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Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. (JP:7914)
:7914
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Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. (7914) AI Stock Analysis

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JP:7914

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.

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Neutral 68 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,785.00
▲(12.90% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/08/26
The score is driven primarily by improved profitability and a conservative, improving balance sheet, supported by reasonable valuation and a solid dividend yield. Technicals are moderately positive but not strongly bullish given the stock is slightly below its 20-day average and momentum readings are mostly neutral.
Positive Factors
Improving Profitability
Margins have meaningfully improved to net ~3.8% TTM and EBITDA ~11.6% TTM, reflecting better cost control and pricing. Sustained margin expansion increases internal cash generation capacity, supports reinvestment and dividends, and provides a buffer against cyclical revenue weakness.
Negative Factors
Soft Revenue Trend
Top-line softness (TTM revenue down ~1%) indicates demand pressure in core printing services. For a business with modest operating leverage, persistent revenue weakness limits margin expansion, constrains scale benefits, and leaves profitability exposed to volume declines and pricing pressure over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving Profitability
Margins have meaningfully improved to net ~3.8% TTM and EBITDA ~11.6% TTM, reflecting better cost control and pricing. Sustained margin expansion increases internal cash generation capacity, supports reinvestment and dividends, and provides a buffer against cyclical revenue weakness.
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Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. (7914) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in printing business in Japan. The company offers print media related services, including editing, planning, content production, and development for magazines, books, comics, textbo...
How the Company Makes Money
Kyodo Printing generates revenue primarily through its core business segments: commercial printing, packaging solutions, and information products. The company earns money by offering high-quality printing services to a wide array of clients, inclu...

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability has improved (net margin ~3.3% FY2025 and ~3.8% TTM; EBITDA margin ~11.6% TTM), and the balance sheet is strong with low, improving leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.17 TTM). Offsetting this, TTM revenue is slightly down (~-1.0%) and cash-flow quality is mixed: free cash flow improved and turned positive, but conversion is modest (~41% of net income) and historically volatile.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
76
Positive
Cash Flow
57
Neutral
BreakdownTTMMar 2025Mar 2024Mar 2023Mar 2022Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue98.38B99.98B96.99B93.36B88.42B91.03B
Gross Profit20.50B19.11B18.19B16.30B15.31B15.55B
EBITDA7.84B8.38B7.43B6.92B6.81B6.71B
Net Income3.76B3.31B1.50B1.25B684.00M825.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets126.09B128.89B134.60B123.47B129.12B129.08B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments10.24B12.25B11.01B10.56B8.95B12.81B
Total Debt11.40B13.02B15.51B13.00B28.28B28.37B
Total Liabilities60.81B65.97B71.47B65.75B67.84B66.13B
Stockholders Equity65.25B62.89B63.08B57.69B61.16B62.82B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow2.94B2.63B-254.00M16.36B-2.47B-2.74B
Operating Cash Flow7.13B6.74B3.11B23.41B5.42B5.64B
Investing Cash Flow-519.00M-902.00M-2.91B-4.42B-6.63B-7.40B
Financing Cash Flow-7.92B-4.64B266.00M-17.36B-2.62B1.53B

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price1581.00
Price Trends
50DMA
1662.24
Negative
100DMA
1584.37
Positive
200DMA
1497.82
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-17.11
Positive
RSI
40.63
Neutral
STOCH
7.53
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7914, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1581 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1661.00, below the 50-day MA of 1662.24, and above the 200-day MA of 1497.82, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -17.11 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.63 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.53 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:7914.

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
¥1.37T11.767.04%1.47%3.37%-31.10%
74
Outperform
¥1.24T11.676.28%1.07%3.01%6.48%
71
Outperform
¥115.05B21.7719.59%0.16%18.08%136.77%
68
Neutral
¥41.37B7.423.71%-0.04%93.95%
66
Neutral
¥9.66B2.002.83%2.55%44.60%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
61
Neutral
¥5.47B-22.352.72%-1.30%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:7914
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.
1,610.00
568.72
54.62%
JP:7912
Dai Nippon Printing Co
2,892.00
768.66
36.20%
JP:7911
Toppan Printing Co
4,686.00
469.47
11.13%
JP:4384
RAKSUL INC.
1,887.00
801.58
73.85%
JP:3551
Dynic Corporation
1,140.00
361.22
46.38%
JP:7916
Mitsumura Printing Co., Ltd.
1,798.00
464.29
34.81%

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. Corporate Events

Kyodo Printing Lifts Nine-Month Profit Despite Lower Sales, Confirms Full-Year Growth Outlook
Feb 6, 2026
Kyodo Printing reported consolidated net sales of ¥73.5 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, down 2.1% year on year, with operating profit declining 16.2% to ¥1.44 billion and ordinary profit falling 9.5% to ¥1.95 bi...
Kyodo Printing Reports Progress on Share Buyback Program
Feb 2, 2026
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. has reported the progress of its share buyback program authorized by its board on November 26, 2025, under the Companies Act, repurchasing 170,300 common shares for approximately 279 million yen via market purchases on the...
Kyodo Printing Reports Progress on ¥1 Billion Share Buyback Program
Jan 5, 2026
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. has reported the status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board on November 26, 2025, under provisions of the Companies Act. Between December 11 and December 23, 2025, the company repurchased 258,700 o...
Kyodo Printing Announces Share Repurchase Plan
Dec 3, 2025
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. has announced the period for its repurchase of up to 600,000 of its own shares, representing approximately 2.1% of its outstanding shares, with a total purchase price of up to 1,000,000,000 yen. This strategic move, resolv...
Kyodo Printing Announces Secondary Share Offering Details
Dec 3, 2025
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. has announced the determination of the selling price for its secondary offering of shares, set at 1,406 yen per share, with a total selling price amounting to 2,699,520,000 yen. This move, resolved by the Board of Director...
Kyodo Printing Announces Share Repurchase and Cancellation Plan
Nov 26, 2025
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. announced its decision to repurchase up to 600,000 of its own shares and cancel 3,480,000 shares as part of a strategic move to optimize its capital structure. This initiative, involving a significant portion of its outsta...
Kyodo Printing Announces Secondary Share Offering
Nov 26, 2025
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd. has announced a secondary offering of 1,920,000 shares of its common stock, with the majority being sold by The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. The offering aims to adjust the comp...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 08, 2026