Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. (JP:9003)
:9003
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Sotetsu Holdings, Inc.
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,879.00
▲(2.16% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:04/30/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: strong profitability recovery is offset by elevated leverage and consistently weak free cash flow. Technical indicators add pressure due to a clear downtrend, while the low P/E and dividend yield provide valuation support.
Positive Factors
Integrated transport–real estate business model
Sotetsu’s coordinated rail and property strategy creates recurring fare and rental revenues and reinforces station-area demand. Over months, this structural linkage supports stable cashflow diversification, higher asset utilization and a durable local franchise in Yokohama/Kanagawa.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage and rising debt
High absolute debt levels and a debt-heavy capital structure increase refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. Over a 2–6 month horizon, elevated leverage constrains financial flexibility, limits ability to fund opportunistic investments and raises vulnerability if macro funding conditions tighten.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Integrated transport–real estate business model
Sotetsu’s coordinated rail and property strategy creates recurring fare and rental revenues and reinforces station-area demand. Over months, this structural linkage supports stable cashflow diversification, higher asset utilization and a durable local franchise in Yokohama/Kanagawa.
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Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. (9003) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥238.58B
Dividend Yield2.3%
Average Volume (3M)387.41K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.4
Beta (1Y)0.35
Revenue Growth5.27%
EPS Growth13.09%
CountryJP
Employees5,075
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConglomerates
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)197.50
Shares Outstanding98,145,490
10 Day Avg. Volume230,080
30 Day Avg. Volume387,410
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.87
Price to Book (P/B)1.38
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio-22.03
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)262.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥304.20B
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. provides transportation services in Japan. It offers railroad and bus transport services. The company also operates supermarkets, convenience stores, and station stalls; sells and leases real estate properties; develops and ...
How the Company Makes Money
Sotetsu Holdings makes money through multiple operating segments under its holding-company structure. (1) Transportation (railway) revenue is primarily generated from passenger fares and commuter traffic on Sotetsu’s rail lines, with earnings infl...
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
43
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 286.26B | 307.57B | 292.18B | 270.04B | 249.67B | 216.68B |
| Gross Profit | 105.97B | 114.08B | 105.55B | 91.31B | 70.76B | 53.55B |
| EBITDA | 59.67B | 63.85B | 62.58B | 53.03B | 36.81B | 25.84B |
| Net Income | 19.23B | 24.85B | 22.41B | 16.08B | 6.98B | 1.85B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 749.05B | 813.46B | 757.26B | 715.38B | 646.95B | 623.41B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 28.78B | 41.26B | 31.58B | 27.55B | 20.16B | 22.04B |
| Total Debt | 436.67B | 457.12B | 432.92B | 416.87B | 373.32B | 366.88B |
| Total Liabilities | 567.40B | 610.14B | 575.18B | 550.65B | 501.16B | 483.70B |
| Stockholders Equity | 181.56B | 203.24B | 181.99B | 164.65B | 145.70B | 139.63B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -12.77B | -1.55B | -38.94B | 4.45B | -24.39B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 19.46B | 40.20B | 17.84B | 33.80B | 21.27B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -31.16B | -44.66B | -58.26B | -33.82B | -29.60B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 13.84B | 8.60B | 37.87B | -2.12B | 6.55B |
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
2818.00
Price Trends
2801.39
Negative
2810.93
Negative
2698.37
Negative
Market Momentum
-94.14
Positive
23.50
Positive
2.47
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9003, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2818 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2634.77, above the 50-day MA of 2801.39, and above the 200-day MA of 2698.37, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -94.14 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 23.50 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 2.47 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:9003.
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | ¥675.54B | 12.68 | 8.64% | 1.82% | 0.49% | 15.11% | |
65 Neutral | ¥350.23B | 15.39 | ― | 2.26% | 0.12% | -39.06% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | ¥1.08T | 14.04 | 6.64% | 2.07% | 8.73% | 17.35% | |
58 Neutral | ¥425.17B | 9.96 | 9.06% | 2.62% | 9.72% | 3.53% | |
57 Neutral | ¥238.58B | 9.42 | ― | 2.30% | 5.27% | 13.09% | |
44 Neutral | ¥729.42B | 18.32 | ― | 1.05% | -43.04% | -83.91% |
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Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. Corporate Events
Sotetsu Holdings Hikes Year-End Dividend, Lifts Annual Payout to 70 Yen
Apr 28, 2026
Sotetsu Holdings, Inc. has approved a year-end dividend of 40 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the payout by 5 yen compared with its most recent forecast and the previous fiscal year. The total dividend for the year ...
Sotetsu Holdings Lifts FY2026 Profit but Sees Earnings Dip Ahead on Rising Costs
Apr 28, 2026
Sotetsu Holdings reported consolidated operating revenue of 307.5 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 5.3% year on year, with operating profit rising 2.7% to 38.8 billion yen and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping...
Sotetsu Holdings Lifts FY2026 Profit and Dividend, Sees Profit Dip in FY2027 Outlook
Apr 28, 2026
Sotetsu Holdings reported consolidated operating revenues of ¥307.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 5.3% year on year, with operating profit rising 2.7% to ¥38.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent cl...
Sotetsu Streamlines Building Maintenance Arm With Internal Merger of Subsidiaries
Feb 5, 2026
Sotetsu Holdings announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SOTETSU KIGYO Co., Ltd. will absorb its sub-subsidiary Daiichi Sobi Co., Ltd. in an absorption-type merger effective July 1, 2026, with SOTETSU KIGYO as the surviving entity. Both compani...
Sotetsu Holdings Sees Profit Squeeze Despite Revenue Growth Outlook for FY2026
Feb 5, 2026
Sotetsu Holdings reported that for the first three quarters of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, operating revenue slipped 0.3% year-on-year to ¥221.8 billion, with operating profit down 8.0% to ¥30.4 billion and profit attributable...
Sotetsu Holdings Posts Lower Nine-Month Profit but Keeps Full-Year Outlook and Dividend Plan
Feb 5, 2026
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Sotetsu Holdings reported essentially flat operating revenue of ¥221.8 billion, but saw profitability decline, with operating profit down 8.0% to ¥30.4 billion and profit attributable to owner...
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