Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion over multiple years indicates the company has been able to scale sales and access demand for its offerings. Durable revenue growth creates scope to leverage fixed costs, invest in operations and marketing, and pursue margin recovery over the next several quarters.

Business Model ResilienceA dual-channel restaurant and takeout model aligns with durable consumer trends toward convenience and off-premise dining. Branded formats support repeat customers and unit-level economics that, if optimized, can deliver steady cash flows and franchise/expansion optionality over a multi-month to multi-year horizon.

Operational ScaleAn established employee base and operational footprint imply the company has existing capacity to execute expansion or efficiency initiatives. This organizational scale supports standardized training, supply-chain leverage and faster rollout of process improvements that can sustainably improve unit margins and service consistency.

Bears Say

High LeverageExtremely high leverage and minimal equity leave the company exposed to interest-cost shocks and limit financial flexibility. Over the medium term, this constrains the ability to fund capex or marketing internally and increases refinancing risk, especially if margins fail to improve.

Persistent UnprofitabilityOngoing negative EBIT and net income margins signal structural operating inefficiencies or unfavorable unit economics. Without sustained margin improvement, the company cannot convert revenue growth into shareholder returns, making long-term viability dependent on cost restructuring or scale-driven improvements.

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow undermines liquidity and forces reliance on external financing or debt, worsening leverage. Over a multi-month horizon, this limits investment in growth initiatives, increases vulnerability to macro shocks, and elevates the risk of operational disruption if funding tightens.

9973 FAQ

What was Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥15.00 and its highest was ¥49.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥9.13B.

When is Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 23, 2026 which is in 279 days.

How were Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥1.42.

Is Kozosushi Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Kozosushi Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Kozosushi Co., Ltd. have?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. has 294,621,340 shares outstanding.

What happened to Kozosushi Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥1.42 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.333%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kozosushi Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9973

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Company Description

Kozosushi Co., Ltd.

KOZO Holdings Co.,Ltd. operates and franchises Kozo Sushi stores. The company was formerly was Kozosushi Co., LTD. and changed its name to KOZO Holdings Co.,Ltd. in June 2024. KOZO Holdings Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan