment Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)112.86
Shares Outstanding270,565,770
10 Day Avg. Volume1,064,720
30 Day Avg. Volume1,303,113
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.77
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio12.23
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)125.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥457.44B
J FRONT RETAILING Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates department stores. The company operates through Department Store Business, PARCO Business, Real Estate Business, and Credit and Finance Business segments. The Department Store ...
How the Company Makes Money
J. Front Retailing primarily makes money through retail sales generated by its department store operations. Revenue is driven by (1) direct sales of merchandise to customers in its stores, where the company earns a retail margin between procuremen...
J FRONT RETAILING Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 08, 2024
(Q2-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 25, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth and successful cost control, particularly in the Department Store segment, along with a promising outlook for the full year. However, challenges remain in certain business segments, notably in maintaining profit margins and managing unexpected expenses. The sentiment is balanced with both notable achievements and areas requiring further improvement.Positive Updates
Significant Revenue Growth
Consolidated gross sales for the first half of FY 2023 were JPY 540.1 billion, with revenue at JPY 191.6 billion, marking double-digit growth year-on-year. Business profit increased 48.2% to JPY 20.1 billion, and operating profit rose 48.7% to JPY 19.6 billion.
Negative Updates
Lower Profit Margins in Key Segments
Revenue was JPY 3.8 billion lower than forecast due to lower profit margins in the Department Store business and weaker commission income in the Shopping Center segment.
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Q2-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Revenue Growth
Consolidated gross sales for the first half of FY 2023 were JPY 540.1 billion, with revenue at JPY 191.6 billion, marking double-digit growth year-on-year. Business profit increased 48.2% to JPY 20.1 billion, and operating profit rose 48.7% to JPY 19.6 billion.
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Company Guidance
In the earnings call for Q2 2024, the executives provided detailed guidance on the company's financial performance and future outlook. Consolidated gross sales for the first half of FY 2023 reached JPY 540.1 billion, with revenue of JPY 191.6 billion, reflecting double-digit growth year-on-year. Business profit surged 48.2% to JPY 20.1 billion, while operating profit rose 48.7% to JPY 19.6 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 27.0% to JPY 12.9 billion. Looking ahead, the full year FY 2023 forecast anticipates consolidated gross sales of JPY 1.131 billion, a 13.2% increase year-on-year, with business profit expected to climb 71.0% to JPY 42.5 billion and operating profit projected to more than double to JPY 40 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent is estimated to rise 89.6% to JPY 27 billion. The company also plans a year-end dividend of JPY 17 per share, bringing the annual dividend to JPY 33, up JPY 2 from the previous year, with ROE and ROIC anticipated at 7.4% and 4.9%, respectively. Executives highlighted the potential for growth driven by inbound tourism and strong domestic consumption, particularly in luxury segments, while cautious about cost management and strategic investments for sustained profitability.J FRONT RETAILING Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 445.09B | 441.88B | 407.01B | 359.68B | 331.48B |
| Gross Profit | 215.41B | 187.63B | 170.46B | 142.62B | 121.87B |
| EBITDA | 94.89B | 99.08B | 90.82B | 73.96B | 61.35B |
| Net Income | 28.28B | 41.42B | 29.91B | 14.24B | 4.32B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.14T | 1.16T | 1.11T | 1.12T | 1.19T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 36.10B | 54.98B | 71.34B | 39.87B | 93.28B |
| Total Debt | 336.68B | 363.58B | 364.40B | 413.95B | 502.11B |
| Total Liabilities | 713.54B | 740.91B | 720.49B | 749.54B | 830.78B |
| Stockholders Equity | 415.59B | 409.65B | 381.90B | 359.38B | 350.37B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 52.84B | 71.40B | 83.66B | 56.84B | 44.05B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 66.99B | 85.81B | 90.69B | 65.48B | 49.87B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -15.15B | -28.31B | 13.43B | -13.37B | -5.29B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -70.78B | -74.00B | -72.75B | -105.69B | -80.39B |
J FRONT RETAILING Co Technical Analysis
Negative
2299.00
Price Trends
2378.92
Negative
2391.07
Negative
2339.72
Negative
Market Momentum
-71.04
Positive
37.10
Neutral
24.59
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3086, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2299 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2256.13, below the 50-day MA of 2378.92, and below the 200-day MA of 2339.72, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -71.04 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 24.59 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:3086.
