NIPPN Corporation (JP:2001)
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NIPPN Corporation
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,206.00
▲(30.54% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/28/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong multi-year revenue growth, improved profitability, and a conservatively positioned balance sheet), supported by a constructive technical setup (price above key moving averages with positive MACD). Valuation also helps, with a low P/E and a moderate dividend yield. The main offset is uneven cash-flow consistency and cooling earnings momentum in the latest year.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
NIPPN's mix of commodity milling (wheat flour) and higher-value processed foods (premixes, pasta, frozen foods) gives structural resilience. Dual B2B and consumer channels smooth demand swings and support margin uplift from value-added products over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Profitability volatility
Earnings and operating-margin swings suggest sensitivity to input costs, pricing or one-offs. This volatility undermines predictability of sustained margin expansion, complicates long-term planning and investor confidence in stable profitability across the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
NIPPN's mix of commodity milling (wheat flour) and higher-value processed foods (premixes, pasta, frozen foods) gives structural resilience. Dual B2B and consumer channels smooth demand swings and support margin uplift from value-added products over the medium term.
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NIPPN Corporation (2001) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥234.45B
Dividend Yield2.77%
Average Volume (3M)492.89K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta (1Y)0.30
Revenue Growth1.84%
EPS Growth-17.25%
CountryJP
Employees3,829
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)254.08
Shares Outstanding84,727,165
10 Day Avg. Volume303,030
30 Day Avg. Volume492,893
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.60
Price to Book (P/B)0.80
Price to Sales (P/S)0.54
P/FCF Ratio8.92
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)254
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥430.00B
NIPPN Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nippn Corporation, founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1896, is a long-standing enterprise primarily focused on flour milling activities, operating both domestically and globally. The company boasts a comprehensive portfolio of food products. This include...
How the Company Makes Money
NIPPN makes money mainly by selling: (1) milling products—wheat flour and related products produced from processed wheat and sold to food manufacturers, bakeries, restaurants, and other industrial customers; and (2) processed foods—branded consume...
NIPPN Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
81
Very Positive
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 413.13B | 418.43B | 410.88B | 400.51B | 365.52B | 321.32B |
| Gross Profit | 101.21B | 104.77B | 99.59B | 94.00B | 80.07B | 74.93B |
| EBITDA | 41.11B | 31.59B | 48.04B | 46.67B | 24.88B | 24.01B |
| Net Income | 20.00B | 21.80B | 24.76B | 26.37B | 10.26B | 9.33B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 407.80B | 476.83B | 403.21B | 390.74B | 348.52B | 329.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 45.42B | 69.17B | 44.95B | 45.59B | 36.81B | 34.06B |
| Total Debt | 47.44B | 79.07B | 58.77B | 62.95B | 65.32B | 69.66B |
| Total Liabilities | 141.72B | 186.95B | 156.72B | 162.46B | 155.91B | 150.61B |
| Stockholders Equity | 259.16B | 282.43B | 242.26B | 224.34B | 188.91B | 174.32B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 25.27B | -1.39B | 2.87B | 7.22B | 1.32B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 25.27B | 18.77B | 24.02B | 15.05B | 11.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -27.09B | -7.81B | -9.49B | -5.03B | -10.10B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 24.47B | -10.53B | -7.24B | -8.40B | -4.28B |
NIPPN Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
2456.00
Price Trends
2680.32
Positive
2705.90
Positive
2509.09
Positive
Market Momentum
31.76
Negative
66.48
Neutral
87.54
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:2001, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2456 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2682.70, below the 50-day MA of 2680.32, and below the 200-day MA of 2509.09, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 31.76 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.48 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.54 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:2001.
NIPPN Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥234.45B | 10.81 | 8.01% | 2.77% | 1.84% | -17.25% | |
73 Outperform | ¥649.48B | 15.16 | 9.18% | 1.13% | 5.55% | 17.29% | |
71 Outperform | ¥611.20B | 26.30 | 9.28% | 1.30% | 5.86% | -17.47% | |
69 Neutral | ¥548.79B | 17.60 | ― | 3.15% | 1.59% | -3.14% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
60 Neutral | ¥555.15B | 20.08 | 9.86% | 2.58% | 2.00% | 12.21% | |
58 Neutral | ¥340.07B | 30.53 | ― | 1.45% | 15.06% | 399.51% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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NIPPN Corporation Corporate Events
NIPPN to Book ¥9.3 Billion Gain from Strategic Sale of Investment Securities
Jun 26, 2026
NIPPN Corporation’s board has approved the sale of a portion of its listed investment securities, targeting a gain of about 9.3 billion yen by the end of March 2027. The move aims to enhance asset efficiency and reduce strategic shareholding...
NIPPN Raises Year-End Dividend on Strong FY2026 Results
May 12, 2026
NIPPN Corporation has approved an increase in its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the payout to ¥35 per share from the previously forecast ¥33, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥68 per share....
NIPPN Posts Modest Sales Growth but Lower Profit, Keeps Dividend Steady
May 12, 2026
NIPPN reported FY2026 consolidated net sales of ¥418.4 billion, up 1.8%, with operating income rising modestly to ¥22.1 billion, while profit attributable to owners of parent fell 11.9% to ¥21.8 billion, reflecting margin pressures....
NIPPN lifts FY2026 dividend as sales grow but warns of profit squeeze in FY2027
May 12, 2026
NIPPN reported FY2026 net sales up 1.8% to ¥418.4 billion, with operating income rising 2.8% and ordinary income up 2.0%, driven by stronger inbound demand, marketing-led sales promotion and price revisions, though profit attributable to owne...
NIPPN Reshapes Top Management, Promotes Otao to President and COO
Apr 23, 2026
NIPPN Corporation’s board has approved a leadership reshuffle aimed at strengthening its management structure, elevating President and CEO Toshiya Maezuru to representative director, chairman and CEO, while promoting Director and Managing Di...
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