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Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd.
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
¥4,436.00
▲(1.39% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
The score is primarily supported by attractive valuation (low P/E and a solid dividend yield). Financial performance is acceptable but held back by margin compression, elevated leverage, and uneven free cash flow quality. Technical signals are neutral-to-mildly positive, suggesting limited near-term momentum risk but not a strong breakout setup.
Positive Factors
Steady Revenue and EPS Growth
Continued sales expansion indicates durable demand across KONAN's home-improvement, household and lifestyle categories. Although growth decelerated in 2026, the multi-year increase supports the resilience of the store network and broad merchandise model.
Negative Factors
Operating and Net Margin Compression
Falling operating and net margins indicate weakening profit conversion despite steady sales and gross margin. If this persists, the company may have less capacity to absorb cost inflation, invest in stores and technology, or deliver improving shareholder returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Steady Revenue and EPS Growth
Continued sales expansion indicates durable demand across KONAN's home-improvement, household and lifestyle categories. Although growth decelerated in 2026, the multi-year increase supports the resilience of the store network and broad merchandise model.
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Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. (7516) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥141.09B
Dividend Yield2.91%
Average Volume (3M)50.49K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta (1Y)0.31
Revenue Growth5.63%
EPS Growth6.92%
CountryJP
Employees5,244
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryHome Improvement
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)515.49
Shares Outstanding34,682,114
10 Day Avg. Volume48,950
30 Day Avg. Volume50,490
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.82
Price to Book (P/B)0.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio13.46
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)461.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥543.50B
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. is a Japanese retail company that manages a network of home improvement and household product stores, serving both individual consumers and professional clients. Their main home center outlets provide an extensive array of g...
How the Company Makes Money
The company primarily makes money through retail sales at its KONAN-format stores. Revenue is generated by selling a wide range of products spanning DIY and repair-related items (e.g., tools, hardware, building materials), home and living goods (e...
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
60
Neutral
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
48
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 535.21B | 519.78B | 501.40B | 472.65B | 439.02B | 441.22B |
| Gross Profit | 209.26B | 203.25B | 196.57B | 187.12B | 175.72B | 176.01B |
| EBITDA | 42.71B | 39.41B | 40.69B | 39.07B | 36.19B | 39.52B |
| Net Income | 14.54B | 12.26B | 14.21B | 14.05B | 13.23B | 15.59B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 537.06B | 504.79B | 479.01B | 458.56B | 419.25B | 398.08B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 16.27B | 15.52B | 10.84B | 11.72B | 9.22B | 12.24B |
| Total Debt | 218.31B | 206.05B | 193.19B | 196.18B | 170.91B | 159.52B |
| Total Liabilities | 358.39B | 330.94B | 313.21B | 301.30B | 269.69B | 255.63B |
| Stockholders Equity | 178.23B | 173.40B | 165.79B | 157.26B | 149.56B | 142.44B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 9.12B | 2.23B | 4.50B | -5.12B | 8.09B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 22.99B | 22.44B | 22.49B | 9.40B | 17.44B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -20.65B | -21.72B | -24.01B | -17.93B | -12.68B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.46B | -1.43B | 2.50B | 5.43B | -7.29B |
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
4375.00
Price Trends
4166.30
Positive
4154.05
Positive
4044.90
Positive
Market Momentum
78.57
Negative
65.46
Neutral
94.62
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7516, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4375 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4284.00, above the 50-day MA of 4166.30, and above the 200-day MA of 4044.90, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 78.57 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.46 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 94.62 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7516.
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | ¥190.66B | 12.29 | ― | 1.58% | 2.57% | 7.49% | |
67 Neutral | ¥137.80B | 15.39 | ― | 3.50% | 3.06% | 10.37% | |
63 Neutral | ¥141.09B | 8.70 | ― | 2.97% | 5.63% | 6.92% | |
62 Neutral | ¥221.45B | 12.27 | ― | 2.83% | 2.68% | 1.62% | |
60 Neutral | ¥6.29B | 18.01 | ― | 3.36% | -1.64% | -16.55% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
45 Neutral | ¥61.38B | 147.62 | 0.14% | 2.78% | -2.53% | ― |
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Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Kohnan Shoji Completes ¥3 Billion Treasury Stock Allotment to Valor Holdings
Jul 16, 2026
Kohnan Shoji has completed the payment process for a disposal of treasury stock via third-party allotment to Valor Holdings, following a June 30 board resolution to strengthen their capital and business alliance. The transaction involved issuing 7...
Kohnan Shoji Publishes FY2/27 Q1 Results and Outlook
Jul 10, 2026
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. released its financial results presentation materials for the first quarter of fiscal year ending February 2027, covering the period from March 1 to May 31, 2026. The materials outline a summary of Q1 performance, an earning...
Kohnan Shoji Delivers Profit Surge in Q1 and Confirms Higher Dividend
Jul 10, 2026
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd. reported a strong start to its fiscal year, with consolidated operating revenues for the three months ended May 31, 2026 rising 11.8% year on year to ¥146.2 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 52...
Kohnan Shoji and Valor Overhaul Governance at Alleanza Holdings
Jul 1, 2026
Kohnan Shoji and Valor Holdings have announced a new executive structure for Alleanza Holdings, an equity-method affiliate of Kohnan and a consolidated subsidiary of Valor, following resolutions at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting and ...
Kohnan Shoji Seals Capital and Business Alliance with Valor to Bolster Retail Competitiveness
Jun 30, 2026
Kohnan Shoji has entered into a capital and business alliance with Valor Holdings to strengthen competitiveness amid rising costs, shifting consumer behavior and intensifying cross-format retail competition. The partners will jointly manage Allean...
Kohnan Shoji to Grant Treasury Shares as Restricted Stock to Directors
Jun 15, 2026
Kohnan Shoji has approved the disposal of 4,500 treasury shares of common stock through a private placement to eight internal directors, at a price of 4,185 yen per share, totaling about 18.8 million yen. The shares will be allocated as restricted...
Kohnan Shoji Restructures Executive Responsibilities to Strengthen Governance
May 28, 2026
Kohnan Shoji has reshuffled responsibilities among its directors and senior executive officers, effective May 28, 2026, to refine oversight of core functions such as general affairs, internal audit, human resources, IT planning, sales planning, me...
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