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4526 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2967.00
-¥30.00(-1.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2967.00
-¥30.00(-1.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,662.00 - ¥3,295.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume73.90K
Average Volume (3M)91.61K
Market Cap
¥74.80B
Enterprise Value¥71.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥20.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)238.17
Shares Outstanding30,705,100
10 Day Avg. Volume57,120
30 Day Avg. Volume91,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.52
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.88
P/FCF Ratio91.71
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)213.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥96.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a substantially rebuilt equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatively positioned balance sheet supports sustained investment in R&D, capacity or strategic M&A, and helps absorb demand shocks without forcing distressed asset sales or abrupt financing needs.
Diversified B2B And Consumer MixA dual revenue model selling both ingredients to manufacturers and finished consumer foods reduces single-channel exposure. Diversified end-markets and distribution routes smooth demand cycles and create cross-selling and scale advantages that support revenue resilience over multiple quarters.
Product Development And Functional FocusEmphasis on functional, value-added ingredients and ongoing product development builds durable competitive advantage. Technical formulations and functional claims support higher-margin niches, customer stickiness and long-term structural demand from health-oriented food trends and food manufacturers seeking differentiation.
Bears Say
Sharp Free Cash Flow DeclineThe steep fall in free cash flow and weakened cash conversion signals higher reinvestment needs or working-capital strain. Persistently lower FCF limits internal funding for capex, dividends or M&A and increases reliance on operational improvements to sustain shareholder returns over the medium term.
Margin Normalization And SoftnessHigher-margin performance seen in prior years appears to be normalizing. A sustained margin erosion compresses cash flow and returns on capital, making it harder to fund growth initiatives or absorb cost shocks, and raises the bar for product or process improvements to restore prior profitability.
Earnings Volatility / Negative EPS GrowthA sharp negative EPS growth reading indicates recent earnings instability. Continued volatility in EPS complicates planning, increases forecast risk and weakens confidence in sustained profitability, especially when combined with falling FCF and softer margins over the past year.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. News
4526 FAQ
What was Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2662.00 and its highest was ¥3295.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥74.80B.
When is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥37.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.37%. See more information on Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. have?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. has 30,705,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥37.44 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.914%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4526
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Company Description
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.
Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, operates across several key sectors: food ingredients, food applications, healthcare, and chemicals. The company provides a diverse portfolio of food additives, including emulsifiers used in a wide array of products such as baked goods (bread, cake), desserts (whipped topping, ice cream), dairy items (coffee cream, margarine), and other food preparations like tofu, jam, marmalade, cocoa, chocolate, noodles, and mashed potatoes. A specific offering is distilled diglycerine ester, a compound resulting from the interaction of diglycerine with fatty acids. To prolong shelf life, Riken Vitamin supplies natural tocopherol, an antioxidant that prevents oxidation and maintains food freshness. Their product line further encompasses natural food colors and various flavorings suitable for seasoning seafood, poultry, and beef. The company also deals in wakame seaweed, frequently utilized in soups, salads, and instant noodle preparations, alongside integrated stabilizing and emulsifying solutions for frozen treats and dairy products. Additionally, they develop specialized bakery emulsifiers, bread improvers, and cake-enhancing agents. In the chemical realm, Riken Vitamin offers various improving agents, including glycerol, polyglycerol, sorbitan, propylene glycol, and other specialty esters, in addition to vitamins. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Riken Vitamin Oil Co., Ltd. before rebranding as Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. in 1980.
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