Sato Holdings Corporation (JP:6287)
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Sato Holdings
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,632.00
▲(10.36% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/18/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (low leverage, improving cash generation, and stable margins), supported by favorable valuation (P/E ~11.3 and ~3.15% dividend yield). Technicals are neutral-to-mildly constructive, with price near short-term averages and only modest momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Improved operating cash flow and positive free cash flow indicate the business now generates durable internal funding for capex, consumables inventory and software development. This strengthens self-funded growth, supports consistent dividends and gives flexibility for strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Modest net margin
A modest net margin limits retained earnings and the firm's ability to translate revenue growth into shareholder returns. It increases sensitivity to SG&A, material or FX pressures and constrains capital for R&D or acquisitions without external funding, affecting long-term profitability expansion.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Improved operating cash flow and positive free cash flow indicate the business now generates durable internal funding for capex, consumables inventory and software development. This strengthens self-funded growth, supports consistent dividends and gives flexibility for strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
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Sato Holdings (6287) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥74.69B
Dividend Yield3.06%
Average Volume (3M)86.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta (1Y)0.71
Revenue Growth4.82%
EPS Growth55.73%
CountryJP
Employees5,744
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)63.23
Shares Outstanding33,635,940
10 Day Avg. Volume92,120
30 Day Avg. Volume86,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.44
P/FCF Ratio10.17
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)208.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥159.75B
Sato Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sato Holdings Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells labeling products in Japan and internationally. the company operates through Auto-ID Solutions (Japan), Auto-ID Solutions (Overseas), and Inline Digital Printing (IDP) segments. It offers...
How the Company Makes Money
Sato Holdings generates revenue through several key streams, primarily from the sale of hardware such as barcode printers, RFID tags, and labeling equipment. Additionally, the company earns income from software solutions that facilitate inventory ...
Sato Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 160.35B | 154.81B | 143.45B | 142.82B | 124.78B | 109.05B |
| Gross Profit | 64.10B | 63.47B | 59.12B | 56.69B | 50.40B | 45.74B |
| EBITDA | 16.98B | 17.88B | 15.46B | 13.96B | 10.86B | 10.25B |
| Net Income | 6.66B | 7.15B | 3.56B | 4.18B | 3.79B | 12.96B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 149.47B | 139.76B | 132.46B | 122.86B | 120.00B | 109.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 29.26B | 27.48B | 25.08B | 21.92B | 29.85B | 33.04B |
| Total Debt | 17.80B | 19.49B | 17.65B | 15.52B | 15.73B | 15.35B |
| Total Liabilities | 60.41B | 59.52B | 58.37B | 55.16B | 55.49B | 49.85B |
| Stockholders Equity | 84.71B | 76.55B | 71.30B | 65.48B | 63.16B | 58.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 8.26B | 6.74B | 6.91B | -57.00M | -451.00M | 2.29B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.15B | 12.47B | 12.56B | 5.19B | 3.30B | 5.81B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.61B | -8.21B | -7.93B | 2.29B | -3.74B | -102.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.73B | -2.08B | -1.75B | -6.31B | -3.99B | -7.13B |
Sato Holdings Technical Analysis
Neutral
2385.00
Price Trends
2373.00
Negative
2350.64
Negative
2246.75
Positive
Market Momentum
-28.33
Positive
45.43
Neutral
61.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6287, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2385 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2354.35, above the 50-day MA of 2373.00, and above the 200-day MA of 2246.75, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -28.33 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.43 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 61.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:6287.
Sato Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥44.62B | 71.35 | ― | 4.43% | 0.63% | -24.87% | |
71 Outperform | ¥74.69B | 9.50 | 8.37% | 3.06% | 4.82% | 55.73% | |
70 Outperform | ¥42.00B | 14.45 | ― | 2.93% | -0.90% | -13.24% | |
70 Outperform | ¥232.00B | 6.34 | 12.24% | 2.31% | -2.36% | -61.50% | |
68 Neutral | ¥28.35B | 9.33 | 14.95% | 0.77% | 6.43% | 368.06% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
47 Neutral | ¥4.72B | 44.10 | ― | 2.01% | 13.56% | ― |
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Sato Holdings Corporate Events
SATO Posts Higher Sales but Lower Profits, Keeps Full-Year Outlook and Dividend
Feb 12, 2026
SATO Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥121.8 billion for the nine months to December 31, 2025, up 4.8% year on year, but operating income fell 12.1% to ¥8.7 billion and net income attributable to owners of the parent declin...
SATO Revamps Board and Audit Structure With New External and Oversight Appointments
Jan 13, 2026
SATO Corporation has announced a slate of board and governance changes, including the reappointment of its current president and key internal directors, alongside the addition of two new external directors, governance specialist Yukari Sakai and m...
SATO External Director Hiroshi Nagumo to Resign at End of March 2026
Jan 13, 2026
SATO Corporation has announced that External Director Hiroshi Nagumo will resign from the board effective March 31, 2026, citing personal reasons. The company emphasized that, even after his departure, it will continue to satisfy the legal and sta...
SATO Corporation Updates Medium-term Management Plan for Strategic Growth
Dec 16, 2025
SATO Corporation has updated its Medium-term Management Plan for FY 2024-2028 to better align with its 2030 Vision. The company aims to strengthen its core business revenue base and focus on strategic growth areas like smart packaging. New managem...
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