RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. (JP:8167)
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RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD.
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,353.00
▼(-1.53% Downside)
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
¥59.14B
Dividend Yield3.31%
Average Volume (3M)62.90K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth4.29%
EPS Growth-1.68%
CountryJP
Employees2,004
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryGrocery Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)125.95
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 | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 270.52B | 278.20B | 266.74B | 252.16B | 234.79B | 239.52B |
| Gross Profit | 69.85B | 69.78B | 66.78B | 67.95B | 62.73B | 59.83B |
| EBITDA | 11.76B | 10.85B | 11.90B | 11.12B | 8.66B | 9.13B |
| Net Income | 5.41B | 5.14B | 5.22B | 4.72B | 2.92B | 3.37B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 133.45B | 136.24B | 128.50B | 127.77B | 118.33B | 115.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.70B | 26.02B | 24.48B | 24.18B | 20.14B | 20.17B |
| Total Debt | 14.28B | 14.40B | 13.62B | 15.91B | 15.69B | 14.91B |
| Total Liabilities | 48.07B | 44.54B | 43.81B | 46.79B | 43.17B | 41.29B |
| Stockholders Equity | 85.38B | 91.70B | 84.68B | 80.98B | 75.16B | 74.11B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.76B | 4.32B | 6.96B | 1.29B | -814.42M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 9.63B | 8.84B | 11.51B | 8.20B | 5.01B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.64B | -5.92B | -5.12B | -6.86B | -6.78B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.19B | -3.69B | -2.68B | -1.39B | -1.39B |
RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Technical Analysis
Positive
1374.00
Price Trends
1300.52
Positive
1310.46
Positive
1330.20
Positive
Market Momentum
2.58
Negative
64.64
Neutral
90.26
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8167, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1374 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1280.40, above the 50-day MA of 1300.52, and above the 200-day MA of 1330.20, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.58 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.64 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 90.26 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:8167.
RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥105.17B | 10.24 | ― | 1.92% | 2.00% | 9.17% | |
71 Outperform | ¥83.02B | 9.17 | ― | 1.47% | 7.10% | 0.95% | |
69 Neutral | ¥59.14B | 11.16 | ― | 3.31% | 4.29% | -1.68% | |
69 Neutral | ¥234.72B | 24.10 | ― | 2.43% | 3.62% | 11.00% | |
69 Neutral | ¥133.75B | 10.58 | ― | 1.64% | 9.19% | 2.45% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
62 Neutral | ¥54.63B | 9.31 | ― | 1.34% | 21.78% | 12.45% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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RETAIL PARTNERS CO., LTD. Corporate Events
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...
Retail Partners Launches ¥2 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency
Apr 13, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has approved a new share buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and improving capital efficiency in light of changes in its operating environment. The board has authorized the purchase of up to 1.6 million...
Retail Partners Details FY2025 Results and Store Network Strategy
Apr 13, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has released reference materials summarizing its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, covering income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and key financial indices. The disclosur...
Retail Partners Lifts Dividend as Profit Dips, Projects Earnings Rebound in FY2027
Apr 13, 2026
Retail Partners reported consolidated operating revenue of ¥278.2 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, up 4.3% year on year, while operating profit and ordinary profit declined 5.2% and 5.5%, respectively, and profit attributa...
Retail Partners Reshapes Top Management to Support Medium-Term Growth Plan
Mar 18, 2026
Retail Partners Co., Ltd. has announced a change in its top management structure, appointing Mamoru Sakamoto as Executive Vice President and Representative Director and transitioning current Chairman and Representative Director Toshio Saita to the...
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