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RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD.
(8167)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,353.00
▲(1.50% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:04/15/26
The score is driven primarily by stable financials (low leverage and steady revenue growth) but held back by thin margins and uneven free-cash-flow generation. Valuation is supportive with a moderate P/E and near-3% dividend yield, while technical signals are mildly positive but not strongly trending long-term.
Positive Factors
Conservative Leverage
A low and improving debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility for a grocery retailer. Conservative leverage reduces refinancing and interest risk during downturns, enabling continued investment in stores, supply chain resilience, and support for dividends or buybacks over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Thin Profit Margins
Very slim net margins make the business highly sensitive to small cost increases or pricing pressure. In a low-margin grocery model, when gross and operating margins compress, profitability and cash available for reinvestment or returns can quickly deteriorate, limiting strategic flexibility over months to years.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative Leverage
A low and improving debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility for a grocery retailer. Conservative leverage reduces refinancing and interest risk during downturns, enabling continued investment in stores, supply chain resilience, and support for dividends or buybacks over the medium term.
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RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. (8167) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥60.11B
Dividend Yield2.92%
Average Volume (3M)62.90K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta (1Y)0.46
Revenue Growth3.64%
EPS Growth-11.83%
CountryJP
Employees2,016
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryGrocery Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)119.69
Shares Outstanding46,646,060
10 Day Avg. Volume72,360
30 Day Avg. Volume62,896
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.82
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio15.71
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
RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. is a Japanese enterprise primarily focused on the operation and management of supermarkets across the nation. The company adopted its current name in July 2015, transitioning from its former identity as Marukyu Co., Ltd. ...
How the Company Makes Money
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RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 278.20B | 266.74B | 252.16B | 234.79B | 239.52B |
| Gross Profit | 69.78B | 70.95B | 67.95B | 62.73B | 59.83B |
| EBITDA | 10.85B | 11.90B | 11.12B | 8.66B | 9.13B |
| Net Income | 5.14B | 5.22B | 4.72B | 2.92B | 3.37B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 136.24B | 128.50B | 127.77B | 118.33B | 115.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 26.02B | 24.48B | 24.18B | 20.14B | 20.17B |
| Total Debt | 14.40B | 13.62B | 15.91B | 15.69B | 14.91B |
| Total Liabilities | 44.54B | 43.81B | 46.79B | 43.17B | 41.29B |
| Stockholders Equity | 91.70B | 84.68B | 80.98B | 75.16B | 74.11B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.76B | 4.32B | 6.96B | 1.29B | -814.42M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 9.63B | 8.84B | 11.51B | 8.20B | 5.01B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.64B | -5.92B | -5.12B | -6.86B | -6.78B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.19B | -3.69B | -2.68B | -1.39B | -1.39B |
RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥104.22B | 10.58 | ― | 2.59% | 0.95% | 3.40% | |
71 Outperform | ¥81.95B | 9.24 | ― | 1.47% | 6.78% | -1.61% | |
69 Neutral | ¥60.11B | 12.35 | ― | 3.00% | 3.64% | -11.83% | |
69 Neutral | ¥223.56B | 17.43 | ― | 2.62% | 3.25% | 1.50% | |
69 Neutral | ¥138.97B | 11.33 | ― | 1.90% | 7.40% | -1.99% | |
62 Neutral | ¥57.92B | 9.97 | ― | 1.34% | 21.78% | 12.45% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
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RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Corporate Events
Retail Partners Assesses Operational Impact After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Jul 30, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd., a major Japanese supermarket and general merchandise retailer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates 15 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture under banners such as Attax and Marumiya. Its regional presence pos...
Retail Partners Completes Restricted Stock Treasury Share Disposal for Directors
Jul 17, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has completed the allotment procedures for the disposal of 7,516 shares of its treasury stock as restricted stock compensation to eight internal directors. The move follows a board resolution passed on June 17, 2026, and ...
Retail Partners Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits in Q1 2026
Jul 15, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. reported a 3.1% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to ¥71,015 million for the three months ended May 31, 2026, but profits weakened. Operating profit fell 25.2% to ¥1,413 million, ordinary profit decline...
Retail Partners Advances Share Buyback Program on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Jul 2, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has been executing a share buyback authorized by its board on April 13, 2026 under provisions of the Companies Act, aiming to repurchase up to 1.6 million shares for a maximum of ¥2.0 billion. The latest update shows...
Retail Partners Grants Treasury Shares as Restricted Stock to Directors
Jun 17, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has approved the disposal of 7,516 treasury shares of its common stock, to be granted without consideration as restricted stock to eight internal directors as part of its ongoing equity-based compensation scheme. The move...
Retail Partners Advances Share Buyback, Retains Significant Capacity Under 2026 Program
Jun 4, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has been repurchasing its common stock under a board-approved program based on the Companies Act, aiming to adjust its capital structure and enhance shareholder value. Between May 1 and May 31, 2026, the company bought 16...
Retail Partners Begins Execution of Share Buyback Program on TSE
May 7, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has repurchased 112,800 shares of its common stock for approximately 147 million yen through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between April 15 and April 30, 2026. This buyback is part of a broader board-approv...
Retail Partners Overhauls Board Lineup as Leadership Generation Shifts
Apr 30, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has announced a slate of director nominations following its April 30 board meeting, to be put to a shareholder vote at the 73rd Annual General Meeting on May 26, 2026. The lineup keeps Yasuo Tanaka as president and repres...
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