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Sato Holdings
(6287)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,126.00
▲(26.41% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by healthy financial performance (steady revenue growth, strong gross margin, conservative leverage, and improved operating/FCF since 2024). Technicals are supportive due to a clear uptrend above major moving averages, though momentum indicators (RSI/Stoch) suggest the stock is somewhat stretched near-term. Valuation is reasonable with a mid P/E and a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Recurring, diversified business model
Sato's mix of printers, consumables, software and services creates recurring revenue and customer stickiness via consumables and software contracts. Serving retail, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing diversifies demand across industries, supporting steadier long-term revenue.
Negative Factors
Uneven profitability
Profitability swings—operating profit peaking into 2025 then easing and net income falling in 2026—undermine earnings predictability. Persistent margin variability complicates planning, may limit reinvestment, and suggests sensitivity to cost, pricing or mix pressures over time.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring, diversified business model
Sato's mix of printers, consumables, software and services creates recurring revenue and customer stickiness via consumables and software contracts. Serving retail, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing diversifies demand across industries, supporting steadier long-term revenue.
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Sato Holdings (6287) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥90.39B
Dividend Yield2.72%
Average Volume (3M)86.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta (1Y)0.57
Revenue Growth9.85%
EPS Growth-10.51%
CountryJP
Employees6,012
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)197.54
Shares Outstanding33,635,940
10 Day Avg. Volume92,120
30 Day Avg. Volume86,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.49
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.44
P/FCF Ratio8.79
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)230.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥167.09B
Sato Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sato Holdings Corporation, founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1940, is a global enterprise dedicated to the design, production, and sale of labeling products. The company's operations are divided into three core segments: Auto-ID Solutions (Japan), Auto-I...
How the Company Makes Money
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Sato Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 170.23B | 163.43B | 154.81B | 143.45B | 142.82B | 124.78B |
| Gross Profit | 68.12B | 65.33B | 63.47B | 59.12B | 56.69B | 50.40B |
| EBITDA | 16.64B | 15.03B | 17.90B | 11.09B | 12.52B | 10.64B |
| Net Income | 6.42B | 5.09B | 7.15B | 3.56B | 4.18B | 3.79B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 158.56B | 145.46B | 139.76B | 132.46B | 122.86B | 120.00B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 31.81B | 28.31B | 27.48B | 25.08B | 21.92B | 29.85B |
| Total Debt | 23.91B | 17.27B | 19.49B | 17.65B | 15.52B | 15.73B |
| Total Liabilities | 65.81B | 55.87B | 59.52B | 58.37B | 55.16B | 55.49B |
| Stockholders Equity | 88.17B | 85.32B | 76.55B | 71.30B | 65.48B | 63.16B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 8.72B | 8.24B | 6.74B | 4.84B | -57.00M | -451.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.63B | 13.27B | 12.47B | 12.56B | 5.19B | 3.30B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -8.59B | -8.12B | -8.21B | -7.93B | 2.29B | -3.74B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.74B | -6.13B | -2.08B | -1.75B | -6.31B | -3.99B |
Sato Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
2473.00
Price Trends
2417.24
Positive
2310.59
Positive
2304.47
Positive
Market Momentum
94.21
Negative
70.39
Negative
84.44
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6287, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2473 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2535.50, above the 50-day MA of 2417.24, and above the 200-day MA of 2304.47, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 94.21 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 70.39 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.44 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:6287.
Sato Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥50.23B | 15.44 | ― | 2.93% | 4.53% | 36.26% | |
74 Outperform | ¥90.39B | 14.14 | 8.37% | 3.07% | 9.85% | -10.51% | |
74 Outperform | ¥45.07B | 15.10 | ― | 4.63% | 0.84% | 22.33% | |
72 Outperform | ¥27.04B | 8.01 | 16.88% | 3.23% | >-0.01% | -7.51% | |
60 Neutral | ¥4.41B | 12.37 | ― | 2.34% | 8.65% | 177.02% | |
59 Neutral | ¥258.59B | 9.99 | 13.90% | 2.18% | -3.84% | 183.41% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
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Sato Holdings Corporate Events
SATO to Buy Back and Cancel Up to 1 Million Shares to Boost Capital Efficiency
Aug 12, 2026
SATO Corporation has announced a board-approved program to repurchase up to 1 million of its common shares, representing about 3.1% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares, for a maximum total of 2 billion yen through open-market purcha...
SATO Lifts Profit Outlook as Q1 Earnings Surge and New Acquisitions Boost Growth
Aug 12, 2026
SATO Corporation reported a strong start to the fiscal year, with net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2026 rising 18% year on year to ¥44.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent more than doubling to ¥2.54 billion...
SATO acquires flexible packaging maker Hiranoya Bussan to bolster smart packaging push
Jun 22, 2026
SATO Corporation has acquired all voting shares of Hiranoya Bussan Co., Ltd., a Fukuoka-based manufacturer of flexible packaging for food and fast-moving consumer goods, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The move is part of SATO’s medium-...
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