Chiyoda Co., Ltd. (JP:8185)
:8185
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
¥986.00
▼(-9.62% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/12/26
The score is held back primarily by uneven financial performance—especially FY2026 margin deterioration and renewed cash burn—despite a conservative balance sheet. Valuation is a key offset with a high dividend yield and moderate P/E, while technical indicators are broadly neutral and do not strongly reinforce a bullish or bearish view.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and a substantial equity base materially reduce financial risk and provide a durable shock absorber in retail downturns. This capital flexibility supports inventory funding, supplier negotiation and optionality for restructuring or targeted investment without pressuring solvency.
Negative Factors
Revenue and net margin deterioration
A drop in revenue alongside net margin compression to near zero materially weakens the company's ability to self-finance and absorb shocks. Near-breakeven margins reduce reinvestment capacity and make profits fragile to small cost or sales shortfalls over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and a substantial equity base materially reduce financial risk and provide a durable shock absorber in retail downturns. This capital flexibility supports inventory funding, supplier negotiation and optionality for restructuring or targeted investment without pressuring solvency.
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Chiyoda Co., Ltd. (8185) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥29.14B
Dividend Yield4.07%
Average Volume (3M)133.61K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.60
Revenue Growth-11.39%
EPS Growth-93.13%
CountryJP
Employees1,554
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)63.77
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)30.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥80.65B
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. engages in the retail of shoes, etc. It also develops, manufactures, and sells shoes; and sells casual clothing products for men, women, and kids. As of February 28, 2022, the company operated 954 stores under the SHOE PLAZA, TSR...
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 | 84.81B | 81.38B | 91.83B | 93.32B | 92.12B | 88.65B |
| Gross Profit | 40.13B | 37.58B | 42.95B | 43.94B | 42.16B | 40.36B |
| EBITDA | 2.41B | 1.83B | 2.80B | 2.33B | -1.79B | -1.95B |
| Net Income | 2.26B | 237.00M | 2.92B | 1.85B | -2.60B | -3.98B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 75.44B | 71.02B | 79.08B | 84.76B | 87.21B | 90.68B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 18.93B | 17.76B | 26.40B | 26.60B | 25.90B | 32.03B |
| Total Debt | 770.00M | 649.00M | 945.00M | 1.04B | 1.16B | 1.47B |
| Total Liabilities | 24.35B | 21.05B | 27.05B | 32.91B | 35.87B | 35.22B |
| Stockholders Equity | 51.09B | 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
Negative
1091.00
Price Trends
1009.44
Negative
1043.07
Negative
1066.01
Negative
Market Momentum
-22.04
Negative
37.87
Neutral
23.62
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8185, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1091 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 960.00, above the 50-day MA of 1009.44, and above the 200-day MA of 1066.01, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -22.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 37.87 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.62 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:8185.
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | ¥658.42B | 12.84 | 12.11% | 2.68% | 1.73% | 2.18% | |
77 Outperform | ¥23.49T | 40.16 | 19.84% | 0.90% | 11.25% | 16.84% | |
75 Outperform | ¥609.63B | 24.70 | ― | 1.04% | 17.47% | 22.05% | |
73 Outperform | ¥719.28B | 20.92 | 8.48% | 2.02% | 5.20% | 6.54% | |
73 Outperform | ¥67.53B | 10.90 | ― | 2.73% | 9.07% | 42.66% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | ¥29.14B | -6.91 | ― | 4.07% | -11.39% | -93.13% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Chiyoda Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Chiyoda Corrects FY2027 Non-Consolidated Earnings Forecast, Revises Profit Outlook
May 1, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has issued a correction to its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, addressing errors in the non-consolidated earnings forecast for the year ending February 28, 2027. The company clarified t...
Chiyoda Misses Full-Year Forecasts as Costs, Discounts and Tax Charge Erode Profit
Apr 10, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. reported that its consolidated results for the fiscal year ended February 2026 fell short of the forecasts announced in October 2025, with net sales slightly below plan and profits dropping sharply. Operating profit and profit at...
Chiyoda’s Profit Slumps but Dividend Rises as Retailer Projects Earnings Rebound
Apr 10, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. reported a sharp downturn in earnings for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales falling 11.4% to ¥81.38 billion and operating profit halving to ¥1.09 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the paren...
Chiyoda Reshapes Board, Adding Veteran Outside Director to Strengthen Governance
Mar 12, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has announced a reshaping of its board, proposing eight directors for election at its 79th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in May 2026, down from ten currently. The slate comprises seven reappointments, including Preside...
Chiyoda to Introduce Delegated Executive Officer System to Strengthen Governance
Mar 12, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has resolved to introduce a Delegated Executive Officer system alongside its existing employment-based executive officer framework, aiming to bolster the board of directors’ supervisory and decision-making roles while impro...
Chiyoda Tightens Internal Controls and Risk Governance Framework
Feb 19, 2026
Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has revised its basic policy for its internal control system, reinforcing a governance framework built around legal compliance, corporate ethics and structured risk management. The move underscores the board’s active oversi...
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