Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. (JP:4526)
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4526 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2967.00
-¥30.00(-1.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2967.00
-¥30.00(-1.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,604.00 - ¥3,285.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume73.90K
Average Volume (3M)91.61K
Market Cap
¥68.09B
Enterprise Value¥68.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥20.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.13B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)293.59
Shares Outstanding30,705,100
10 Day Avg. Volume57,120
30 Day Avg. Volume91,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.52
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.88
P/FCF Ratio91.71
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)213.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥96.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a large equity base give the company durable financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity near 0.09, Riken Vitamin can fund R&D, absorb demand shocks, maintain dividends or invest in strategic acquisitions without pressuring liquidity over the next several quarters.
Multi-year Profit RecoveryA sustained recovery in profitability since 2021, with ROE in the high single digits (~8.4% in 2026), indicates resilient operating improvements. That trend supports durable earnings power, improves stakeholder confidence, and underpins reinvestment in product development and commercial efforts.
Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion provides a stable platform for margin recovery and scale benefits. Steady revenue—across ingredient sales to manufacturers and consumer packaged products—supports predictable production planning, long-term customer relationships, and returns on R&D investments.
Bears Say
Sharp FCF DeclineA large fall in free cash flow reduces the firm's ability to self-fund capex, pay dividends, or pursue bolt-on M&A without altering financing. If persistent, this weaker cash generation erodes financial resilience and increases reliance on internal working-capital management or external funding.
Weakened Cash ConversionDeclining conversion of accounting profits into free cash signals higher reinvestment needs or working-capital strain. Persistently low conversion reduces available discretionary cash, constrains balance-sheet optionality, and raises the bar for sustained shareholder returns or debt paydown.
Margin NormalizationCompression from prior peak margins indicates pressure on pricing, input costs, or product mix. If structural, lower margins will cap long-term cash flow and returns, limiting reinvestment and reducing the company's buffer against competition or commodity volatility over the next several quarters.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. News
4526 FAQ
What was Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2604.00 and its highest was ¥3285.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥68.09B.
When is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥37.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥37.44.
Is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.63%. See more information on Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. have?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. has 30,705,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥37.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.914%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4526
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Company Description
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, operates across several key sectors: food ingredients, food applications, healthcare, and chemicals. The company provides a diverse portfolio of food additives, including emulsifiers used in a wide array of products such as baked goods (bread, cake), desserts (whipped topping, ice cream), dairy items (coffee cream, margarine), and other food preparations like tofu, jam, marmalade, cocoa, chocolate, noodles, and mashed potatoes. A specific offering is distilled diglycerine ester, a compound resulting from the interaction of diglycerine with fatty acids. To prolong shelf life, Riken Vitamin supplies natural tocopherol, an antioxidant that prevents oxidation and maintains food freshness. Their product line further encompasses natural food colors and various flavorings suitable for seasoning seafood, poultry, and beef. The company also deals in wakame seaweed, frequently utilized in soups, salads, and instant noodle preparations, alongside integrated stabilizing and emulsifying solutions for frozen treats and dairy products. Additionally, they develop specialized bakery emulsifiers, bread improvers, and cake-enhancing agents. In the chemical realm, Riken Vitamin offers various improving agents, including glycerol, polyglycerol, sorbitan, propylene glycol, and other specialty esters, in addition to vitamins. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Riken Vitamin Oil Co., Ltd. before rebranding as Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. in 1980.
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