Axial Retailing, Inc. (JP:8255)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,219.00
▲(5.72% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/08/26
The score is driven by strong financial quality—especially the conservatively financed balance sheet and improved 2026 cash generation—offset by very weak technical momentum (below major moving averages with negative MACD and oversold RSI/Stoch). Valuation is supportive with a moderate P/E and a mid-single-digit dividend yield, but not strong enough to outweigh the current technical downtrend.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and consistent equity/asset growth provide durable financial flexibility. A conservatively financed balance sheet reduces solvency risk in retail cyclicality, supports investment or dividend capacity, and makes the company better positioned to fund strategic initiatives or weather downturns.
Negative Factors
Thin, softening gross margins
A declining gross margin in a low-margin retail sector erodes the firm’s ability to convert revenue gains into operating profit. Persistent margin compression signals pressure from cost of goods, promotions, or competitive pricing, reducing long-term earnings resilience and limiting reinvestment capacity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage and consistent equity/asset growth provide durable financial flexibility. A conservatively financed balance sheet reduces solvency risk in retail cyclicality, supports investment or dividend capacity, and makes the company better positioned to fund strategic initiatives or weather downturns.
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Axial Retailing, Inc. (8255) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥103.27B
Dividend Yield2.53%
Average Volume (3M)106.62K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta (1Y)0.25
Revenue Growth4.85%
EPS Growth-0.22%
CountryJP
Employees2,661
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryDepartment Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)99.33
Shares Outstanding93,552,155
10 Day Avg. Volume94,400
30 Day Avg. Volume106,616
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-56.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)0.37
P/FCF Ratio8.54
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)101.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥309.30B
Axial Retailing, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Axial Retailing Inc., headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan, manages a network of supermarkets across the nation. As of March 31, 2021, its retail footprint included 129 locations. The company, founded in 1967, was previously known as Harashin Narus Hol...
Axial Retailing, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 295.54B | 281.87B | 270.22B | 254.97B | 246.45B |
| Gross Profit | 79.09B | 76.72B | 79.14B | 74.83B | 72.40B |
| EBITDA | 18.14B | 18.43B | 16.22B | 14.80B | 15.24B |
| Net Income | 8.80B | 9.01B | 7.44B | 6.36B | 7.07B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 144.15B | 136.89B | 132.92B | 124.07B | 118.07B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 30.44B | 21.89B | 21.02B | 19.54B | 18.45B |
| Total Debt | 2.06B | 2.31B | 2.55B | 2.85B | 3.21B |
| Total Liabilities | 48.92B | 47.59B | 49.62B | 45.36B | 44.01B |
| Stockholders Equity | 95.22B | 89.29B | 83.30B | 78.70B | 74.06B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 12.90B | 4.63B | 5.40B | 2.91B | 3.01B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 16.94B | 11.82B | 17.10B | 12.59B | 9.43B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.25B | -7.67B | -11.86B | -9.29B | -5.80B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.14B | -3.28B | -3.75B | -2.21B | -2.21B |
Axial Retailing, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
1153.00
Price Trends
1098.78
Negative
1162.90
Negative
1140.84
Negative
Market Momentum
5.28
Negative
51.27
Neutral
76.96
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8255, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1153 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1047.85, above the 50-day MA of 1098.78, and above the 200-day MA of 1140.84, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 5.28 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 51.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.96 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:8255.
Axial Retailing, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥201.49B | 11.67 | ― | 3.01% | 8.62% | 43.05% | |
73 Outperform | ¥199.01B | 18.19 | 7.56% | 2.70% | 3.54% | -6.91% | |
69 Neutral | ¥103.27B | 10.84 | ― | 2.53% | 4.85% | -0.22% | |
66 Neutral | ¥192.25B | 11.41 | ― | 2.18% | 8.15% | 21.40% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | ¥169.18B | -49.12 | ― | 1.77% | 18.80% | -479.11% | |
57 Neutral | ¥168.34B | 20.36 | ― | 1.44% | 0.66% | 114.22% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Axial Retailing, Inc. Corporate Events
Axial Retailing Books ¥3.7 Billion in Subsidiary Dividends With No Impact on Consolidated Results
Jun 9, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. has announced it will receive dividends totaling 3,667 million yen from three consolidated subsidiaries—Harashin, Narus, and Fressay—with the payment scheduled for June 10, 2026. The company will recognize this div...
Axial Retailing Shows Steady Sales Growth With Signs of Moderation
Jun 5, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. reported its monthly sales data for May and the fiscal year-to-date performance for its food supermarket subsidiaries. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales for all stores rose 5.35% year on year, with existing-stor...
Axial Retailing Flags Financial Year 2026 Data and Planning Framework
Jun 2, 2026
Axial Retailing, Inc. has released headings for its financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, along with references to its securities code and internal finance and accounting contact points. While the document signals that de...
Axial Retailing Advances Share Buyback Under 2 Billion Yen Authorization
Jun 1, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. has repurchased 122,700 shares of its common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between May 27 and May 31, 2026, for a total of 126,025,500 yen. This buyback forms part of a broader board-approved program authorizing up to 2,00...
Axial Retailing Launches ¥2 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency
May 26, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. has authorized a new share buyback program, with its board approving the purchase of up to 2 million shares, or about 2.26% of its outstanding stock, for a maximum of ¥2 billion. The buyback will run from May 27 to Decemb...
Axial Retailing Posts Higher Sales on Stronger Basket Sizes, Eyes Modest Growth Ahead
May 7, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. reported its monthly sales figures for April 2026, showing year-on-year increases in net sales, customer numbers, and average spending per customer at its food supermarkets. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company r...
Axial Retailing Revamps Executive Lineup Across Group Companies
May 7, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. announced a broad reshuffle of executive officers and auditors across the parent company and key group subsidiaries, effective between late May and late June 2026. The changes include the transition of Managing Director Mitsuy...
Axial Retailing Launches Long-Term Shareholder Benefit Program to Reward Loyal Investors
May 7, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. has approved the launch of a new long-term shareholder benefit program that supplements its existing incentive scheme, aiming to reward loyal investors, make its stock more attractive and deepen ties with customers who regular...
Axial Retailing Adopts Progressive Dividend Policy to Bolster Long-Term Shareholder Returns
May 7, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. has announced a revision of its dividend policy, reinforcing its emphasis on long-term shareholder returns by maintaining its target payout ratio at approximately 30% of consolidated net income per share. The move signals a co...
Axial Retailing Details Fiscal 2026 Results and Supermarket Network Performance
May 7, 2026
Axial Retailing, Inc. released its financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, outlining consolidated business results, key financial indicators, cash flow, debt levels, and the status of its employees. The disclosure also brea...
Axial Retailing Lifts Sales and Dividends but Flags Profit Decline for FY2027
May 7, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥295.5 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 4.8% year on year, while operating profit inched up 1.0% to ¥12.2 billion and ordinary profit rose 0.7% to ¥12.8 billion. P...
Axial Retailing Posts Steady Sales Growth Across Supermarket Network
Apr 6, 2026
Axial Retailing Inc. reported its monthly and annual sales indices for its food supermarket subsidiaries for the fiscal years ending March 2025 and March 2026, showing year-on-year growth in net sales and customer spending. The data indicate stead...
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