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Ajinomoto Co (DE:AJI1)
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Ajinomoto Co (AJI1) Price & Analysis

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AJI1 Stock Chart & Stats

€26.10
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€26.10
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Improving Gross MarginSustained top-line growth with a rising gross margin indicates durable pricing power and favorable product mix. That combination supports reinvestment in R&D and manufacturing, underpins higher-margin specialty sales, and helps the company weather input cost swings over the medium term.
Diversified B2C And B2B Business ModelA balanced portfolio across branded consumer foods, food-ingredients, and amino-acid specialty materials reduces revenue cyclicality and concentrates on higher-value B2B contracts. Fermentation and amino-acid capabilities create durable differentiation and multiple, complementary revenue engines.
Solid Balance Sheet With Moderate LeverageA conservative-capital structure with equity substantial versus assets gives financial flexibility for capex, acquisitions, or cyclical downturns. Moderate leverage supports investment in production capacity and new product lines without immediate refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Weaker Cash ConversionFCF materially below net income signals earnings quality and working-capital variability, limiting internally generated funds for dividends, capex, or M&A. Persistent cash conversion gaps raise risk that profitable reported results won’t consistently translate to free cash for strategic initiatives.
Net Margin CompressionDeclining net margins reduce the firm’s ability to absorb raw material or energy cost shocks and constrain reinvestment capacity. Over the medium term, sustained margin pressure could force tougher pricing, restructure, or lower funds available for specialty business expansion.
Upward Shift In Leverage Versus Prior YearAlthough leverage remains moderate, a rising debt trend erodes financial headroom and increases interest expense risk. Continued upward drift would weaken flexibility for strategic spending and elevate vulnerability to macro shocks or higher borrowing costs over the coming months.

AJI1 FAQ

What was Ajinomoto Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ajinomoto Co lowest stock price was €17.10 and its highest was €33.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Ajinomoto Co’s market cap?
    Ajinomoto Co’s market cap is €25.75B.
      When is Ajinomoto Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Ajinomoto Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 2 days.
        How were Ajinomoto Co’s earnings last quarter?
        Ajinomoto Co released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported €0.259 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.23 by €0.03.
          Is Ajinomoto Co overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Ajinomoto Co’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Ajinomoto Co pay dividends?
            Ajinomoto Co does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Ajinomoto Co’s EPS estimate?
            Ajinomoto Co’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
              How many shares outstanding does Ajinomoto Co have?
              Ajinomoto Co has 977,735,600 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Ajinomoto Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Ajinomoto Co reported an EPS of €0.259 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.23. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.243%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ajinomoto Co?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:AJI1
                  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

                    Ajinomoto Co Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    46.38%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    0.74%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -1.02%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Ajinomoto Co

                    Ajinomoto Co., Inc. engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally. Its Seasonings and Foods segment offers sauces and seasonings products under the AJI-NO-MOTO, HON-DASHI, Cook Do, Ajinomoto KK Consommé, Pure Select Mayonnaise, Ros Dee, Masako, Aji-ngon, Sazón, Sajiku, and CRISPY FRY names; and solutions and ingredients to consumer foods and food service industries. This segment also provides instant noodles under the Knorr Cup Soup, and YumYum names; coffee under the Birdy and Blendy brands; powdered drink under the Birdy 3in1 name; MAXIM products; Chyotto Zeitakuna Kohiten products; and gift sets and office supplies comprising coffee vending machines, tea server, etc. The Frozen Foods segment offers Chinese dumplings, cooked rice, noodles, desserts, shumai, processed chicken, and other products. The Healthcare and Other segment provides amino acids to various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics; sports nutrition products; personal care ingredients; and sterile products, as well as engages in the provision of contract manufacturing services for pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients. This segment also offers Ajinomoto Build-up Film, an interlayer insulating material for semiconductor packages. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

                    Ajinomoto Co (AJI1) Earnings & Revenues

                    AJI1 Company Deck

                    AJI1 Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The earnings call highlighted record sales and profits, strong performance in overseas markets, and positive shareholder returns. However, these positives were offset by challenges in the Japan Frozen Foods segment, impacts from structural reforms, and shipment delays in the Bio-Pharma Services. Despite the lowlights, the overall outlook for FY 2025 remains optimistic, with significant growth expected in key business areas.View all DE:AJI1 earnings summaries
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