Satoh & Co., Ltd. (JP:9996)
:9996
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,393.00
▲(4.13% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/18/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial stability from an exceptionally low-debt balance sheet, supported by steady revenue growth, but constrained by volatile cash-flow conversion and thin margins. Technical indicators remain weak (bearish trend), while valuation is supportive with a modest P/E and a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong solvency
Exceptionally low debt-to-equity and large equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This balance-sheet strength allows the company to absorb demand shocks, fund working-capital needs and selective investments, and sustain distributions without relying on external debt markets.
Negative Factors
Thin profitability margins
Very thin operating and net margins leave earnings highly sensitive to input-cost inflation, freight or labor pressures, and pricing constraints. Small adverse cost moves can materially compress net income and limit the firm's ability to reinvest or expand margins over time.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong solvency
Exceptionally low debt-to-equity and large equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This balance-sheet strength allows the company to absorb demand shocks, fund working-capital needs and selective investments, and sustain distributions without relying on external debt markets.
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Satoh & Co., Ltd. (9996) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥19.01B
Dividend Yield2.06%
Average Volume (3M)866.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2
Beta (1Y)0.29
Revenue Growth3.41%
EPS Growth-4.76%
CountryJP
Employees689
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryFood Distribution
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)157.86
Shares Outstanding9,152,640
10 Day Avg. Volume690
30 Day Avg. Volume866
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.24
Price to Book (P/B)0.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.38
P/FCF Ratio32.84
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
Satoh & Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Satoh & Co., Ltd. sells commercial food products in Japan. It operates through two segments, Wholesale Division and Retail Division. The company offers confectionery and bakery products; school and industrial lunch, food, lunch boxes, and business...
Satoh & Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 49.44B | 50.81B | 49.14B | 47.61B | 43.67B | 38.85B |
| Gross Profit | 11.01B | 10.85B | 10.58B | 10.55B | 9.74B | 8.76B |
| EBITDA | 2.37B | 1.97B | 2.37B | 2.14B | 1.68B | 1.22B |
| Net Income | 1.32B | 1.25B | 1.32B | 1.23B | 968.26M | 628.02M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 35.70B | 36.91B | 35.76B | 37.22B | 33.46B | 31.42B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 9.37B | 9.18B | 8.72B | 13.08B | 11.23B | 12.38B |
| Total Debt | 719.15M | 702.58M | 684.41M | 684.86M | 685.30M | 685.72M |
| Total Liabilities | 9.33B | 9.70B | 9.49B | 11.91B | 9.13B | 7.80B |
| Stockholders Equity | 26.37B | 27.21B | 26.27B | 25.31B | 24.32B | 23.63B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 587.90M | -1.07B | 3.12B | 569.90M | 184.76M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.65B | -230.14M | 3.53B | 1.33B | 809.73M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.61B | -3.78B | -1.87B | -2.23B | -99.46M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -385.20M | -350.94M | -300.84M | -250.76M | -1.08B |
Satoh & Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
2298.00
Price Trends
2247.88
Negative
2277.29
Negative
2157.80
Negative
Market Momentum
-37.33
Negative
43.63
Neutral
78.41
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9996, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2298 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2168.55, above the 50-day MA of 2247.88, and above the 200-day MA of 2157.80, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -37.33 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 43.63 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.41 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:9996.
Satoh & Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | ¥19.01B | 14.16 | ― | 2.06% | 3.41% | -4.76% | |
64 Neutral | ¥27.84B | 11.54 | ― | 1.94% | 2.71% | 10.31% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
60 Neutral | ¥14.02B | 4.79 | ― | 3.17% | 5.80% | 1.52% | |
57 Neutral | ¥120.95B | 26.45 | ― | 3.02% | 3.76% | -35.18% | |
57 Neutral | ¥8.54B | 22.37 | ― | 0.95% | 8.07% | 35.89% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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