Kohsoku Corporation (JP:7504)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,336.00
▲(12.10% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/10/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial stability (very low leverage) and solid operating performance with a notable 2026 revenue surge, tempered by two consecutive years of negative free cash flow. Valuation is supportive (moderate P/E and ~3.86% yield), while technical indicators are mixed with negative MACD and the price below key moving averages.
Positive Factors
Very low leverage / strong balance sheet
Kohsoku's balance sheet is conservatively financed with debt-to-equity around 0.7%–1.6% and rising equity. This durable financial strength provides flexibility for capex, working-capital needs or strategic moves, lowering insolvency risk and supporting steady operations.
Negative Factors
Negative free cash flow in 2025–2026
Free cash flow has swung to negative in the last two years despite rising reported earnings, signaling weak cash conversion. Persistent negative FCF can constrain internal funding for capex, working capital and strategic initiatives, increasing reliance on external funding or asset sales.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very low leverage / strong balance sheet
Kohsoku's balance sheet is conservatively financed with debt-to-equity around 0.7%–1.6% and rising equity. This durable financial strength provides flexibility for capex, working-capital needs or strategic moves, lowering insolvency risk and supporting steady operations.
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Kohsoku Corporation (7504) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥59.05B
Dividend Yield2.88%
Average Volume (3M)27.43K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta (1Y)0.67
Revenue Growth7.14%
EPS Growth7.60%
CountryJP
Employees1,023
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)192.72
Shares Outstanding20,990,920
10 Day Avg. Volume21,570
30 Day Avg. Volume27,430
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio-33.20
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
Kohsoku Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kohsoku Corporation, established in 1966 and based in Sendai, Japan, operates as a distributor of lightweight food packaging supplies throughout the country. Its offerings include a range of food containers, polyminate products, various paper good...
How the Company Makes Money
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Kohsoku Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 124.19B | 115.92B | 106.22B | 98.85B | 91.82B |
| Gross Profit | 24.03B | 22.36B | 20.22B | 19.15B | 17.62B |
| EBITDA | 5.93B | 5.51B | 5.18B | 4.88B | 4.47B |
| Net Income | 3.76B | 3.47B | 3.11B | 2.98B | 2.66B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 63.18B | 61.25B | 61.50B | 55.90B | 52.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.08B | 8.38B | 10.95B | 8.91B | 9.76B |
| Total Debt | 507.00M | 350.74M | 266.14M | 365.97M | 405.16M |
| Total Liabilities | 20.66B | 21.48B | 24.60B | 21.63B | 20.34B |
| Stockholders Equity | 42.52B | 39.77B | 36.90B | 34.27B | 32.14B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.84B | -1.21B | 3.15B | 1.83B | 1.02B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.53B | 970.96M | 4.58B | 2.56B | 3.25B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.25B | -2.52B | -1.58B | -2.58B | -3.91B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.78B | -947.53M | -1.06B | -1.03B | -1.00B |
Kohsoku Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
2976.00
Price Trends
2924.90
Positive
3022.98
Positive
2940.73
Positive
Market Momentum
38.15
Negative
67.81
Neutral
82.40
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7504, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2976 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2885.40, above the 50-day MA of 2924.90, and above the 200-day MA of 2940.73, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 38.15 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.81 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.40 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7504.
Kohsoku Corporation Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥150.35B | 7.45 | 10.46% | 2.35% | 2.55% | 72.25% | |
76 Outperform | ¥552.56B | 10.92 | 6.90% | 2.71% | 4.41% | 176.65% | |
74 Outperform | ¥79.37B | 12.74 | ― | 6.64% | 2.45% | 1.87% | |
72 Outperform | ¥59.05B | 16.14 | ― | 2.88% | 7.14% | 7.60% | |
69 Neutral | ¥64.43B | 10.54 | ― | 3.31% | 2.25% | 30.32% | |
63 Neutral | ¥101.56B | 12.38 | 7.53% | 3.01% | 5.17% | 20.72% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Kohsoku Corporation Corporate Events
Kohsoku lifts profits and doubles dividends on solid FY2026 results
May 8, 2026
Kohsoku Corporation reported fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥124.2 billion, up 7.1% year on year, with operating profit rising 7.4% to ¥4.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing 8.6% to ¥3.8 billion. ...
Kohsoku targets 23rd straight dividend hike with FY 2027 payout plan
May 8, 2026
Kohsoku Corporation’s board has set a dividend forecast of ¥60 per share at both the second-quarter and year-end for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, for a total annual dividend of ¥120, compared with a total of ¥116 for...
Kohsoku Unveils Medium- to Long-Term Plan Through 2035
May 8, 2026
Kohsoku Corporation has introduced a new medium- to long-term management plan covering the period from 2026 to 2035. The plan signals a strategic roadmap aimed at guiding the company’s development over nearly a decade and reflects management...
Kohsoku Outlines FY2026 Results and Corporate Value Strategy
May 8, 2026
Kohsoku Corporation released supplementary materials outlining its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, along with a consolidated earnings forecast for the following year. The materials also highlight revisions to selection rul...
Kohsoku Expands Shareholder Benefits with New August Record Date Plan
May 8, 2026
Kohsoku Corporation has approved an expansion of its shareholder benefit program, adding a new benefit scheme for investors on the register at the end of August, alongside its existing March-based plan. The company aims to make its stock more attr...
Kohsoku Marks 60th Anniversary and Launches 10-Year Vision to 2035
Feb 12, 2026
Kohsoku Corporation marked its 60th anniversary and used the milestone to reaffirm its stakeholder-focused identity built around the idea of cultivating loyal “Kohsoku fans.” The company expressed gratitude to shareholders and stakehol...
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