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Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. (3038) Stock Price & Analysis

3038 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,933.00¥80.50(2.82%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 2,800JPY 2,900JPY 3,000JPY 3,1003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 2,881.00 - JPY 2,947.00
52-Week Range
JPY 2,516.00 - JPY 3,992.00
Previous Close
JPY 2,852.50
Volume
910.10K
Average Volume (3M)
2.07M
Market Cap
JPY 650.61B
Enterprise Value
JPY 501.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 151.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 27.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.4
Beta
-0.45
Next Earnings
Dec 11, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
38.37
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.09%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage And Strong Capital Structure

Low leverage and a 62.04% equity ratio give Kobe Bussan financial flexibility to support operations and growth. A solid capital base also reduces balance-sheet strain and helps the company remain resilient if trading conditions become less favorable over the next several quarters.

Strong Cash Conversion

Cash generation is a durable strength because operating cash flow exceeds reported net income and free cash flow is also strong relative to earnings. This supports internally funded investment, working-capital needs, and continued expansion without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Profitable Operating Model

Healthy gross, operating, and net margins indicate that Kobe Bussan converts its food retail, manufacturing, and procurement activities into meaningful earnings. Sustained profitability provides resources for franchise support, product development, and distribution investment while reinforcing business resilience.

Bears Say

Declining Earnings Per Share

Negative EPS growth signals that shareholder-level earnings have weakened despite the company’s broader profitability. If this persists, it could reduce the pace of earnings compounding and constrain the ability of the business to translate operational scale into improving per-share results.

Modest Revenue Growth

Revenue growth of 1.76% is positive but modest, suggesting that expansion of the business is currently gradual rather than rapid. Slower top-line growth can limit operating leverage and makes sustained margin execution increasingly important for maintaining overall earnings momentum.

Dependence On The Gyomu Super Network

Because the earnings model is centered on the Gyomu Super franchise system, performance depends materially on the scale, purchasing volume, and activity of that network. This concentration makes franchise expansion, store support, and wholesale execution central to sustaining future growth.

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. News

3038 FAQ

What was Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2516.00 and its highest was ¥3992.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥650.61B.
When is Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s next earnings report is estimated for Dec 11, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 40 days.
How were Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Sep 11, 2026. The company reported ¥30.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥33.874 by -¥2.984.
Is Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.09%. See more information on Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 38.37.
How many shares outstanding does Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. have?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. has 273,600,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥30.89 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥33.874. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.435%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3038
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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