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KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD.
(7421)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,502.00
▼(-2.78% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/10/26
The score is held back primarily by unstable profitability and a sharp revenue setback in 2026 despite generally positive free cash flow and moderate leverage. Technicals add additional pressure as the stock is in a downtrend with bearish momentum, while valuation is constrained by losses (negative P/E) and only a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Consistent free cash flow
Positive free cash flow across 2022–2026 indicates the business generates real cash even when accounting earnings swing. Durable cash generation supports reinvestment, modest dividends, and debt servicing, providing a financial cushion while management addresses operating volatility.
Negative Factors
Volatile profitability and ROE
ROE and profitability swing materially (positive in some years, negative in others), which undermines predictability of earnings, dividend capacity, and strategic planning. Persistent volatility makes cash flow coverage and investor returns less reliable over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent free cash flow
Positive free cash flow across 2022–2026 indicates the business generates real cash even when accounting earnings swing. Durable cash generation supports reinvestment, modest dividends, and debt servicing, providing a financial cushion while management addresses operating volatility.
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KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD. (7421) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥73.07B
Dividend Yield0.32%
Average Volume (3M)106.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.28
Revenue Growth-0.02%
EPS Growth-138.17%
CountryJP
Employees784
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)24.54
Shares Outstanding49,414,577
10 Day Avg. Volume72,100
30 Day Avg. Volume106,146
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.42
Price to Book (P/B)7.56
Price to Sales (P/S)1.06
P/FCF Ratio115.97
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kappa Create Co., Ltd. primarily operates restaurants and is also involved in the processing and sale of various food items. The enterprise, originally established in 1973, was known as Kappa Create Holdings Co., Ltd. until it adopted its current ...
KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
48
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 73.57B | 73.19B | 73.21B | 72.20B | 70.44B | 67.21B |
| Gross Profit | 38.49B | 37.78B | 38.26B | 37.53B | 35.72B | 33.52B |
| EBITDA | 3.87B | 2.40B | 3.63B | 3.98B | -550.00M | 2.96B |
| Net Income | 1.21B | -394.00M | 1.03B | 1.40B | -3.04B | 737.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 31.32B | 28.99B | 31.19B | 30.28B | 29.05B | 31.77B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 8.01B | 6.03B | 7.94B | 7.94B | 7.52B | 9.41B |
| Total Debt | 8.98B | 8.06B | 9.26B | 7.46B | 9.74B | 10.74B |
| Total Liabilities | 20.37B | 18.74B | 20.30B | 20.17B | 20.35B | 20.04B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.90B | 10.21B | 10.85B | 10.03B | 8.62B | 11.63B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 666.00M | 2.17B | 1.12B | 1.35B | 1.70B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.53B | 3.83B | 3.55B | 2.52B | 2.58B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.13B | -1.94B | -2.49B | -1.15B | 306.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.29B | -1.91B | -644.00M | -3.27B | -1.40B |
KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD. Technical Analysis
Neutral
1545.00
Price Trends
1442.70
Positive
1514.21
Negative
1536.77
Negative
Market Momentum
2.29
Negative
61.75
Neutral
97.51
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7421, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1545 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1410.80, above the 50-day MA of 1442.70, and above the 200-day MA of 1536.77, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 97.51 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:7421.
KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | ¥50.76B | 46.74 | ― | 1.30% | 2.40% | -26.93% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | ¥198.08B | 43.04 | ― | 0.69% | 10.09% | 22.64% | |
58 Neutral | ¥126.14B | 36.18 | ― | 0.63% | 6.86% | 182.73% | |
55 Neutral | ¥332.01B | 65.98 | ― | 0.56% | 5.82% | -16.36% | |
51 Neutral | ¥73.07B | -187.59 | ― | 0.32% | -0.02% | -138.17% | |
51 Neutral | ¥55.70B | 15.90 | ― | 2.41% | 9.25% | -29.60% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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KAPPA.CREATE CO.LTD. Corporate Events
Kappa Create Books Impairment Losses as Earnings Miss Forecast and Dividend Is Scrapped
May 8, 2026
Kappa Create Co., Ltd. has recognized impairment losses of 715 million yen on 85 domestic stores, two overseas stores, and one domestic factory for the fiscal year ended March 2026, reflecting a reassessment of asset recoverability amid soaring ra...
Kappa-Create Swings to Loss, Halts Dividend but Targets Profit Rebound in FY 2027
May 8, 2026
Kappa-Create Co., Ltd., a Tokyo Prime-listed restaurant operator best known for its conveyor-belt sushi format, reported essentially flat consolidated revenue of ¥73.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, as margin pressure drove...
KAPPA.CREATE Overhauls Board Lineup Ahead of June Shareholders Meeting
May 8, 2026
KAPPA.CREATE CO. LTD. announced planned changes to its board of directors following a report from its Nomination and Remuneration Advisory Committee, with the board tentatively approving the slate on May 8, 2026. The final decision is scheduled to...
Kappa-Create Confirms Flat Sales but Sharply Lower Profit for Nine-Month Period
Feb 13, 2026
Kappa-Create Co., Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of ¥55.0 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, effectively flat year on year, while operating profit fell 41.6% to ¥442 million and profit attributable to owners of pare...
Kappa-Create Profit Halves on Flat Sales for Nine-Month Period
Feb 13, 2026
Kappa-Create Co., Ltd. reported consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing flat revenue at ¥55.0 billion but a sharp decline in profitability. Operating profit fell 41.6% year on year to ¥442 million, ordin...
KAPPA.CREATE Profit Slumps in Nine Months, But Full-Year Rebound Forecast
Feb 10, 2026
KAPPA.CREATE reported flat revenue of ¥55.0 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, but saw profitability weaken, with operating profit down 41.6% to ¥442 million and profit attributable to owners of parent falling 49.2% to ...
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