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8242 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2054.50
-¥17.50(-0.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2054.50
-¥17.50(-0.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,948.50 - ¥2,962.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume432.60K
Average Volume (3M)465.03K
Market Cap
¥349.30B
Enterprise Value¥373.52K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥57.81B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥143.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)257.51
Shares Outstanding125,201,390
10 Day Avg. Volume400,090
30 Day Avg. Volume465,030
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.67
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.78
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)213.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥723.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving LeverageA sustained reduction in debt and improved debt-to-equity provide lasting financial flexibility. Lower leverage reduces interest burden and supports capital allocation for store investment, renovations or strategic initiatives, improving resilience across retail cycles and enabling continued dividend or buyback capacity.
Consistent Cash GenerationMulti-year positive operating cash flow and consecutive free cash flow years support durable liquidity and reinvestment ability. Reliable cash generation funds working capital and store refurbishments, cushions cyclical downturns, and allows management to pursue steady strategic spending without relying heavily on new debt.
Profitability RecoveryReturn from prior losses to solid earnings and stronger margins reflects meaningful operational improvement. Stabilized profitability and improved ROE indicate better cost control and merchandise mix, creating a firmer earnings base to support medium-term growth initiatives and shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Revenue SoftnessA recent revenue pullback and negative medium-term growth metric signal vulnerability in top-line momentum. Department store sales can be hit by changing consumer habits and competition; without reaccelerating revenue, margin gains and cash generation may stall, limiting sustainable earnings improvement.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityIntermittent negative FCF and inconsistent conversion versus net income point to working-capital swings and lumpy investment cycles. This makes long-term planning harder, can constrain strategic investment or steady dividends, and raises the risk that short-term needs prompt higher borrowing in downturns.
Material Absolute Debt & Cyclical ExposureEven as leverage ratios improved, the company still carries substantial absolute debt. Combined with department-store cyclicality and secular pressures (e-commerce, demographic shifts), this raises refinancing and demand risks that could require restructuring or curtailment of discretionary investments in weaker periods.
H2O Retailing Corporation News
8242 FAQ
What was H2O Retailing Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
H2O Retailing Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1948.50 and its highest was ¥2962.00 in the past 12 months.
What is H2O Retailing Corporation’s market cap?
H2O Retailing Corporation’s market cap is ¥349.30B.
When is H2O Retailing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
H2O Retailing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were H2O Retailing Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is H2O Retailing Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts H2O Retailing Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does H2O Retailing Corporation pay dividends?
H2O Retailing Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.61%. See more information on H2O Retailing Corporation dividends here
What is H2O Retailing Corporation’s EPS estimate?
H2O Retailing Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does H2O Retailing Corporation have?
H2O Retailing Corporation has 125,201,390 shares outstanding.
What happened to H2O Retailing Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of H2O Retailing Corporation?
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Company Description
H2O Retailing Corporation
H2O Retailing Corporation (8242) is a Japan-based retail group headquartered in Osaka that operates department stores and supermarkets, and also engages in related businesses such as food retailing and other consumer-facing retail services through its group companies. The company’s core activities center on operating large-format retail stores (including department stores) and grocery/food-oriented retail formats in the Kansai region and other parts of Japan.
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