Rhythm Co., Ltd. (7769) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: ¥32.00B
• Dividend Yield: 1.93%
• Average Volume (3M): 21.02K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 18.7
• Beta (1Y): 0.54
• Revenue Growth: -2.29%
• EPS Growth: 151.87%
• Country: JP
• Employees: 2,486
• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Sector Strength: 84
• Industry: Luxury Goods
• EPS (TTM): 53.10
• Shares Outstanding: 8,385,093
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 28,680
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 21,023
• PEG Ratio: 0.69
• Price to Book (P/B): 0.98
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.94
• P/FCF Ratio: 25.58
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: N/A
• Price Target Upside: N/A
• Rating Consensus: N/A
• Number of Analyst Covering: 0
• EPS Forecast (FY): N/A
• Revenue Forecast (FY): N/A

• Rating: 76 Outperform
• Price Target: ¥4,387.00 ▲(11.20% Upside)
• Action: Reiterated Date: 03/01/26
• Date: Action: Reiterated 03/01/26

The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (revenue and margin improvement, low leverage, and robust cash generation). Technicals are supportive but overbought indicators temper the outlook, while valuation appears reasonable with a moderate P/E and modest dividend yield.

Positive Factors

Balance sheet strength

Very low leverage and a high equity ratio give the company structural financial resilience. This balance sheet strength supports capital allocation flexibility, preserves access to credit, and reduces refinancing risk, enabling durable investment in operations or opportunistic M&A over months.

Strong cash generation

Substantial FCF growth and high operating cash conversion indicate robust internal funding capacity. Durable cash generation underpins sustainable capex, working capital needs, and conservative shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external funding across the next several quarters.

Improving revenue & margins

Multi-year revenue expansion alongside rising gross and operating margins reflects stronger product mix and operational efficiency. This structural improvement supports higher recurring profitability potential and provides a foundation for sustainable margin recovery if maintained over coming quarters.

Negative Factors

Low ROE

Persistently low return on equity implies the company is not converting its strong equity base into proportional shareholder returns. Without durable margin expansion or asset productivity gains, low ROE will constrain long-term shareholder value creation despite a healthy balance sheet.

Modest absolute margins

Although margins have improved, a 2.3% net margin leaves limited buffer against input cost inflation or demand softness. Structurally thin profitability reduces retained earnings for reinvestment and heightens sensitivity of returns to small revenue fluctuations over the medium term.

Concentrated product exposure

Revenue concentration in timekeeping and precision components creates structural exposure to industry-specific cycles and technology shifts. Limited product diversification increases vulnerability to secular demand changes or competitor disruption over the next several quarters.

Rhythm Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Rhythm Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells clocks and watches in Japan. It offers electronic parts and equipment, including on-vehicle and audiovisual equipment, as well as information processing equipment and related products; precision products comprising sensor-equipped camera components for automobiles; and connected terminals. The company was formerly known as Rhythm Watch Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Rhythm Co.,Ltd. in October 2020. Rhythm Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Saitama, Japan.

How the Company Makes Money

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Rhythm Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Strong overall fundamentals supported by steady revenue growth (¥27.3B in 2021 to ¥32.7B in 2025), improving profitability (net margin up to 2.3% in 2025), and strengthening operating margins. Balance sheet leverage is low (debt-to-equity 0.24) with a high equity ratio (69.4%), while cash generation is robust with free cash flow up 68.9% from 2024 to 2025; partially offset by weaker shareholder returns as ROE fell to 2.4% in 2025.

Income Statement

Rhythm Co., Ltd. demonstrates strong revenue growth over recent years, with a notable increase from ¥27.3 billion in 2021 to ¥32.7 billion in 2025. The gross profit margin remains healthy at approximately 20%, reflecting efficient cost management. Net profit margin has improved significantly, reaching 2.3% in 2025, signaling enhanced profitability. The EBIT and EBITDA margins have also increased, indicating stronger operational performance.

Balance Sheet

The company maintains a solid balance sheet with a decreasing debt-to-equity ratio, which stood at 0.24 in 2025, showcasing prudent financial leverage. The equity ratio is robust at 69.4%, indicating strong financial stability. However, a slight decrease in ROE from 3.8% in 2024 to 2.4% in 2025 suggests room for improvement in generating returns on equity.

Cash Flow

Rhythm Co., Ltd. enjoys a positive free cash flow trajectory, with a remarkable growth of 68.9% from 2024 to 2025, reflecting effective capital management. The operating cash flow to net income ratio of 3.2 in 2025 indicates strong cash generation relative to income, although the free cash flow to net income ratio is more modest at 1.6, suggesting potential constraints on discretionary cash.

