Sekichu Co., Ltd. (JP:9976)
:9976
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,092.00
▼(-5.78% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/26/26
The score is held back primarily by volatile cash flow history and a relatively high P/E versus thin profitability, despite a generally manageable balance sheet. Technicals are mildly supportive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, but momentum indicators are mostly neutral.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
A consistent equity base near ¥10–12B against ¥18–24B of assets and historically manageable leverage provides lasting financial flexibility. That equity cushion supports store operations, absorbs shocks, and permits measured investment or restructurings without immediate refinancing stress.
Negative Factors
Cash-flow volatility
Multi-year negative free cash flow undermines the firm’s ability to self-fund capex, inventory and strategic initiatives. The 2026 recovery is encouraging but history of volatility raises risk that cash conversion will revert, pressuring liquidity, reinvestment capacity and dividend sustainability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
A consistent equity base near ¥10–12B against ¥18–24B of assets and historically manageable leverage provides lasting financial flexibility. That equity cushion supports store operations, absorbs shocks, and permits measured investment or restructurings without immediate refinancing stress.
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Sekichu Co., Ltd. (9976) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥5.71B
Dividend Yield3.56%
Average Volume (3M)1.31K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.4
Beta (1Y)0.21
Revenue Growth1.23%
EPS Growth-20.19%
CountryJP
Employees616
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryHome Improvement
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.55
Shares Outstanding5,586,150
10 Day Avg. Volume1,240
30 Day Avg. Volume1,306
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.74
Price to Book (P/B)0.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio12.98
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Sekichu Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Engaged in retail, Sekichu Co., Ltd. manages a network of home improvement centers. Its portfolio also includes specialized stores offering car supplies and bicycles. Established in 1952, the company, whose headquarters are situated in Takasaki, J...
How the Company Makes Money
Sekichu makes money mainly through retail sales at its physical stores by purchasing merchandise from manufacturers and wholesalers and selling it to end customers at a markup. Its core revenue streams come from (1) DIY and home-improvement produc...
Sekichu Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 31.87B | 31.48B | 30.38B | 30.94B | 31.75B |
| Gross Profit | 9.24B | 9.18B | 9.02B | 9.20B | 9.14B |
| EBITDA | 1.10B | 1.14B | 1.13B | 1.08B | 749.36M |
| Net Income | 400.09M | 494.00M | 510.95M | 477.60M | 183.75M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 23.44B | 23.71B | 19.88B | 18.49B | 18.44B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 785.69M | 949.26M | 884.16M | 853.19M | 1.11B |
| Total Debt | 3.88B | 4.41B | 1.80B | 900.00M | 838.86M |
| Total Liabilities | 11.59B | 12.18B | 8.80B | 7.84B | 8.14B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.85B | 11.53B | 11.07B | 10.65B | 10.30B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 439.86M | -3.65B | -959.64M | -324.54M | -782.93M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 857.95M | 575.16M | 8.02M | 107.69M | 177.05M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -239.10M | -3.05B | -715.97M | -320.45M | -1.30B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -782.42M | 2.54B | 738.92M | -46.71M | 351.17M |
Sekichu Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
1159.00
Price Trends
1044.78
Positive
1040.37
Positive
1025.29
Positive
Market Momentum
1.64
Negative
54.85
Neutral
81.30
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9976, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1159 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1040.35, above the 50-day MA of 1044.78, and above the 200-day MA of 1025.29, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 81.30 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:9976.
Sekichu Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | ¥130.16B | 13.42 | ― | 3.43% | 0.61% | 8.76% | |
63 Neutral | ¥126.16B | 9.13 | ― | 2.85% | 3.66% | -12.27% | |
62 Neutral | ¥171.49B | 10.82 | ― | 1.58% | 1.63% | 7.24% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | ¥5.71B | 14.42 | ― | 3.56% | 1.23% | -20.19% | |
54 Neutral | ¥203.74B | 12.38 | ― | 2.83% | -0.42% | -0.30% | |
52 Neutral | ¥59.98B | 231.50 | 0.36% | 2.78% | -3.62% | 146.18% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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