J FRONT RETAILING Co Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | ¥1.15T | 15.75 | 9.37% | 2.59% | -1.78% | 50.76% | |
69 Neutral | ¥565.37B | 18.90 | 7.58% | 2.58% | 0.73% | -29.62% | |
68 Neutral | ¥302.27B | 8.13 | 4.97% | 2.01% | -0.23% | -16.92% | |
64 Neutral | ¥2.04T | 34.57 | 17.34% | 0.72% | 16.20% | 16.84% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | ¥962.08B | 10.44 | 9.25% | 1.48% | 2.96% | 13.25% | |
55 Neutral | ¥584.54B | -72.94 | 9.06% | 1.84% | -1.23% | -124.02% |
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J FRONT RETAILING Co Corporate Events
J. Front Retailing Posts Steady April Growth on Strong Department Store and PARCO Sales
May 15, 2026
J. Front Retailing reported modest consolidated revenue growth for April 2026, with total sales up 1.1% year on year and 5.0% for the first half to date under IFRS, driven mainly by strong performance in its payment and finance segment and steady ...
J. FRONT RETAILING Advances Share Buyback Under ¥10 Billion Program
May 1, 2026
J. FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd. has repurchased 1,335,800 of its own common shares for a total of ¥3.21 billion between April 15 and April 30, 2026, through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This buyback forms part of a previously au...
J. FRONT RETAILING Declares Record Annual Dividend of ¥54 Per Share
Apr 27, 2026
J. FRONT RETAILING has resolved to pay a year-end cash dividend of ¥27 per share for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, matching its latest forecast and resulting in total annual dividends of ¥54 per share. This payout, funded from...
J. FRONT RETAILING Corrects Errors in March 2026 Consolidated Revenue Report
Apr 16, 2026
J. FRONT RETAILING announced that it has revised its Consolidated Revenue Report for March 2026, prepared under IFRS, originally released on April 15, 2026. The correction applies to the revenue by segment data, where the company identified inaccu...
J. Front Retailing Sees Mixed March Results as Department and SC Sales Rise but Developer Business Slumps
Apr 15, 2026
J. Front Retailing reported a 0.7% year-on-year decline in total consolidated revenue for March 2026, as weakness in its developer business contrasted with solid gains in its payment and finance operations, which rose 19%. The department store bus...
J. FRONT RETAILING Launches ESOP-Based Share Plan for Senior Staff
Apr 14, 2026
J. FRONT RETAILING has decided to introduce a share granting plan using an Employee Stock Ownership Plan trust for senior employees at the company and its group subsidiaries. The program will allocate company shares and cash based on performance-l...
J. FRONT RETAILING Launches ¥10 Billion Share Buyback Under Medium-Term Plan
Apr 14, 2026
J. FRONT RETAILING has approved a share buyback of up to 5 million common shares, equivalent to about 2 percent of its outstanding stock, with a maximum total value of ¥10 billion. The purchases will be conducted via market transactions on th...
J. Front Retailing Posts Higher Sales but Profit Slump and Margin Pressure in FY2025
Apr 14, 2026
J. Front Retailing reported consolidated gross sales of ¥1,290.5 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, up 1.7% year on year, with revenue rising 0.7% to ¥445.1 billion and gross profit improving 1.3%, lifting the gross mar...
J. FRONT RETAILING Sees Profit Drop but Lifts Dividend and Plans Share Buyback
Apr 14, 2026
J. FRONT RETAILING reported modest top-line growth for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with gross sales up 1.7% and sales revenue up 0.7%, but profits declined as business profit fell 5.4% and profit attributable to owners of parent dropp...
J. Front Retailing Sees PARCO Growth Offset Flat Department Store Sales in February
Mar 16, 2026
J. Front Retailing reported mixed February 2026 performance under IFRS, with total consolidated revenue down year on year but turning slightly positive for the second half overall. Department store gross sales were almost flat, as modest gains in ...
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