Chori Co., Ltd. (JP:8014)
:8014
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
¥4,683.00
▲(14.36% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (especially the low-leverage balance sheet and improved earnings) and an attractive valuation (low P/E and solid dividend yield). These positives are tempered by weaker near-term technicals, with price below key short-term moving averages and subdued momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and materially higher equity improve long-term financial flexibility. The sharp debt reduction and larger equity base support the firm's ability to fund working capital, pursue opportunistic trades, sustain dividends, and absorb shocks without near-term refinancing risk, strengthening durable solvency.
Negative Factors
Uneven revenue trends
Top-line has been inconsistent, undermining forward visibility for margins and capital allocation. The firm experienced strong growth in 2022–2023 but contraction in 2024 and a slight decline by 2026, making sustainable sales momentum and forecasting more difficult for investors and management over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and materially higher equity improve long-term financial flexibility. The sharp debt reduction and larger equity base support the firm's ability to fund working capital, pursue opportunistic trades, sustain dividends, and absorb shocks without near-term refinancing risk, strengthening durable solvency.
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Chori Co., Ltd. (8014) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥102.74B
Dividend Yield3.74%
Average Volume (3M)19.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta (1Y)1.01
Revenue Growth-3.93%
EPS Growth3.02%
CountryJP
Employees1,304
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConglomerates
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)406.00
Shares Outstanding25,303,478
10 Day Avg. Volume22,180
30 Day Avg. Volume19,376
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.85
Price to Book (P/B)1.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio9.41
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
Chori Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chori Co., Ltd. engages in textiles, chemicals, and machinery businesses in China and internationally. The company offers polyester yarn for use in other materials; fabrics for use in car seats; nylon yarn; waterproof fabrics for sportswear; nonwo...
How the Company Makes Money
Chori primarily makes money through trading-based revenue and gross profit earned on the purchase and resale of products and materials, as well as through fees and margins generated by arranging transactions rather than taking long-term manufactur...
Chori Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
70
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
76
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 306.15B | 299.29B | 311.55B | 307.70B | 329.39B | 284.10B |
| Gross Profit | 40.72B | 41.12B | 40.52B | 38.73B | 37.06B | 30.65B |
| EBITDA | 15.62B | 15.04B | 16.46B | 16.13B | 13.87B | 10.56B |
| Net Income | 10.01B | 12.01B | 11.66B | 9.62B | 8.12B | 6.81B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 139.95B | 153.37B | 146.08B | 143.35B | 143.20B | 134.12B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 21.77B | 29.54B | 23.81B | 21.46B | 18.96B | 12.24B |
| Total Debt | 1.58B | 469.00M | 1.66B | 3.15B | 5.43B | 5.50B |
| Total Liabilities | 48.39B | 50.93B | 53.97B | 61.25B | 71.04B | 69.02B |
| Stockholders Equity | 91.48B | 102.33B | 92.01B | 82.06B | 72.16B | 65.06B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 926.50M | 10.99B | 6.40B | 9.45B | 9.51B | -2.41B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.03B | 11.54B | 7.14B | 9.69B | 9.60B | -2.33B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 93.50M | -1.82B | -1.03B | -2.71B | -261.00M | 197.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.07B | -5.01B | -4.78B | -5.38B | -3.10B | -4.01B |
Chori Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
4095.00
Price Trends
4335.33
Positive
4173.80
Positive
3988.75
Positive
Market Momentum
67.76
Negative
60.47
Neutral
42.79
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8014, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4095 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4356.20, below the 50-day MA of 4335.33, and above the 200-day MA of 3988.75, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 67.76 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.47 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 42.79 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:8014.
Chori Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥343.09B | 7.92 | 11.34% | 3.38% | 2.99% | 0.84% | |
75 Outperform | ¥151.47B | 9.78 | ― | 2.66% | -4.09% | 57.12% | |
73 Outperform | ¥102.74B | 8.61 | ― | 3.74% | -3.93% | 3.02% | |
73 Outperform | ¥362.83B | 9.25 | ― | 3.13% | 1.46% | 24.34% | |
65 Neutral | ¥315.92B | 14.72 | 8.35% | 2.73% | 1.53% | 43.13% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
60 Neutral | ¥1.19T | 7.20 | 11.17% | 3.24% | 9.87% | -3.76% |
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Chori Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Chori Overhauls Executive Pay to Link Incentives With New Medium-Term Plan and ESG Goals
Apr 28, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. has revamped its executive compensation system to better align management incentives with its new three-year Medium-Term Management Plan, Chori Innovation Plan 2028, and the goal of enhancing medium- to long-term corporate value. T...
Chori Raises Year-End Dividend and Lifts Payout Target to 40%
Apr 28, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. has approved a higher year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the payout to 75 yen per share versus the earlier forecast of 72 yen. Combined with the interim dividend of 72 yen, the annual dividend will ...
Chori Unveils 2028 Medium-Term Plan Targeting Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Apr 28, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. has approved a new three-year medium-term management plan, Chori Innovation Plan 2028, covering fiscal 2026 to 2028, following its prior plan that established ordinary profit of around ¥10 billion and a stronger profit structu...
Chori Hits Profitability Targets, Lifts Dividend as It Shifts to New Medium-Term Plan
Apr 28, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. reported that in the final fiscal year of its Chori Innovation Plan 2025, net sales and overall profit declined year on year, but net profit attributable to owners of parent rose due to lower income tax expenses. Profitability impr...
Chori Posts Lower Sales but Higher Profit, Lifts Dividend and Sets New Profit Focus
Apr 28, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥299.3 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, down 3.9% year on year, while operating profit fell 9.9% to ¥13.1 billion and ordinary profit declined 12.4%. Despite weaker sales and p...
Chori Overhauls Executive Lineup to Bolster Chemicals, Textile and China Operations
Feb 27, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. has announced a broad reshuffle of its executive officer lineup effective April 1, 2026, following a Board of Directors resolution on February 27. President and CEO COO Tatsuyuki Sakoda and several other executive officers will be...
Chori to Dissolve Loss-Making Subsidiary Tohcho and Book Major Tax Benefit
Feb 27, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. has resolved to dissolve its consolidated subsidiary Tohcho Co., Limited and forgive loans of about US$41.38 million after prolonged efforts to recover receivables from a group of Chinese chemical manufacturers led to substantial n...
Chori Cuts Full-Year Sales and Profit Outlook on Weaker Textile and Chemical Demand
Jan 30, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. has revised downward its full-year consolidated forecast for the year ending March 31, 2026, cutting projected net sales from ¥330 billion to ¥300 billion and trimming operating, ordinary, and pretax profit forecasts by a...
Chori Lowers FY03/2026 Outlook but Maintains Strong Financial Base Under CIP2025
Jan 30, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. reported that net sales and profit declined year-on-year for the third quarter of FY03/2026, prompting the company to lower its full-year earnings forecast in light of progress to date and the current business environment. Despite ...
Chori Posts Lower Nine-Month Profit but Keeps Higher Dividend Plan and Trims Full-Year Outlook
Jan 30, 2026
Chori Co., Ltd. reported consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with net sales down 3.8% year on year to ¥221.6 billion and net profit attributable to owners of parent falling 16.7% to ¥7.6 billion, reflecting ...
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