CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co Ltd (JP:3561)
:3561
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,569.00
▲(8.13% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is primarily supported by improving fundamentals, especially the strengthened balance sheet and solid post-2022 growth. Offsetting this are margin and cash-flow softening trends plus weak near-term technical momentum; valuation is reasonable but not notably cheap.
Positive Factors
Stronger Balance Sheet
The materially reduced debt and much larger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. A stronger capital structure lowers insolvency risk, enables investment in store expansion or franchising, and supports steady operations through sector cyclicality over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
Declining EBIT and net margins suggest structural cost pressures or adverse mix that could persist. If higher input or labor costs and weaker pricing power remain, profit conversion of sales will be lower, limiting reinvestment and return on capital over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stronger Balance Sheet
The materially reduced debt and much larger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. A stronger capital structure lowers insolvency risk, enables investment in store expansion or franchising, and supports steady operations through sector cyclicality over the next several months.
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CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co (3561) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥43.44B
Dividend Yield1.37%
Average Volume (3M)77.28K
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta (1Y)0.68
Revenue Growth6.13%
EPS Growth4.17%
CountryJP
Employees581
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)64.77
Shares Outstanding30,318,000
10 Day Avg. Volume105,930
30 Day Avg. Volume77,283
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.72
Price to Book (P/B)3.60
Price to Sales (P/S)1.20
P/FCF Ratio32.45
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)66.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥39.10B
CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co.,Ltd. operates restaurants in Japan. North America, Europe, rest of Asia, and Oceania. It operates restaurants under the Ippudo, IPPUDO RAMEN EXPRESS, Nashimatei, and Inaba Udon brand names. The company manufactures and s...
How the Company Makes Money
The company primarily makes money by selling prepared food and beverages to customers through its company-operated and franchised restaurants. Core revenue is generated from in-store dining sales (ramen and side-menu items) and related beverage sa...
CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 34.50B | 36.26B | 34.17B | 31.78B | 26.12B | 19.40B |
| Gross Profit | 24.20B | 25.20B | 23.99B | 22.41B | 18.37B | 13.74B |
| EBITDA | 3.46B | 3.31B | 3.63B | 4.03B | 2.86B | 1.91B |
| Net Income | 1.95B | 1.83B | 1.76B | 2.19B | 1.63B | 923.75M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 18.20B | 20.07B | 18.75B | 17.42B | 17.66B | 15.64B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.73B | 7.59B | 7.90B | 6.72B | 6.74B | 4.77B |
| Total Debt | 2.32B | 2.06B | 2.61B | 2.72B | 5.44B | 7.38B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.34B | 7.96B | 8.09B | 8.15B | 10.02B | 11.84B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.86B | 12.11B | 10.66B | 9.27B | 7.64B | 3.80B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.34B | 1.80B | 2.74B | 1.99B | 799.58M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.78B | 3.08B | 3.93B | 2.85B | 1.70B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.23B | -1.59B | -2.41B | -968.00M | -923.11M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.12B | -828.96M | -3.56B | -71.85M | -167.19M |
CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co Technical Analysis
Positive
1451.00
Price Trends
1488.14
Negative
1433.79
Positive
1433.20
Positive
Market Momentum
-9.90
Positive
46.12
Neutral
46.15
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3561, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1451 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1474.05, below the 50-day MA of 1488.14, and above the 200-day MA of 1433.20, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -9.90 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.12 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 46.15 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:3561.
CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | ¥43.44B | 23.81 | 17.09% | 1.37% | 6.13% | 4.17% | |
62 Neutral | ¥20.79B | 18.94 | ― | ― | ― | ― | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | ¥55.20B | 15.70 | ― | 0.56% | 2.94% | 78.37% | |
59 Neutral | ¥52.86B | 40.19 | ― | 0.17% | 17.94% | 0.67% | |
51 Neutral | ¥47.89B | 14.55 | ― | 2.41% | 9.25% | -29.60% | |
44 Neutral | ¥39.89B | 76.37 | ― | 0.62% | 9.67% | -52.65% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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CHIKARANOMOTO HOLDINGS Co Corporate Events
Chikaranomoto Raises Annual Dividend as Board Confirms Year-End Payout
May 14, 2026
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd. has approved a year-end dividend of ¥10 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with a total payout of ¥302 million and an effective date of June 8, 2026. This brings the annual dividend to &#...
Chikaranomoto’s Ippudo Marks 40 Years as Global Ramen Brand Eyes Long-Term Growth
May 14, 2026
Chikaranomoto Holdings, operator of the Ippudo ramen chain, is marking the 40th anniversary of its founding in Fukuoka, highlighting its evolution from a local ramen shop to a global brand with 317 stores in 16 countries and a listing on the Tokyo...
Chikaranomoto Lifts Revenue and Dividends as Margins Tighten
May 14, 2026
Chikaranomoto Holdings reported revenue of ¥36.26 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 6.1% year on year, while operating income fell 17.3% to ¥2.33 billion and ordinary income declined 9.1%. Net income attributable to the compa...
Chikaranomoto Buys Fukuoka Land for New Factory and Restaurant to Bolster Growth
Apr 24, 2026
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd. has approved the acquisition of land in Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, to build a new factory and restaurant as part of its plan to strengthen production and supply capacity. The site, measuring about 3,500 square...
Chikaranomoto Holdings to Book ¥300 Million Dividend From Subsidiary
Mar 16, 2026
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., Ltd. has resolved at its board meeting on March 16, 2026 to receive a ¥300 million surplus dividend from its consolidated subsidiary, Chikaranomoto Co., Ltd. The dividend is scheduled to be received on March 30, 20...
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