Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. (JP:138A)

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Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.

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Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. (138A) Price & Analysis

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138A Stock Chart & Stats

¥2740.00

¥25.00(1.03%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥2740.00

¥25.00(1.03%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,725.00 - ¥3,540.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume400.00

Average Volume (3M)7.89K

Market Cap

¥2.85B

Enterprise Value¥2.22B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.31B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥729.80M

Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0

Beta0.43

Next Earnings

Jul 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.59%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)89.08

Shares Outstanding992,000

10 Day Avg. Volume3,790

30 Day Avg. Volume7,890

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio12.21

Price to Book (P/B)2.03

Price to Sales (P/S)0.93

P/FCF Ratio58.43

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)131

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.20B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion across 2022–2025 indicates consistent demand growth and successful market execution. Durable revenue momentum supports scale economics, capacity to invest in operations and new sites, and lowers per-unit fixed costs over the medium term.

Deleveraging TrendMeaningful reduction in leverage improves financial resilience and lowers interest burden, enhancing capacity for strategic investment or weathering downturns. A stronger equity base expands flexibility for capex or M&A and reduces refinancing risk over the next several quarters.

High Gross MarginsVery high gross margins reflect structural gross-profit advantages (menu margins, supplier terms or low direct costs). This margin buffer provides room to absorb SG&A or labor cost increases and underpins potential margin recovery if operating efficiency improves.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionSubstantial erosion of operating and net margins despite strong gross margins suggests rising operating costs or pricing pressure. Persistent margin compression can limit reinvestment, depress returns on capital, and make earnings vulnerable even if revenue growth continues.

Uneven Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow and weak cash conversion mean reported profits are not reliably translating to discretionary cash. This constrains debt reduction, capex funding, and shareholder returns, increasing reliance on external financing for growth or liquidity needs.

Sizable Debt Load RemainingAlthough leverage improved, a material debt stock remains, creating ongoing interest and principal obligations. With normalized ROE near ~8%, debt servicing can limit margin recovery and capital allocation flexibility, raising vulnerability to cost or demand shocks.

138A FAQ

What was Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1725.00 and its highest was ¥3540.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.85B.

When is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 33 days.

How were Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported ¥71.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥71.66.

Is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pay dividends?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.59%. See more information on Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. dividends here

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. have?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. has 992,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥71.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.168%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:138A

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Company Description

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.

Hikari Food Service Co Ltd is a Japanese company specializing in the restaurant sector. The business predominantly operates standing bar-style izakaya establishments. Its collection of eateries includes various brands like Daikoku, Fish Camellia, Kanayamaya Family, and Yakiniku Delux.