Kewpie Corporation (QPJ) Stock Price & Analysis
QPJ Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 25.60 - EUR 25.60
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 20.60 - EUR 26.00
- Previous Close
- EUR 25.60
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 3.60B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 626.04B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 73.39B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 25.24B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 25.5
- Beta
- -0.16
- Next Earnings
- Jan 14, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.21
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 1.35%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion
Sustained margin improvement over several years indicates stronger unit economics and better cost or pricing management. Higher EBIT and net margins create durable operating leverage, enabling reinvestment, resilience to input shocks, and a larger earnings buffer to support long‑term returns even without higher leverage.
Very Low Leverage
A sharply de‑risked balance sheet with minimal net leverage gives the company financial flexibility to fund capex, weather raw‑material swings, and pursue strategic investments or M&A without refinancing strain. Conservative leverage also reduces solvency risk during cyclical downturns in packaged foods.
Diversified Channels & International Reach
Broad product portfolio and sales across retail, foodservice, industrial, prepared foods and overseas markets build multiple durable revenue streams. B2B contracts and branded consumer products reduce single‑channel dependence and support stable recurring demand across geographies and customer types.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Conversion
A sharp drop in operating cash conversion suggests working‑capital pressure or timing issues that can erode free cash flow reliability. If persistent, this weakens the firm's ability to fund capex, dividends, or buybacks from operations and increases sensitivity to shortfalls in reported earnings.
Input‑cost / Margin Volatility
Volatile gross margins reflect exposure to eggs, edible oils and packaging costs and limited pass‑through flexibility. That structural sensitivity in packaged foods makes forward margin visibility weak and can compress profitability when commodity or freight inflation outpaces pricing power.
Inconsistent Earnings Growth
Negative recent EPS growth points to uneven earnings momentum despite margin gains, reducing predictability of future profit expansion. Inconsistent earnings complicate capital allocation and could limit sustainable return‑on‑equity improvement absent more consistent top‑line or margin trajectories.
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Company Description
Kewpie Corporation
Operating both within Japan and globally, Kewpie Corporation, alongside its various subsidiaries, is a diversified entity involved in the production, distribution, logistics, and storage of food items. Its extensive product range features prominent condiments like mayonnaise, dressings, and vinegar. The company is also a significant provider of egg-based goods, encompassing liquid, frozen, and dried eggs, as well as egg spreads and hearty omelets. Furthermore, Kewpie supplies delicatessen items, including various salads and pre-packaged deli meals. Beyond these, its portfolio includes processed foods in bottles and cans, such as jams, fruit preserves, pasta sauces, baby food, and specialized nutritional meals for healthcare. The corporation also ventures into fine chemicals, notably hyaluronic acid. Adding to its diverse operations, Kewpie cultivates and distributes fresh vegetables, offers dried meats, and trades in machinery and equipment. It handles outsourced administrative tasks, provides car-related equipment, and manages a mail-order service. The company's services extend to advertising, public relations, event management, and financial and business consulting. Established in 1919, Kewpie Corporation maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Amane Nakashima
- Employees
- 10,773
- Website
- www.kewpie.co.jp
- Address
- 4-13, Shibuya 1-chome, Tokyo, TY, 150-0002, JP
Kewpie Corporation (QPJ) Earnings & Revenues
QPJ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |
