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Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd.
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
Â¥2,203.00
â–²(7.52% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:04/09/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial stability (minimal leverage and positive cash generation), offset by the latest-year revenue and profitability downturn. Technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages, while valuation appears reasonable but not especially cheap and the dividend yield is modest.
Positive Factors
Very low leverage / strong balance sheet
Extremely low debt and growing equity/assets provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital spending for stores, inventory or IT, cushions against consumer slowdowns, and lowers refinancing risk, enabling long-term strategic options without leverage strain.
Negative Factors
Recent sharp revenue contraction
A ~17% revenue decline in the latest year weakens operating leverage and suggests structural demand or traffic pressure. Sustained sales declines force margin trade-offs, limit internal reinvestment, and may necessitate cost reductions or strategic shifts to restore multi-year growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very low leverage / strong balance sheet
Extremely low debt and growing equity/assets provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital spending for stores, inventory or IT, cushions against consumer slowdowns, and lowers refinancing risk, enabling long-term strategic options without leverage strain.
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Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. (7545) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
Â¥122.78B
Dividend Yield1.54%
Average Volume (3M)137.23K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta (1Y)0.23
Revenue Growth4.94%
EPS Growth-13.55%
CountryJP
Employees680
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)114.17
Shares Outstanding69,588,860
10 Day Avg. Volume143,410
30 Day Avg. Volume137,226
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.19
Price to Book (P/B)1.35
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio16.46
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)136.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)Â¥203.80B
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. is a Japanese retailer specializing in products for infants and children, operating numerous dedicated outlets across the country. Its extensive inventory caters to newborns, toddlers, and young children, featuring a d...
How the Company Makes Money
Nishimatsuya primarily makes money through retail sales generated at its network of physical stores in Japan. Revenue is driven by (1) sales of children’s and infant apparel (including private-label and/or value-oriented items) and (2) sales of no...
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 193.37B | 185.97B | 177.19B | 169.52B | 163.02B |
| Gross Profit | 64.72B | 62.55B | 60.12B | 57.69B | 57.94B |
| EBITDA | 11.66B | 13.76B | 13.36B | 12.38B | 13.75B |
| Net Income | 6.85B | 8.20B | 8.20B | 7.64B | 8.50B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 160.25B | 149.82B | 141.34B | 129.90B | 122.86B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 72.49B | 67.83B | 63.06B | 59.22B | 60.92B |
| Total Debt | 1.77B | 1.15B | 563.00M | 1.09B | 830.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 61.58B | 58.55B | 56.35B | 52.80B | 50.56B |
| Stockholders Equity | 98.67B | 91.27B | 84.98B | 77.10B | 72.30B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 8.07B | 6.78B | 8.24B | 918.00M | 7.00B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.65B | 9.13B | 11.54B | 3.47B | 8.75B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.56B | -1.83B | -4.50B | -2.41B | -1.35B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.67B | -2.44B | -2.18B | -2.97B | -4.28B |
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
2049.00
Price Trends
1957.18
Positive
2040.31
Negative
2083.08
Negative
Market Momentum
20.04
Negative
58.79
Neutral
64.35
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7545, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2049 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1947.20, above the 50-day MA of 1957.18, and below the 200-day MA of 2083.08, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 20.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 64.35 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:7545.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥143.01B | 13.47 | ― | 2.23% | 20.48% | 50.36% | |
73 Outperform | ¥122.78B | 16.93 | ― | 1.54% | 4.94% | -13.55% | |
72 Outperform | ¥219.56B | 29.11 | ― | 0.64% | 53.35% | 107.20% | |
63 Neutral | ¥79.69B | 17.13 | ― | 2.11% | 4.97% | -22.34% | |
62 Neutral | ¥97.36B | 8.53 | 6.96% | 2.98% | 3.43% | 31.33% | |
56 Neutral | ¥48.46B | -20.88 | ― | 3.31% | 0.69% | -377.56% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
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Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Nishimatsuya Chain Posts Solid Q1 and Raises Profitability Outlook for FY2026
Jun 26, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain reported consolidated results for the three months ended May 20, 2026, posting net sales of ¥54.55 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3.77 billion, with basic earnings per share of ¥62.98. The...
Nishimatsuya boosts June sales on strong summer and childcare demand
Jun 22, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain reported that domestic net sales for all stores in June 2026 rose 4.9% year on year, supported by a 7.4% increase in customer numbers despite a slight decline in sales per customer. Existing stores also posted higher net sales, ...
Nishimatsuya Sets Terms for New Employee Stock Option Issuance
Jun 2, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has set the detailed terms for its 36th issuance of stock options, which will be allotted to 98 employees as subscription rights to shares. The program will cover up to 132,200 common shares, issued through 1,322 units...
Nishimatsuya Chain lifts May sales on stronger customer traffic and summer demand
May 21, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain reported that in May 2026 domestic net sales rose year-on-year across both all stores and existing stores, supported by an increase in customer numbers despite slightly lower sales per customer. The company continues to adjust i...
Nishimatsuya Sets Terms for 36th Employee Stock Option Issuance
May 14, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain has approved the detailed terms for its 36th series of stock options, issuing subscription rights to shares for 99 employees with an allotment date of June 1, 2026. The program covers up to 1,325 units corresponding to 132,500 c...
Nishimatsuya Sets Terms for 36th Employee Stock Option Issuance
May 14, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has approved detailed terms for its 36th issuance of stock options, to be granted as subscription rights to shares for 99 employees on June 1, 2026. The program covers 1,325 option units corresponding to 132,500 common...
Nishimatsuya Elevates Taiwan Unit to Specified Subsidiary Status
May 12, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has designated its Taiwan-based subsidiary, TAIWAN NISHIMATSUYA CO., LTD., as a specified subsidiary after determining that its stated capital equals or exceeds 10% of the parent company’s capital. The subsidiary...
Nishimatsuya Chain Corrects Cash Flow Figures in FY2026 Results
May 12, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has corrected previously released consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended February 20, 2026, after identifying errors in its consolidated statement of cash flows. The adjustments slightly revise cash f...
Nishimatsuya Chain Reappoints Independent Panel for Takeover Defense Policy
May 12, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain has reappointed three members to its Independent Panel established under its policy for responding to large-scale purchases of the company’s shares, following the expiry of their one-year terms. The move ensures continuity...
Nishimatsuya Sees April Sales Rise on Strong Spring and Childcare Demand
Apr 21, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. reported that in April 2026 its domestic net sales rose year on year at both all stores and existing stores, driven mainly by an increase in customer numbers despite slightly lower sales per customer. The group operate...
Nishimatsuya Plans Employee Stock Options to Align Incentives and Support Growth
Apr 10, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has proposed issuing up to 1,500 units of stock options, covering a maximum of 150,000 common shares, to eligible employees without cash consideration, subject to approval at its May 2026 annual shareholders’ mee...
Nishimatsuya Chain Appoints New Executive to Lead Overseas Product Supply
Apr 10, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has announced a senior personnel change, appointing Executive Officer Yasunari Ikenoue as Manager of the Overseas Product Supply Department within the Overseas Business Headquarters, effective April 10, 2026. The move ...
Nishimatsuya Chain Nears Buyback Limit as It Completes Early Share Repurchase
Apr 10, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has completed a share buyback authorized under Japan’s Companies Act, repurchasing 229,200 shares of its common stock through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between April 3 and April 9, 2026. The to...
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