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Okuwa Co., Ltd.
(8217)
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
¥819.00
▼(-3.08% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/07/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance—manageable leverage and positive operating cash flow are positives, but steep recent revenue decline, thin margins, and volatile net income/free cash flow are key risks. Technicals are also a drag with the stock trading below key moving averages and a negative MACD, while valuation is modestly supported by the dividend but constrained by a negative P/E.
Positive Factors
Manageable leverage and stable equity
Consistent low debt-to-equity and a sizable equity base provide financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and insolvency risk, supports steady investment or restructuring if needed, and helps the company absorb short-term revenue shocks without compromising core operations.
Negative Factors
Sharp recent revenue decline
A 20% top-line drop in 2026 signals weakening demand, market-share loss, or pricing pressure. Sustained revenue erosion undermines operating leverage, compresses margins and cash available for reinvestment, and may force cost cuts that hurt long-term competitiveness.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Manageable leverage and stable equity
Consistent low debt-to-equity and a sizable equity base provide financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and insolvency risk, supports steady investment or restructuring if needed, and helps the company absorb short-term revenue shocks without compromising core operations.
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Okuwa Co., Ltd. (8217) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥31.31B
Dividend Yield3.11%
Average Volume (3M)83.25K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.25
Revenue Growth0.33%
EPS Growth99.42%
CountryJP
Employees2,112
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryDepartment Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-49.71
Shares Outstanding41,937,298
10 Day Avg. Volume61,100
30 Day Avg. Volume83,250
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.49
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio19.69
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)10.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥263.20B
Okuwa Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Okuwa Co., Ltd. is a Japanese retail entity primarily managing a network of supermarkets. Its diverse merchandise selection features groceries, alcoholic beverages, rice, household necessities, home decor, DIY supplies, leisure and athletic goods,...
How the Company Makes Money
Okuwa’s primary source of revenue is retail sales generated at its stores, where it sells food and grocery items as well as other daily necessities to consumers. Revenue is recognized mainly through point-of-sale transactions, and earnings are dri...
Okuwa Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 315.90B | 252.66B | 250.15B | 247.38B | 246.88B | 266.53B |
| Gross Profit | 98.71B | 73.53B | 78.01B | 78.12B | 78.56B | 81.74B |
| EBITDA | 6.55B | 8.29B | 8.16B | 8.71B | 7.95B | 9.57B |
| Net Income | -2.08B | 265.00M | -2.38B | 1.00B | 928.00M | 1.52B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 130.43B | 129.22B | 130.92B | 132.50B | 132.53B | 133.51B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.06B | 11.37B | 11.52B | 16.55B | 15.75B | 17.03B |
| Total Debt | 19.60B | 22.46B | 21.91B | 21.38B | 21.15B | 20.52B |
| Total Liabilities | 56.64B | 54.58B | 56.39B | 53.81B | 54.59B | 55.34B |
| Stockholders Equity | 73.47B | 74.32B | 74.22B | 78.39B | 77.66B | 77.92B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.84B | -2.28B | 1.95B | -695.00M | 438.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 7.62B | 6.60B | 9.69B | 5.93B | 8.59B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.75B | -8.74B | -7.94B | -6.68B | -7.02B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.02B | -2.88B | -954.00M | -535.00M | -3.14B |
Okuwa Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
845.00
Price Trends
780.38
Negative
810.77
Negative
832.85
Negative
Market Momentum
-4.92
Positive
47.62
Neutral
25.31
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8217, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 845 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 775.65, above the 50-day MA of 780.38, and above the 200-day MA of 832.85, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -4.92 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.62 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.31 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:8217.
Okuwa Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥206.00B | 12.26 | ― | 3.01% | 8.62% | 43.05% | |
73 Outperform | ¥202.15B | 18.62 | 7.56% | 2.70% | 3.54% | -6.91% | |
65 Neutral | ¥184.73B | 11.14 | ― | 2.18% | 8.15% | 21.40% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | ¥165.45B | -49.02 | ― | 1.77% | 18.80% | -479.11% | |
57 Neutral | ¥171.72B | 21.24 | ― | 1.44% | 0.66% | 114.22% | |
53 Neutral | ¥31.31B | -2,696.55 | ― | 3.11% | 0.33% | 99.42% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Okuwa Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Okuwa Scraps Profit Target and Ends Medium-Term Plan Amid Cost Pressures
Apr 6, 2026
Okuwa Co., Ltd. has withdrawn the operating profit target of 7 billion yen for the fiscal year ending February 20, 2027 and terminated its current medium-term management plan. The move follows weaker-than-expected results and an updated forecast o...
Okuwa Returns to Profit on Higher Revenue and Improved Margins
Apr 6, 2026
Okuwa Co., Ltd. reported consolidated operating revenues of ¥252.7 billion for the fiscal year ended February 2026, up 1.0% from the previous year, with operating profit rising 41.4% to ¥1.88 billion and ordinary profit up 36.8% to ¥...
Okuwa books store impairment losses and cuts full-year profit outlook
Apr 1, 2026
Okuwa Co., Ltd. has booked impairment losses totaling 1,087 million yen for the fiscal year ended February 20, 2026, including 934 million yen in the fourth quarter, after writing down underperforming stores whose profitability deteriorated. The m...
Okuwa Revamps Board Lineup With New Director, Maintains Governance Continuity
Mar 3, 2026
Okuwa Co., Ltd. has announced a slate of board and officer changes resolved at a March 3, 2026 directors’ meeting, to be finalized after shareholder approval at the 57th Ordinary General Meeting on May 15, 2026. The move confirms the reappoi...
Okuwa Reshapes Management and Organization to Strengthen Retail and Food Business Strategy
Jan 20, 2026
Okuwa Co., Ltd. has announced a broad reshuffle of its officer and management ranks effective February 21, 2026, including revised responsibilities for Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer Yoji Takeda, and Executive Officer Masao Gunji, ...
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