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Kozosushi Co., Ltd. (JP:9973)
:9973
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Kozosushi Co., Ltd. (9973) AI Stock Analysis

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JP:9973

Kozosushi Co., Ltd.

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Neutral 41 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
¥26.00
▲(13.04% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/25/26
The score is primarily weighed down by weak financial quality: ongoing losses, a thinly capitalized/high-leverage balance sheet, and materially negative operating and free cash flow. Technical indicators are mildly negative and do not offset these risks, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth
Sustained top-line growth signals underlying customer demand and market traction for the sushi and prepared-food formats. Over 2–6 months this supports scale benefits and gives management runway to convert revenue into operating leverage if cost control and margin trends persist.
Negative Factors
Persistent Losses
Ongoing operating and net losses undermine internal capital accumulation and prolong dependency on external funding. Persistent unprofitability constrains strategic investments, increases investor financing scrutiny, and risks dilution or serviceability issues if losses continue.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Sustained top-line growth signals underlying customer demand and market traction for the sushi and prepared-food formats. Over 2–6 months this supports scale benefits and gives management runway to convert revenue into operating leverage if cost control and margin trends persist.
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Kozosushi Co., Ltd. (9973) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
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 Toky...
How the Company Makes Money
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Kozosushi Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Despite steady revenue growth and improved margins versus 2024, the company remains loss-making with operating and net losses. Leverage remains a key constraint (debt still high relative to equity), and 2025 operating/free cash flow were materially negative, increasing financing risk.
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue18.88B19.44B18.11B13.05B10.29B8.02B
Gross Profit7.41B7.42B6.81B5.17B5.10B3.67B
EBITDA-212.03M-151.25M-288.73M-144.16M-434.30M71.15M
Net Income-759.38M-684.48M-782.65M-338.53M-953.57M-619.62M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets5.15B5.65B6.00B5.63B3.20B6.20B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments670.25M974.51M1.13B997.44M436.45M1.18B
Total Debt991.53M866.16M1.11B1.28B633.25M2.23B
Total Liabilities4.71B5.26B5.87B5.34B2.76B5.51B
Stockholders Equity419.04M373.34M106.00M267.98M421.84M684.05M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow0.00-836.95M-256.67M152.31M-767.00M-159.40M
Operating Cash Flow0.00-781.54M-49.37M203.91M-607.00M130.60M
Investing Cash Flow0.00-152.26M-169.82M302.84M-220.41M752.01M
Financing Cash Flow0.00779.54M359.23M50.41M79.19M131.53M

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price23.00
Price Trends
50DMA
27.52
Negative
100DMA
28.07
Negative
200DMA
27.02
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.53
Negative
RSI
54.66
Neutral
STOCH
44.44
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9973, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 23 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 25.50, below the 50-day MA of 27.52, and below the 200-day MA of 27.02, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.53 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.66 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 44.44 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:9973.

Kozosushi Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
66
Neutral
¥50.03B39.570.17%15.53%-26.93%
65
Neutral
¥37.42B3.961.04%5.47%61.89%
64
Neutral
¥50.62B11.042.41%6.49%4.27%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
60
Neutral
¥50.19B74.591.30%2.90%-26.37%
58
Neutral
¥133.44B31.470.63%4.32%11.78%
41
Neutral
¥7.37B-11.418.93%-10.94%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:9973
Kozosushi Co., Ltd.
27.00
9.00
50.00%
JP:2695
Kura Sushi, Inc.
3,510.00
423.65
13.73%
JP:2705
OOTOYA Holdings Co., Ltd.
7,110.00
1,799.94
33.90%
JP:3198
SFP Holdings Co.Ltd.
2,285.00
204.70
9.84%
JP:7522
Watami Co., Ltd.
964.00
-49.98
-4.93%
JP:9828
Genki Sushi Co., Ltd.
2,957.00
-542.74
-15.51%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 25, 2026