Shochiku Co., Ltd. (JP:9601)
:9601
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
¥11,408.00
▼(-3.89% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/16/26
The score is held up by a clear 2026 financial rebound (growth, restored profitability, improving leverage) but capped by historically inconsistent earnings/cash flow. Technicals are a meaningful drag given the stock’s downtrend and weak momentum, and valuation looks only fair with a relatively high P/E and a low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue & Profit Rebound
A broad 2026 rebound — mid-teens revenue growth and restored operating profit with a ~5% net margin — signals demand recovery and better utilization of fixed costs. This provides a more durable earnings base and improves the company's ability to fund content and theater operations over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Earnings and Cash Flow Volatility
Historic swings — losses in multiple prior years and uneven free cash flow — reflect a business whose results vary materially with slate performance and timing. This volatility complicates long-term planning, increases execution risk for multi-year investments, and raises the chance of future earnings shocks.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & Profit Rebound
A broad 2026 rebound — mid-teens revenue growth and restored operating profit with a ~5% net margin — signals demand recovery and better utilization of fixed costs. This provides a more durable earnings base and improves the company's ability to fund content and theater operations over the next several quarters.
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Shochiku Co., Ltd. (9601) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥144.75B
Dividend Yield0.26%
Average Volume (3M)44.79K
Price to Earnings (P/E)139.5
Beta (1Y)0.05
Revenue Growth17.00%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryJP
Employees1,421
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)67.77
Shares Outstanding13,937,857
10 Day Avg. Volume27,640
30 Day Avg. Volume44,790
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.41
Price to Sales (P/S)1.55
P/FCF Ratio13.43
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)276.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥97.00B
Shochiku Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Shochiku Co., Ltd. engages in audio and video, theatre, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The company's audio and video division is involved production, publicity, and distribution of live-action, animation, and motio...
How the Company Makes Money
Shochiku generates revenue mainly through (1) film-related income and (2) theater-related income, supplemented by secondary monetization of intellectual property (IP). In its film business, it makes money by developing and producing content and th...
Shochiku Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 86.15B | 98.25B | 83.97B | 85.43B | 78.21B | 71.83B |
| Gross Profit | 37.17B | 39.27B | 33.67B | 34.02B | 29.61B | 23.01B |
| EBITDA | 7.75B | 11.02B | 6.41B | 8.20B | 4.37B | 1.61B |
| Net Income | 930.00M | 5.25B | -665.00M | 3.02B | 5.48B | -1.76B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 213.52B | 229.38B | 208.90B | 211.14B | 178.80B | 188.78B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.55B | 18.69B | 14.91B | 20.79B | 16.11B | 16.79B |
| Total Debt | 66.73B | 67.45B | 71.21B | 71.27B | 58.28B | 73.22B |
| Total Liabilities | 117.58B | 121.06B | 115.74B | 116.67B | 92.32B | 107.94B |
| Stockholders Equity | 95.85B | 108.21B | 93.06B | 94.37B | 86.39B | 80.03B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 11.34B | -4.40B | -7.34B | 5.20B | 2.54B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 13.36B | -586.00M | 8.13B | 6.06B | 4.81B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -7.54B | -3.66B | -15.24B | 11.51B | -868.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.04B | -1.53B | 11.78B | -15.31B | -5.78B |
Shochiku Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
11870.00
Price Trends
11072.60
Negative
11334.37
Negative
12128.59
Negative
Market Momentum
-160.19
Negative
47.76
Neutral
64.10
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9601, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 11870 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 10353.50, above the 50-day MA of 11072.60, and below the 200-day MA of 12128.59, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -160.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.76 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 64.10 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:9601.
Shochiku Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥413.91B | 15.76 | ― | 0.33% | 3.01% | 47.38% | |
75 Outperform | ¥1.08T | 72.64 | 11.19% | 1.12% | 15.16% | 20.06% | |
73 Outperform | ¥540.42B | 21.16 | ― | 1.12% | -7.11% | 6.18% | |
68 Neutral | ¥54.60B | 14.25 | 4.10% | 4.16% | 11.30% | 245.85% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
59 Neutral | ¥29.08B | 9.01 | ― | 1.11% | -2.51% | -0.60% | |
55 Neutral | ¥144.75B | 139.47 | ― | 0.26% | 17.00% | ― |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Shochiku Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Shochiku Signals Openness to Reducing High-Priced Investment Unit
Apr 14, 2026
Shochiku Co., Ltd. announced its stance on potentially reducing its investment unit size, acknowledging that a lower minimum investment could help vitalize the stock market. The company sees benefits such as increasing participation by individual ...
Shochiku to Sell Hakata ST Building in Asset Efficiency Drive
Apr 14, 2026
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has resolved at its board meeting to transfer the Hakata ST Building in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, as part of a review of its owned properties aimed at improving asset efficiency and making more effective use of its real estate ...
Shochiku to Demolish Osaka Shochikuza Theatre, Booking ¥4.4 Billion in Extraordinary Losses
Apr 14, 2026
Shochiku has decided to demolish the aging Osaka Shochikuza Theatre Building, roughly 30 years after its opening, citing deterioration of facilities and difficulty continuing operations in its current state. Performances at the venue will end in M...
Shochiku Raises Year-End Dividend Forecast With Special Payout
Apr 14, 2026
Shochiku Co., Ltd. has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, reflecting a stronger financial performance in its 160th fiscal year. The company emphasizes stable shareholder returns while balancing earnings, man...
Shochiku Swings to Profit, Hikes Dividend but Flags Weaker Earnings Outlook
Apr 14, 2026
Shochiku reported a strong rebound in earnings for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales rising 17.0% to ¥98.2 billion and operating profit surging to ¥6.17 billion, lifting profit attributable to owners of parent to &#...
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