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Hobonichi Co., Ltd. (3560) Stock Price & Analysis
3560 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 5,090.00 - JPY 5,200.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 3,000.00 - JPY 5,370.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 5,270.00
- Volume
- 1,700
- Average Volume (3M)
- 2,713
- Market Cap
- JPY 11.98B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 7.01B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 1.31B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 0
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 14.7
- Beta
- 0.19
- Next Earnings
- Jan 14, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Jun 29, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 1.94%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability Growth
Consistent revenue growth, accelerating to 8.96% in 2026, indicates continued demand for Hobonichi’s products and content ecosystem. The accompanying expansion in gross, operating, and net margins suggests that recent growth is translating into stronger earnings power and can support reinvestment.
Conservative Balance Sheet
Essentially zero leverage materially reduces financial risk and preserves flexibility through changing operating conditions. With equity growing alongside the business and ROE improving to about 14.6%, Hobonichi has a stronger base for funding operations and pursuing growth without meaningful debt-service pressure.
Improved Internal Cash Funding
The strong 2026 cash-flow rebound shows that Hobonichi can currently convert a substantial portion of earnings into internally generated funds. Free cash flow covering about 88% of net income supports continued product investment and business development without requiring additional external financing.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash Flow
Repeated periods of negative free cash flow make the company’s cash conversion less predictable than its income performance. This variability can reflect working-capital swings or uneven investment timing, reducing confidence that reported earnings will consistently translate into funds available for reinvestment.
Uneven Margin Progression
Although profitability improved substantially in 2026, the earlier operating-margin decline shows that margin expansion has not been linear. Sensitivity to product mix or cost pressures could therefore make future earnings growth less durable if the favorable conditions behind the latest improvement do not persist.
Limited Capital Efficiency From Low Leverage
The absence of debt lowers financial risk but may also limit capital efficiency during weaker operating periods, as the company is not using leverage to augment returns. This is a secondary constraint rather than a solvency concern, but it could temper shareholder returns if growth opportunities require substantial capital.
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Company Description
Hobonichi Co., Ltd.
Hobonichi Co., Ltd. operates and creates content for the Hobonichi Itoi Shimbun website, alongside managing its Hobonichi web store in Japan. The company specializes in the conceptualization, development, and sale of products such as the Hobonichi Techo planners and the Hobonichi Earthball. Its activities also encompass running the Hobonichi School and the Dokonoko photo-sharing app, designed to connect pet owners and their animals. Furthermore, Hobonichi offers a broad selection of items, including books, stationery, general merchandise, apparel, and food products. The company is additionally involved in organizing and overseeing retail spaces and events, showcased by brands like TOBICHI, Hobo Sunday, and The Fun of Life Exhibition. Founded in 1979, Hobonichi Co., Ltd. has its main offices located in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Shigesato Itoi
- Employees
- 156
- Website
- www.hobonichi.co.jp
- Address
- Hobonichi Kanda Building,, Tokyo, 101-0054, JP
Hobonichi Co., Ltd. (3560) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 8 | 0 | 4 |