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4526 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3210.00
-¥50.00(-1.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3210.00
-¥50.00(-1.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,662.00 - ¥3,295.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.00K
Average Volume (3M)91.61K
Market Cap
¥73.20B
Enterprise Value¥71.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥20.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)238.17
Shares Outstanding30,705,100
10 Day Avg. Volume57,120
30 Day Avg. Volume91,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.52
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.88
P/FCF Ratio91.71
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)213.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥96.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a materially stronger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital allocation for steady dividends, selective M&A or capex, and shock absorption during cyclic slowdowns, preserving strategic optionality over the next several quarters.
Multi-year Revenue RecoveryConsistent top-line growth after a prior recovery indicates enduring demand for its ingredients and materials. Stable B2B relationships and recurring sales to food manufacturers support revenue visibility and reduce reliance on one-off orders, aiding planning and sustaining mid-term cash flows.
Diversified Product Mix & End MarketsOperating across food ingredients and industrial functional materials provides product and end-market diversification. Exposure to staple food processing needs plus specialty alginate applications cushions demand swings and supports long-term structural relevance amid evolving food and industrial formulations.
Bears Say
Sharp FCF DeclineA pronounced fall in free cash flow signals weaker cash conversion and raises questions on internal funding capacity. Reduced FCF constrains reinvestment, dividend sustainability or debt reduction plans and increases sensitivity to working-capital swings over the next several quarters.
Margin CompressionA sustained decline in margins versus recent peaks implies cost or pricing pressure and reduces earnings resilience. Lower profitability limits the company's ability to fund innovation or absorb input cost shocks, making medium-term returns more vulnerable to competitive and commodity dynamics.
Cooling Return On EquityFalling ROE indicates declining capital efficiency and weaker profit generation on equity. If this trend persists, it could signal diminished competitive advantage or margin pressure, impairing long-term shareholder value creation and making capital allocation decisions more challenging.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. News
4526 FAQ
What was Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2662.00 and its highest was ¥3295.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥73.20B.
When is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥37.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥37.44.
Is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.43%. See more information on Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. have?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. has 30,705,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥37.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.914%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4526
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Company Description
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, operates across several key sectors: food ingredients, food applications, healthcare, and chemicals. The company provides a diverse portfolio of food additives, including emulsifiers used in a wide array of products such as baked goods (bread, cake), desserts (whipped topping, ice cream), dairy items (coffee cream, margarine), and other food preparations like tofu, jam, marmalade, cocoa, chocolate, noodles, and mashed potatoes. A specific offering is distilled diglycerine ester, a compound resulting from the interaction of diglycerine with fatty acids. To prolong shelf life, Riken Vitamin supplies natural tocopherol, an antioxidant that prevents oxidation and maintains food freshness. Their product line further encompasses natural food colors and various flavorings suitable for seasoning seafood, poultry, and beef. The company also deals in wakame seaweed, frequently utilized in soups, salads, and instant noodle preparations, alongside integrated stabilizing and emulsifying solutions for frozen treats and dairy products. Additionally, they develop specialized bakery emulsifiers, bread improvers, and cake-enhancing agents. In the chemical realm, Riken Vitamin offers various improving agents, including glycerol, polyglycerol, sorbitan, propylene glycol, and other specialty esters, in addition to vitamins. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Riken Vitamin Oil Co., Ltd. before rebranding as Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. in 1980.
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