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Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. (138A) Price & Analysis

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138A Stock Chart & Stats

¥2950.00

-¥19.00(-0.64%)

At close: Jul 28 4:00 PM EDT

¥2950.00

-¥19.00(-0.64%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥2,100.00 - ¥3,540.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume500.00

Average Volume (3M)7.89K

Market Cap

¥2.95B

Enterprise Value¥2.15K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.39B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥830.76M

Price to Earnings (P/E)19.4

Beta0.40

Next Earnings

Oct 09, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.36%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)103.28

Shares Outstanding992,000

10 Day Avg. Volume3,790

30 Day Avg. Volume7,890

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio12.21

Price to Book (P/B)2.03

Price to Sales (P/S)0.93

P/FCF Ratio58.43

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)131

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥3.20B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion across 2022–2025 indicates durable demand and successful execution of the company’s restaurant growth strategy. Sustained revenue momentum supports scale benefits, market share gains and provides a foundation for longer-term margin recovery if operating leverage is restored.

Meaningful DeleveragingA material reduction in debt-to-equity improves financial flexibility and reduces refinancing risk, supporting capital investment and resilience through cycles. Lower leverage alongside a stronger equity base reduces bankruptcy risk and increases capacity to fund strategic initiatives or buffer margins.

Positive Operating Cash GenerationImproved operating cash flow demonstrates the core business is generating cash after working capital needs, enabling reinvestment and servicing of obligations. While free cash flow is uneven, consistent operating cash reduces reliance on external funding for day-to-day operations and supports ongoing expansion.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionMaterial decline in operating and net margins signals rising operating costs or pricing pressure that weakens the company’s ability to convert revenue into profit. If persistent, compressed margins reduce free cash generation and limit resources for reinvestment, dividends, or debt reduction.

Uneven Free Cash Flow / Weak Cash ConversionVolatile and weak free cash flow despite positive operating cash indicates investment or working capital strain and poor conversion of accounting profits into discretionary cash. This constrains strategic flexibility, increases reliance on financing, and raises vulnerability to costs or demand shocks.

Remaining Sizable Debt Load And Moderated ReturnsAlthough leverage improved, a still-significant debt burden combined with only mid-single-digit ROE limits capital return prospects and increases sensitivity to interest costs. Moderate returns reduce internal funding capacity and may pressure management to choose between growth and balance sheet repair.

138A FAQ

What was Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2100.00 and its highest was ¥3540.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.95B.

When is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 09, 2026 which is in 71 days.

How were Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported ¥66.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥66.46.

Is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pay dividends?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.36%. See more information on Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. dividends here

What is Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. have?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. has 992,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥66.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.777%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:138A

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Company Description

Hikari Food Service Co. Ltd.

Hikari Food Service Co., Ltd. engages in food and beverage business in Japan. It operates standing bars under the Tachinomi Yakiton Daikoku, Fish camellia, and Kanayama family names; and direct store of a meat wholesaler under the Yakiniku Marui Butcher Shop name. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Nagoya, Japan.