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Watami Co., Ltd. (JP:7522)
:7522
7522 Stock Chart & Stats
¥920.00
-¥10.00(-1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥920.00
-¥10.00(-1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥892.00 - ¥1,228.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.00K
Average Volume (3M)79.94K
Market Cap
¥38.68B
Enterprise Value¥24.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥38.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥23.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.0
Beta0.42
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)57.95
Shares Outstanding42,684,880
10 Day Avg. Volume62,400
30 Day Avg. Volume79,936
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio7.58
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
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryWatami has moved from loss-making to sustained profitability, with positive EBIT and net margins and modest revenue growth. This recovery boosts operational resilience, supports reinvestment in stores and brands, and establishes a firmer earnings base for multi-quarter cash generation and planning.
Improving Balance Sheet And ROEDebt levels have meaningfully declined from peak, equity is rebuilding and ROE is healthy. Lower leverage improves financial flexibility for capex or restructuring, reduces solvency risk in downturns, and signals management progress in restoring capital efficiency over coming quarters.
Positive Cash GenerationThe company now generates positive operating and free cash flow after prior years of deficits. Consistent cash generation enables debt paydown, franchise or store investment, and supports shareholder returns where appropriate, making the business less reliant on external financing.
Bears Say
Thin And Pressured MarginsDespite recovery, margins remain narrow and have slipped from prior-year peaks. Thin margins limit the buffer against input cost inflation or volume shocks, constrain reinvestment capacity, and mean earnings are sensitive to small changes in traffic or commodity/labor costs over the medium term.
Residual Leverage SensitivityWith debt-to-equity near ~1.0 the company retains a material leverage footprint. That level raises vulnerability to downturns or profit margin compression, could force conservative cash management or curb growth initiatives, and increases refinancing and interest-rate exposure risk.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Weak ConversionA sharp FCF decline and sub‑1x cash conversion indicate cash realization volatility from working capital or capex timing. This undermines predictability of funding for expansion or debt reduction and raises the chance of short-term liquidity pressure if earnings dip or capex spikes.
Watami Co., Ltd. News
7522 FAQ
What was Watami Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watami Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥892.00 and its highest was ¥1228.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥38.68B.
When is Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Watami Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Watami Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥57.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥57.95.
Is Watami Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watami Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Watami Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Watami Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.04%. See more information on Watami Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Watami Co., Ltd. have?
Watami Co., Ltd. has 42,684,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watami Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watami Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥57.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.738%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watami Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7522
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Watami Co., Ltd.
Watami Co., Ltd. engages in the food, home food, and agriculture services business in Japan and internationally. The company operates restaurants. It also engages in organic farming, livestock, and dairy businesses; and development, construction, operation, and management of wind power generation facilities. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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