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7522 Stock Chart & Stats
¥920.00
-¥10.00(-1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥920.00
-¥10.00(-1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥835.00 - ¥1,050.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.00K
Average Volume (3M)182.22K
Market Cap
¥34.17B
Enterprise Value¥32.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥44.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥27.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.6
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)130.28
Shares Outstanding42,684,880
10 Day Avg. Volume138,420
30 Day Avg. Volume182,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.38
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)69.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥96.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability TurnaroundThe shift from losses in 2022 to sustained profitability demonstrates a meaningful improvement in the operating model. Continued net-income growth through 2026 gives Watami a stronger earnings base, supporting reinvestment and making its financial performance more durable over the next several quarters.
Revenue Growth And Operating MarginsStrong TTM revenue growth combined with a healthy gross margin and improved EBIT margin indicates that sales expansion is translating into operating earnings. This combination can strengthen the company’s ability to fund its restaurant and food-service activities while supporting more resilient profitability.
Improving LeverageThe sustained reduction in debt-to-equity and material growth in equity have improved Watami’s capital structure since 2022. Lower relative leverage reduces balance-sheet risk, provides greater resilience against operating volatility, and should give management more flexibility in allocating capital.
Bears Say
Meaningful Debt BurdenAlthough leverage has improved, debt remains close to the company’s equity base and is still significant for a restaurant operator. This debt burden can constrain financial flexibility, increase the importance of consistent operating performance, and limit room to absorb a sustained weakening in demand.
Uneven Free Cash FlowPositive cash generation is supportive, but the recent free-cash-flow decline and weak conversion from net income indicate that earnings are not translating consistently into cash. Continued pressure from working capital or investment needs could reduce funds available for debt reduction and business development.
Modest And Volatile Earnings MarginsA net margin of approximately 5.5% leaves limited earnings protection if revenue or operating costs move unfavorably. The stated year-to-year revenue volatility also makes sustained profit expansion less certain, potentially limiting the consistency of earnings and cash generation over the medium term.
Watami Co., Ltd. News
7522 FAQ
What was Watami Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watami Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥835.00 and its highest was ¥1050.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥34.17B.
When is Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 05, 2027 which is in 98 days.
How were Watami Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Watami Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥37.46 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Watami Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watami Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Watami Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Watami Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.19%. See more information on Watami Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Watami Co., Ltd. have?
Watami Co., Ltd. has 42,684,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watami Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watami Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥37.46 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.95%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watami Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7522
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Company Description
Watami Co., Ltd.
Watami Co., Ltd. is a diverse enterprise with operations spanning food service, home meal delivery, and agricultural sectors, both within Japan and internationally. The company's portfolio includes managing a chain of restaurants, as well as involvement in organic farming, livestock breeding, and dairy production. Adding to its varied activities, Watami also handles the development, construction, operation, and management of wind power generation facilities. Established in 1967, the company maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
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