Want to see JP:8242 full AI Analyst Report?
8242 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2054.50
-¥17.50(-0.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2054.50
-¥17.50(-0.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,973.00 - ¥3,050.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume432.60K
Average Volume (3M)465.03K
Market Cap
¥360.34B
Enterprise Value¥444.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥42.16B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥142.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)314.37
Shares Outstanding125,201,390
10 Day Avg. Volume400,090
30 Day Avg. Volume465,030
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.67
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.78
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)214.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥708.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability Recovery And Stronger MarginsProfitability has recovered from the FY2021 loss and remained solid through FY2026, with net income about ¥30B and stronger margins. This supports internal funding and shows the department-store model can generate earnings after the earlier downturn.
Deleveraging And Stronger Equity BaseDebt fell materially while equity expanded, improving leverage and strengthening the capital base. A lower financial burden gives H2O more flexibility to fund stores, inventory and customer initiatives through retail cycles.
Generally Solid Cash GenerationOperating cash flow stayed around ¥46–49B in FY2024–FY2026, while free cash flow was positive in FY2023–FY2026. This recurring cash generation supports reinvestment and reduces reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue PullbackThe FY2026 revenue pullback indicates that the post-recovery sales trajectory is not uniformly accelerating. Sustained department-store growth may depend on continued consumer demand and successful merchandising across a cyclical retail market.
Earnings Momentum Has SoftenedNet income declined year over year in FY2026, showing that the recovery has not yet translated into consistently rising earnings. Continued margin pressure or weaker sales could limit profit expansion and reduce operating flexibility.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Cyclical ExposureAlthough recent cash flow is positive, historical volatility shows that working-capital needs and investment can materially change cash outcomes. Meaningful absolute debt and cyclical retail exposure increase sensitivity to weaker trading conditions.
H2O Retailing Corporation News
8242 FAQ
What was H2O Retailing Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
H2O Retailing Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1973.00 and its highest was ¥3050.00 in the past 12 months.
What is H2O Retailing Corporation’s market cap?
H2O Retailing Corporation’s market cap is ¥360.34B.
When is H2O Retailing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
H2O Retailing Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were H2O Retailing Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
H2O Retailing Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported ¥89.75 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is H2O Retailing Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts H2O Retailing Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does H2O Retailing Corporation pay dividends?
H2O Retailing Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.55%. See more information on H2O Retailing Corporation dividends here
What is H2O Retailing Corporation’s EPS estimate?
H2O Retailing Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does H2O Retailing Corporation have?
H2O Retailing Corporation has 125,201,390 shares outstanding.
What happened to H2O Retailing Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
H2O Retailing Corporation reported an EPS of ¥89.75 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.644%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of H2O Retailing Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8242
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
H2O Retailing Corporation
H2O Retailing Corporation (8242) is a Japan-based retail group headquartered in Osaka that operates department stores and supermarkets, and also engages in related businesses such as food retailing and other consumer-facing retail services through its group companies. The company’s core activities center on operating large-format retail stores (including department stores) and grocery/food-oriented retail formats in the Kansai region and other parts of Japan.
Technical Analysis
AEON Co
―
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings
―
J FRONT RETAILING Co
―
Takashimaya Company
―
Tokyu
―