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Kuze Co., Ltd. (JP:2708)
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Kuze Co., Ltd. (2708) Price & Analysis

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2708 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2176.00
-¥14.00(-0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2176.00
-¥14.00(-0.80%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Turnaround To Sustained ProfitabilityThe company achieved a credible multi-year turnaround: revenues have grown since 2021 and earnings returned to positive from 2023. Durable profitability supports reinvestment in distribution capabilities, stabilizes supplier/customer relationships, and underpins longer-term cash generation.
Marked Deleveraging And Stronger Equity BaseSignificantly lower leverage and a much stronger equity base materially reduce financial risk and increase flexibility. This improves the company's ability to fund working capital, withstand downturns, pursue selective investments, and sustain operations without relying on expensive short-term borrowing.
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowReliable free cash flow over multiple years supports debt reduction, dividends, and modest reinvestment in logistics and services. Persistent cash generation enhances resilience to working-capital swings and provides a funding source for strategic initiatives without immediate equity dilution.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsLow net margins leave limited room to absorb cost inflation, freight or commodity spikes, and competitive price pressure. As a distributor with modest profitability, small adverse swings in input or logistics costs can materially compress earnings and constrain reinvestment over a medium-term horizon.
Choppy Cash-flow HistoryVolatile operating and free cash flow driven by working-capital swings makes forecasting and capital allocation harder. Intermittent cash troughs can force short-term financing or delay investments, increasing operational risk for a company relying on frequent inventory turns and narrowly spaced margins.
Profitability Not Yet Proven Through A CycleHistorical swings from losses to profits indicate results may be cyclical and sensitive to external shocks. Until consistent performance is demonstrated across a full industry cycle, investors face execution and demand risk: temporary improvements may reverse under downturns or margin pressure.

2708 FAQ

What was Kuze Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kuze Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1700.00 and its highest was ¥2449.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Kuze Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Kuze Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥8.93B.
      When is Kuze Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Kuze Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 12 days.
        How were Kuze Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Kuze Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥85.99 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥85.99.
          Is Kuze Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Kuze Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Kuze Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Kuze Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.24%. See more information on Kuze Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Kuze Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Kuze Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Kuze Co., Ltd. have?
              Kuze Co., Ltd. has 4,626,327 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Kuze Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Kuze Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥85.99 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.318%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kuze Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2708
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Kuze Co., Ltd.

                    Kuze Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a comprehensive food wholesaler, serving the hospitality and foodservice industries both domestically in Japan and internationally. Under its Kuze brand, the company offers an extensive catalog of commercial ingredients and prepared foods. This includes diverse items such as various dressing bases, specialty meats like Italian prosciutto and different sausages, a range of breads, and ready-to-serve options like rolled egg, smoked salmon, and scrambled eggs. They also provide sauces, prepared entrees such as pork cutlets and beef products, traditional Japanese dishes like kinpei burdock and boiled radish and carrot soup stock, along with culinary staples such as olive oil, tempura flour, and specialty dressings. Additionally, its Dolceze brand focuses on desserts and baking essentials, featuring items like a variety of chiffon and baked cakes, pound chocolate, shortcakes, roll cakes, mousses, and sponge sheets, alongside ice creams, beans, whipping creams, coffee powder, and rice flour. Beyond food items, Kuze supplies various non-food operational necessities, including commercial wraps, paper towels, cooking sheets, aluminum foil, alcohol spray bottles, and a range of cleaning and sanitization products such as neutral detergents, sterilizers, bleaches, liquid detergents, dishwasher rinses, and hand soaps. Its clientele spans a broad spectrum of the hospitality and food service sectors, including hotels, event venues, restaurants, pubs, fast food establishments, catering services, delicatessens, and even in-flight meal providers. Furthermore, Kuze assists its clients with menu development and facilitates product orders via a catalog-based sales system. Established in 1934, Kuze Co., Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Toshima, Japan.

                    Kuze Co., Ltd. (2708) Earnings & Revenues

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