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Chiyoda Co., Ltd.
(8185)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,014.00
▼(-7.06% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is held back primarily by unstable financial performance and a renewed FY2026 cash-flow burn, partially offset by a strong low-leverage balance sheet. Technicals are largely neutral with only modest positive momentum signals. Valuation is mixed: an attractive dividend yield is offset by a negative P/E tied to weak profitability.
Positive Factors
Low-leverage balance sheet
Very low net leverage and substantial equity reduce financial distress risk and give management flexibility to absorb retail downturns or fund working capital. This structural strength supports survival through cyclical softness and enables strategic investments without heavy refinancing risk.
Negative Factors
Inconsistent cash generation
Return to negative operating and free cash flow in FY2026, after intermittent positive years, signals weak cash conversion and working-capital volatility. Persistently uneven cash generation undermines funding for inventory, capex, and dividends without relying on balance sheet buffers.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low-leverage balance sheet
Very low net leverage and substantial equity reduce financial distress risk and give management flexibility to absorb retail downturns or fund working capital. This structural strength supports survival through cyclical softness and enables strategic investments without heavy refinancing risk.
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Chiyoda Co., Ltd. (8185) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥31.04B
Dividend Yield5.41%
Average Volume (3M)133.61K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth-8.12%
EPS Growth-109.04%
CountryJP
Employees1,231
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryApparel - Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.70
Shares Outstanding34,359,398
10 Day Avg. Volume208,490
30 Day Avg. Volume133,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.76
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio-7.84
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)29.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥81.50B
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chiyoda Corporation specializes in the retail of footwear. The company also designs, manufactures, and distributes its own shoe lines, in addition to selling casual clothing for men, women, and children. As of February 28, 2022, Chiyoda operated a...
How the Company Makes Money
Chiyoda makes money primarily by retailing footwear and related items to end customers. Its core revenue stream is product sales generated through its network of shoe stores (including stores operated under various retail banners) and its online s...
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
45
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 80.98B | 81.38B | 91.83B | 93.32B | 92.12B | 88.65B |
| Gross Profit | 36.84B | 37.58B | 42.95B | 43.94B | 42.16B | 40.36B |
| EBITDA | 1.48B | 1.82B | 2.80B | 2.33B | -1.79B | -1.95B |
| Net Income | -254.00M | 237.00M | 2.92B | 1.85B | -2.60B | -3.98B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 74.37B | 71.02B | 79.08B | 84.76B | 87.21B | 90.68B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.57B | 17.76B | 26.40B | 26.60B | 25.90B | 32.03B |
| Total Debt | 611.00M | 876.00M | 945.00M | 1.04B | 1.16B | 1.47B |
| Total Liabilities | 24.54B | 21.05B | 27.05B | 32.91B | 35.87B | 35.22B |
| Stockholders Equity | 49.83B | 49.96B | 52.03B | 50.80B | 49.84B | 53.53B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -4.87B | 2.10B | 2.10B | -4.29B | -4.48B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | -4.13B | 2.82B | 2.99B | -2.98B | -3.60B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -335.00M | -3.16B | -731.00M | -2.38B | 2.58B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.29B | -1.37B | -1.29B | -1.38B | -3.47B |
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
1091.00
Price Trends
980.58
Positive
987.03
Positive
1010.49
Positive
Market Momentum
6.79
Positive
62.00
Neutral
54.76
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8185, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1091 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 999.75, above the 50-day MA of 980.58, and above the 200-day MA of 1010.49, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 6.79 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 62.00 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 54.76 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:8185.
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥674.27B | 14.14 | 12.21% | 2.76% | 3.41% | 5.50% | |
75 Outperform | ¥479.05B | 23.24 | ― | 1.04% | 17.47% | 22.05% | |
74 Outperform | ¥24.58T | 46.14 | 20.52% | 0.75% | 14.76% | 30.54% | |
73 Outperform | ¥741.41B | 15.56 | 9.21% | 2.07% | 6.57% | 12.36% | |
73 Outperform | ¥69.16B | 10.97 | ― | 2.73% | 9.07% | 42.66% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
54 Neutral | ¥31.04B | -148.96 | ― | 4.07% | -8.12% | -109.04% |
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Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Chiyoda Corporation Posts Profit Decline but Maintains Dividend and Forecasts Strong Full-Year Rebound
Jul 10, 2026
Chiyoda Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥21.58 billion for the three months ended May 31, 2026, a slight 1.8% decline year on year, while operating profit fell 34.1% to ¥945 million and profit attributable to owners of par...
Chiyoda to Allocate Treasury Shares Under Long-Term Restricted Stock Plan
Jun 18, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has approved the disposal of 14,600 treasury shares of its common stock, priced at 964 yen per share for a total of 14,074,400 yen, to two directors and two senior executive officers as part of a restricted stock compensation sch...
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