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Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd.
(7545)
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,140.00
▲(7.75% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:08/06/26
The score is primarily supported by strong financial stability (very low leverage) and generally positive cash generation, offset by the latest-year revenue/profitability decline. Technicals are neutral-to-weak versus key moving averages, and valuation appears reasonable but not especially compelling, leading to a mid-range overall score.
Positive Factors
Very low leverage
Persistently minimal leverage gives the company strong long-term financial flexibility. Low debt reduces refinancing and interest risk, enabling sustained investments in inventory, stores, and working capital during downturns, while preserving capacity for dividends or opportunistic M&A without stressing cash flow.
Negative Factors
Sharp recent revenue decline
A 17% top-line drop in the most recent year signals an important demand or traffic issue that can persist if structural causes (competition, format relevance, or channel shift) are unaddressed. Prolonged revenue weakness would compress gross profit and limit reinvestment capacity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very low leverage
Persistently minimal leverage gives the company strong long-term financial flexibility. Low debt reduces refinancing and interest risk, enabling sustained investments in inventory, stores, and working capital during downturns, while preserving capacity for dividends or opportunistic M&A without stressing cash flow.
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Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. (7545) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥121.02B
Dividend Yield1.61%
Average Volume (3M)137.23K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta (1Y)0.22
Revenue Growth4.94%
EPS Growth-13.55%
CountryJP
Employees695
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)137.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥203.45B
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. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥152.69B | 14.36 | ― | 2.23% | 20.48% | 50.36% | |
72 Outperform | ¥183.05B | 24.68 | ― | 0.64% | 53.35% | 107.20% | |
67 Neutral | ¥121.02B | 16.76 | ― | 1.61% | 4.94% | -13.55% | |
63 Neutral | ¥83.30B | 18.01 | ― | 2.11% | 4.97% | -22.34% | |
62 Neutral | ¥103.84B | 8.80 | 7.95% | 3.44% | 4.35% | 37.52% | |
56 Neutral | ¥48.46B | -20.97 | ― | 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 Posts July Sales Growth Amid Strong Childcare and Fashion Demand
Jul 21, 2026
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. reported preliminary monthly sales figures for July 2026, showing continued year-on-year growth in net sales and customer numbers across all and existing stores, though sales per customer edged slightly lower. The comp...
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...
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