Suzuken Co Ltd (JP:9987)
:9987
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥5,546.00
▼(-12.48% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial fundamentals (especially the very low-leverage balance sheet and improving profitability) and an attractive valuation (low P/E with a dividend). These positives are partly offset by very weak technicals, with the stock trading well below key moving averages and negative momentum indicators despite oversold readings.
Positive Factors
Very conservative balance sheet
Near-zero debt and a large, stable equity base materially reduce financial risk, preserving flexibility to invest in logistics, absorb shocks, and sustain operations. This durable low-leverage profile supports long-term resilience and strategic optionality.
Negative Factors
Volatile cash generation
Large year-to-year swings in operating and free cash flow indicate working-capital sensitivity and inconsistent cash conversion. This reduces predictability for capex, dividends, and M&A, increasing execution risk for multi-quarter strategic plans.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very conservative balance sheet
Near-zero debt and a large, stable equity base materially reduce financial risk, preserving flexibility to invest in logistics, absorb shocks, and sustain operations. This durable low-leverage profile supports long-term resilience and strategic optionality.
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Suzuken Co (9987) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥286.89B
Dividend Yield1.6%
Average Volume (3M)163.97K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta (1Y)0.42
Revenue Growth3.61%
EPS Growth20.83%
CountryJP
Employees13,086
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Distribution
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)440.22
Shares Outstanding72,167,206
10 Day Avg. Volume143,650
30 Day Avg. Volume163,966
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio22.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥7,100.00Price Target Upside12.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)394.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.55T
Suzuken Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Suzuken Co., Ltd., along with its affiliated companies, operates primarily as a wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals, serving both domestic and international markets. The company's diverse activities are organized into four distinct divisions....
How the Company Makes Money
Suzuken makes money mainly through wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals and other healthcare-related products. Its core revenue stream is the sale of prescription medicines and related items to customers such as hospitals, clinics, and dispen...
Suzuken Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.41T | 2.49T | 2.40T | 2.39T | 2.31T | 2.24T |
| Gross Profit | 192.18B | 192.53B | 192.23B | 185.25B | 179.69B | 167.33B |
| EBITDA | 61.35B | 66.68B | 62.39B | 51.58B | 39.48B | 32.55B |
| Net Income | 33.32B | 38.14B | 34.50B | 29.02B | 20.34B | 14.39B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.15T | 1.16T | 1.11T | 1.23T | 1.15T | 1.14T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 142.20B | 141.67B | 141.58B | 242.11B | 192.70B | 201.46B |
| Total Debt | 23.85B | 0.00 | 1.80B | 1.80B | 1.80B | 1.88B |
| Total Liabilities | 744.12B | 739.75B | 706.41B | 812.26B | 734.57B | 723.65B |
| Stockholders Equity | 402.16B | 415.88B | 407.29B | 416.31B | 411.21B | 417.69B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 18.50B | -79.39B | 76.41B | 22.21B | -1.64B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 33.57B | -65.08B | 87.22B | 37.27B | 9.52B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 12.82B | 20.38B | 10.35B | -46.36B | 1.44B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -33.34B | -35.48B | -31.72B | -26.22B | -11.60B |
Suzuken Co Technical Analysis
Negative
6337.00
Price Trends
5532.20
Negative
5859.43
Negative
5882.32
Negative
Market Momentum
-126.31
Negative
35.24
Neutral
37.90
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9987, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 6337 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5187.00, above the 50-day MA of 5532.20, and above the 200-day MA of 5882.32, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -126.31 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 35.24 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 37.90 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:9987.
Suzuken Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | ¥286.89B | 8.92 | 8.60% | 1.60% | 3.61% | 20.83% | |
69 Neutral | ¥478.57B | 12.60 | 6.39% | 2.27% | 3.98% | 7.00% | |
68 Neutral | ¥449.10B | 14.31 | 11.37% | 3.04% | 5.08% | 2.07% | |
67 Neutral | ¥364.39B | 18.82 | ― | 0.41% | 14.59% | 7.84% | |
66 Neutral | ¥420.87B | 9.60 | 6.92% | 2.69% | 4.83% | 56.24% | |
66 Neutral | ¥551.29B | 11.77 | 15.71% | 0.96% | 15.07% | 72.98% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
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Suzuken Co Corporate Events
Suzuken Boosts Shareholder Returns With Higher Dividend and New Payout Policy
May 14, 2026
Suzuken has approved a new shareholder return policy that targets a total payout ratio of 100 percent through a combination of dividends and flexible share repurchases, while adopting dividend on equity as a key performance indicator to stabilize ...
Suzuken to Implement Two-for-One Stock Split to Broaden Investor Base
May 14, 2026
Suzuken’s board has approved a two-for-one stock split of its common shares, effective October 1, 2026, with September 30, 2026 set as the record date. The move will double the number of shares outstanding to 144,334,408, while leaving autho...
Suzuken Unveils Medium-Term Plan to Build Next-Generation Pharmaceutical Distribution Model
May 14, 2026
Suzuken has unveiled a three-year Medium-Term Management Plan running from the fiscal year ending March 2027 to March 2029, positioning it as a key execution phase toward achieving a sustainable 8% return on equity by the fiscal year ending March ...
Suzuken lifts profit and maintains dividend as it prepares stock split and softer earnings outlook
May 14, 2026
Suzuken reported consolidated net sales of ¥2.49 trillion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 3.6% year on year, while operating profit slipped 2.0% to ¥36.4 billion but ordinary profit rose 2.4% and profit attributable to owners of pa...
Suzuken Completes ¥26 Billion Share Buyback Program
Mar 9, 2026
Suzuken has completed a share repurchase program authorized in May 2025, underscoring continued efforts to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder returns. In the latest tranche conducted from March 2 to March 6, 2026, the company b...
Suzuken Nears Completion of ¥26 Billion Share Buyback Program
Mar 2, 2026
Suzuken has provided an update on its ongoing share repurchase program, disclosing that it bought back 375,900 common shares in February 2026 for a total of approximately 2.41 billion yen through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This ...
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