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Hob Co., Ltd. (1382) Stock Price & Analysis
1382 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 995.00 - JPY 1,035.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 731.00 - JPY 2,019.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 995.00
- Volume
- 600
- Average Volume (3M)
- 4,853
- Market Cap
- JPY 774.69M
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 646.25M
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 405.55M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 0
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- ―
- Beta
- -0.26
- Next Earnings
- Nov 06, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Jun 29, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 4.92%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Financial Leverage
Minimal debt and a sizable equity cushion reduce refinancing pressure and preserve financial flexibility. This gives Hob greater capacity to withstand weaker trading conditions, maintain operations, and allocate capital without the constraints created by heavy interest obligations or leverage.
Latest Free Cash Flow Rebound
The return to positive operating and free cash flow provides an important source of internal funding after weaker prior years. If maintained, this cash generation can support the business and shareholder distributions while reducing reliance on external financing.
Stable Gross Margin
A relatively stable gross margin indicates that the company has retained a measure of product-level economics despite declining revenue. This provides a foundation for recovery if demand improves, although operating costs currently prevent that margin from translating into positive EBIT.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue
Persistent revenue contraction points to weaker demand, pricing, or volume dynamics and limits the company’s ability to spread costs across a growing sales base. Continued top-line pressure could further weaken earnings and make a durable profitability recovery more difficult.
Deteriorating Profitability
The shift from prior profits to negative EBIT and a net loss shows that current operations are not covering the company’s cost structure. This reduces internally generated earnings, weakens returns on capital, and increases execution risk until operating profitability is restored.
Volatile Cash Generation
Large year-to-year swings in operating cash flow make financial planning and capital allocation less predictable. Even with the latest rebound and low debt, reliance on fluctuating working-capital outcomes can complicate funding decisions and reduce confidence in recurring cash generation.
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Company Description
Hob Co., Ltd.
HOB Co.,Ltd. is a Japanese enterprise specializing in the cultivation and distribution of seedlings and strawberries. The company also acts as a retailer and wholesaler for a diverse range of fruits and vegetables, prominently featuring items like blueberries, mangoes, and kiwifruits. Additionally, HOB Co.,Ltd. is active in the potato market, both producing and selling seed potatoes, and engaging in the purchase and sale of general potato crops. To support its agricultural activities, the firm provides transportation services for fruits and vegetables. Established in 1987, HOB Co.,Ltd. is based in Kamikawa, Japan.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Agricultural Farm Products
- CEO
- Hizuru Masaba
- Employees
- 49
- Website
- www.hob.co.jp
- Address
- 3-3-2 Komatsugawa, Edogawa, 132-0034, JP
Hob Co., Ltd. (1382) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 8 | 0 | 4 |