Breakdown	TTM	Mar 2025	Mar 2024	Mar 2023	Mar 2022	Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	32.90B	32.67B	32.60B	31.23B	30.00B	27.30B
Gross Profit	6.98B	6.59B	6.67B	6.78B	6.81B	6.34B
EBITDA	3.51B	2.61B	2.22B	2.46B	2.77B	556.00M
Net Income	2.03B	758.00M	477.00M	794.00M	1.03B	-1.26B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	45.34B	45.09B	43.57B	39.74B	38.29B	35.70B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	13.51B	13.52B	11.04B	9.90B	9.94B	10.28B
Total Debt	8.75B	8.02B	6.15B	4.76B	4.66B	5.38B
Total Liabilities	14.77B	13.78B	12.43B	10.86B	11.28B	10.65B
Stockholders Equity	30.57B	31.31B	31.14B	28.87B	27.00B	25.02B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	0.00	1.20B	710.00M	94.00M	300.00M	1.15B
Operating Cash Flow	0.00	2.44B	2.46B	1.19B	1.25B	1.85B
Investing Cash Flow	0.00	-1.46B	-2.14B	-1.07B	-876.00M	-585.00M
Financing Cash Flow	0.00	1.32B	150.00M	-467.00M	-1.20B	-686.00M

Rhythm Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Negative
• Last Price: 3945.00
• 50DMA: Negative
• 100DMA: Positive
• 200DMA: Positive
• MACD: Positive
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Positive

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7769, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3945 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4076.50, below the 50-day MA of 4066.30, and above the 200-day MA of 3557.97, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -43.70 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.18 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.20 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:7769.

Rhythm Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
7769	76 Outperform	¥32.00B	18.74	―	1.93%	-2.29%	151.87%
9904	75 Outperform	¥11.13B	13.22	―	5.21%	6.89%	-1.46%
9990	74 Outperform	¥24.03B	11.37	―	3.99%	-2.12%	-15.35%
7937	68 Neutral	¥49.62B	6.98	2.46%	3.50%	22.68%	-9.41%
2736	65 Neutral	¥2.33B	-6.03	―	1.21%	1.04%	-66.56%
Sector *	61 Neutral	$18.38B	12.79	-2.54%	3.03%	1.52%	-15.83%
7810	49 Neutral	¥3.24B	42.09	―	0.25%	18.69%	5.17%

Rhythm Co., Ltd. Corporate Events

Rhythm to Dispose of Treasury Shares for New ESOP Trust

Rhythm Co., Ltd. has approved the disposal of 139,600 treasury shares through a third-party allotment to a trust account at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, with total proceeds of approximately ¥569.6 million, to fund an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) trust. The move is designed to support medium- to long-term corporate value by facilitating stable share purchases by the Rhythm Group Employee Shareholding Association over about five years, aligning employees’ interests with shareholders while limiting share dilution to roughly 1.7% of voting rights and pricing the shares at a level the board deems fair and non-preferential based on recent market prices.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7769) stock is a Buy with a Yen4486.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rhythm Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7769 Stock Forecast page.

Rhythm Co. Launches ESOP Trust to Align Employees With Long-Term Growth

Rhythm Co., Ltd. has approved the introduction of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust as a new incentive and benefits scheme for employees participating in the Rhythm Group Employee Stock Ownership Association. The initiative is designed to support employees’ medium- to long-term asset formation, encourage greater engagement in management, and align workforce incentives with improvements in corporate value and business performance.

Under the plan, a third-party beneficiary ESOP Trust will borrow funds to acquire a five-year supply of Rhythm shares via disposal of treasury stock, then sell those shares monthly to the employee association at market prices. Loan repayment will be funded by sale proceeds and dividends, with any residual gains distributed to eligible employees at trust maturity, while any shortfall will be covered by the company under an indemnity agreement, insulating employees from repayment risk.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7769) stock is a Buy with a Yen4486.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rhythm Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7769 Stock Forecast page.

Rhythm Co. Posts Profit Surge and Raises Dividend on Solid Nine-Month Results

Rhythm Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥25.77 billion for the nine months to Dec. 31, 2025, up 1.5% year on year, while operating profit surged 132.3% to ¥1.53 billion and profit attributable to owners jumped more than fourfold to ¥2.23 billion, lifting basic EPS to ¥276.94. The balance sheet remained strong with total assets of ¥48.37 billion and an equity ratio of 68.2%, and the company kept its full-year forecast unchanged, targeting modest sales growth but sharply higher earnings and planning a significantly increased annual dividend of ¥151.75 per share, supported by rising profitability and expanded treasury share holdings.

The company also recorded comprehensive income of ¥3.28 billion, up 174.6%, indicating broad-based improvement in financial performance and capital efficiency. Exclusion of Rhythm U.S.A., Inc. from the scope of consolidation and a marked rise in treasury stock reduced average shares outstanding, amplifying per-share metrics, which is likely to benefit existing shareholders as the firm balances growth investment with enhanced shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7769) stock is a Buy with a Yen4486.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rhythm Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7769 Stock Forecast page.

Rhythm Co. Merges Hong Kong Units to Drive Global Push in ‘Comfortable Products’

Rhythm Co., Ltd. has approved the merger of its wholly owned Hong Kong subsidiaries, Rhythm Hong Kong Co., Ltd. and Rhythm Industrial (H.K.) Ltd., in an absorption-type merger that will make Rhythm Hong Kong the surviving entity from June 2026. The move is intended to consolidate its Hong Kong operations, build an integrated overseas sales platform centered on China—its main production base for the Livingware business—and support the global rollout of ‘comfortable products’ such as handy fans, circulators, and humidifiers, a segment that has recently turned profitable domestically. Management expects the restructuring to strengthen overseas sales capabilities and improve operational efficiency in clocks and related products, while having only a negligible impact on consolidated financial results given that the transaction is between wholly owned subsidiaries.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7769) stock is a Buy with a Yen4464.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rhythm Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:7769 Stock Forecast page.