Revenue GrowthSustained ~12.5% revenue growth indicates durable demand for ferry, vehicle and freight services across tourism and local commuter markets. Persistent top-line gains support reinvestment in vessels and routes, and provide a foundation for multi-year cash flow improvement and scale benefits.

Balance Sheet StrengthA strong equity base and favorable equity ratio provide financial resilience for capital-intensive marine operations. This enhances ability to finance fleet maintenance and route expansion internally or on favorable terms, reducing long-term refinancing and solvency risk during demand cycles.

Operating Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow covering net income signals reliable cash conversion from core ferry and logistics operations. That steadiness supports ongoing capex for vessels, servicing of obligations, and potential shareholder distributions without overreliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Rising Total DebtRising total debt, despite manageable leverage today, reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to interest cost or revenue shocks. For a capital-heavy shipping business, higher debt can constrain future fleet investment or force deleveraging actions that impair long-term growth initiatives.

Free Cash Flow VolatilityVolatile free cash flow undermines predictability for reinvestment in vessels, maintenance cycles and strategic projects. Inconsistent FCF complicates multi-year planning for a transport operator reliant on scheduled capex, potentially forcing tradeoffs between upkeep, route investment and cash returns.

Margin VolatilityFluctuating EBIT/EBITDA margins point to operational sensitivity—seasonality, fuel, or utilization swings—that can erode sustainable profitability. Margin instability makes forecasting less reliable and can pressure returns on fleet investments, affecting long-term competitiveness and pricing power.

9353 FAQ

What was Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1420.00 and its highest was ¥3850.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s market cap?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.79B.

When is Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 98 days.

How were Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2026. The company reported ¥57.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥57.03.

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Does Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. pay dividends?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.57%. See more information on Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. dividends here

What is Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. have?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. has 1,540,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥57.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.535%.

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Company Description

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd.

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. engages in the port transportation business in Japan. The company is involved in the bulk cargo handling, such as coal, coke, raw salt, soda ash, titanium raw materials, etc.; liquid cargo handling, including petroleum products, chemicals, chemical products, etc.; and logistic warehousing comprising chemical centers, central kitchen, cold storage warehouses, etc., as well as solar power generation business. It offers barge transportation, warehousing, cargo transportation, and customs brokerage business. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha, Ltd. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.