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FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES
(3563)
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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
¥10,368.00
▲(12.01% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/29/26
The score is anchored by improving operating profitability and strong positive free cash flow, but is held back by high leverage and a premium valuation (high P/E with a very low dividend yield). Technical indicators are broadly neutral and do not materially strengthen the overall setup.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent, sizeable free cash flow and ~13% FCF growth provide durable funding for store reinvestment, capex and selective deleveraging. Reliable cash conversion supports strategic optionality and resilience through cyclical restaurant demand over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
High leverage
A debt-heavy capital structure increases exposure to interest-rate and refinancing risk and constrains strategic flexibility. Elevated leverage can amplify earnings volatility and limits the firm's ability to pursue M&A or absorb shocks over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent, sizeable free cash flow and ~13% FCF growth provide durable funding for store reinvestment, capex and selective deleveraging. Reliable cash conversion supports strategic optionality and resilience through cyclical restaurant demand over the next several quarters.
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FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES (3563) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.12T
Dividend Yield0.45%
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.1
Beta (1Y)0.70
Revenue Growth23.39%
EPS Growth50.12%
CountryJP
Employees11,720
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)127.31
Shares Outstanding232,138,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,296,550
30 Day Avg. Volume1,359,913
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)8.95
Price to Sales (P/S)2.04
P/FCF Ratio22.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥10,085.00Price Target Upside8.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)140.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥520.87B
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Food & Life Companies Ltd. is a major operator of sushi restaurant chains. By September 30, 2021, its expansive portfolio encompassed 610 domestic Sushiro locations, 39 Sugidama restaurants, 154 Kyotaru eateries, 106 Kaisen-Misakiko outlets, and 5...
How the Company Makes Money
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FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 479.94B | 429.57B | 361.13B | 301.75B | 281.30B | 240.80B |
| Gross Profit | 232.77B | 209.27B | 174.61B | 140.97B | 128.19B | 111.70B |
| EBITDA | 84.94B | 72.27B | 54.59B | 37.96B | 31.47B | 40.98B |
| Net Income | 28.86B | 22.94B | 14.63B | 8.04B | 3.61B | 13.19B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 429.70B | 398.60B | 365.15B | 351.62B | 331.98B | 296.00B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 62.40B | 58.82B | 50.77B | 51.88B | 50.64B | 29.37B |
| Total Debt | 225.50B | 218.66B | 216.88B | 221.55B | 214.21B | 172.11B |
| Total Liabilities | 310.81B | 297.69B | 287.32B | 278.96B | 266.85B | 232.43B |
| Stockholders Equity | 114.67B | 97.87B | 76.57B | 72.27B | 65.12B | 63.57B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 50.95B | 39.25B | 36.80B | 26.61B | 13.42B | 18.41B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 78.76B | 64.43B | 56.33B | 42.36B | 29.51B | 31.68B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -34.56B | -25.47B | -24.07B | -17.89B | -19.65B | -17.27B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -30.81B | -29.20B | -34.32B | -23.88B | 10.54B | 2.09B |
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Technical Analysis
Positive
9256.00
Price Trends
4972.54
Negative
4868.36
Negative
4377.01
Positive
Market Momentum
-46.38
Negative
49.45
Neutral
52.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3563, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 9256 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4827.85, above the 50-day MA of 4972.54, and above the 200-day MA of 4377.01, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -46.38 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.45 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 52.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:3563.
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥1.03T | 28.13 | 13.08% | 0.76% | 3.46% | 13.52% | |
65 Neutral | ¥281.60B | 22.42 | 9.66% | 0.55% | 15.12% | 18.16% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | ¥681.37B | 37.62 | 9.53% | 0.55% | 12.02% | 20.18% | |
58 Neutral | ¥1.12T | 38.10 | 25.68% | 0.45% | 23.39% | 50.12% | |
56 Neutral | ¥1.42T | 31.97 | 15.36% | 0.78% | 11.21% | 16.65% | |
50 Neutral | ¥353.86B | 152.06 | ― | 0.24% | 3.91% | 37.17% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Corporate Events
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Forms Marine Resources Joint Venture with Kyoritsu
May 27, 2026
FOOD LIFE COMPANIES LTD. will establish a new joint venture, FOOD LIFE KYORITSU MARINE LTD., with KYORITSU Co., ltd. to support aquaculture production and enhance the stable use of marine resources. The venture, based in Mishima, Shizuoka and ca...
Food & Life Companies Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split and Shareholder Benefit Changes
May 8, 2026
Food Life Companies will conduct a 2-for-1 stock split effective July 1, 2026, doubling outstanding shares to 232,138,368 to lower the minimum investment and improve liquidity for investors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In line with the split, the...
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Ups Earnings Outlook and Hikes Dividend Again
May 8, 2026
FOOD LIFE COMPANIES raised its FY26/9 consolidated earnings forecast after better-than-expected performance in the first half, driven mainly by strong profit growth in its international Sushiro segment. Revenue is now projected at 505 billion yen...
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Outlines FY26 First-Half Results and Outlook
May 8, 2026
FOOD LIFE COMPANIES has presented its financial results briefing for the first half of fiscal year 2026, covering the period from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, along with a full-year forecast. The briefing outlines consolidated financial per...
Food & Life Companies Lifts Earnings Outlook and Plans Stock Split on Strong Half-Year Results
May 8, 2026
Food Life Companies reported strong interim results for the six months to March 31, 2026, with revenue climbing 24.7% year on year to ¥254.2 billion and operating profit surging 43.7% to ¥28.1 billion, as profitability metrics including...
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