Sustained Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue growth nearly doubled from 2021 to 2025, evidencing durable demand for ready-to-eat products. This supports scale benefits across production and distribution, strengthens bargaining with retail customers, and underpins long-term market position in convenience and supermarket channels.

Strong Free Cash Flow RecoveryA swift shift to positive free cash flow signals improved cash generation and operational discipline. High operating cash flow relative to net income (7.01) indicates earnings quality, enabling reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns without relying on external financing over the medium term.

Improving Gross & EBITDA MarginsRising gross and EBITDA margins point to better cost control and operational efficiency in factory-based production and chilled logistics. These margin improvements are structural, reflecting scale, process gains, and procurement leverage, enhancing resilience to input-cost swings over months.

Bears Say

Very Low Net Profit MarginNet margins below 1% leave little buffer for shocks and constrain retained earnings. Despite revenue and EBITDA gains, almost all incremental revenue is absorbed by expenses or non-operating costs, limiting internal funding for growth initiatives and making profits sensitive to cost or demand swings.

High Leverage / Low Equity RatioA low equity ratio and material debt reliance increase financial vulnerability to rising rates or weaker sales. Although D/E improved, the thin equity cushion raises refinancing and liquidity risks and could limit strategic flexibility in investing in capacity or weathering prolonged margin pressure.

Moderate ROE And Shareholder ReturnsROE of ~6% signals modest returns on shareholder capital relative to expectations for industrial food processors. Combined with low net margins and leverage, this suggests limited efficiency in converting growth into shareholder value, potentially constraining long-term capital attraction and strategic investment.

3392 FAQ

What was DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. lowest stock price was ¥490.00 and its highest was ¥1015.00 in the past 12 months.

What is DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s market cap?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s market cap is ¥13.60B.

When is DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 153 days.

How were DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s earnings last quarter?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥17.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥17.37.

Is DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. pay dividends?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. pays a Annually dividend of ¥22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. dividends here

What is DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s EPS estimate?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. have?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. has 16,372,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD. reported an EPS of ¥17.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.153%.

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Company Description

DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO. LTD.

Delica Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. wholesales vegetables in Japan. The company engages in the delivery of whole and cut vegetables. It serves family and fast food restaurants, convenience stores, etc. The company was formerly known as Delica Foods Co.,Ltd. and changed its name to Delica Foods holdings Co.,Ltd. in October 2017. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.