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Shiseido Company,Limited
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,644.00
▲(16.07% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
The score is held back primarily by weak profitability (net losses, low EBIT margin, negative ROE) despite strong gross margins and solid cash generation. Technicals are mixed with near-term softness (below 20D/50D) but support from longer-term averages, while valuation is a notable headwind due to the high P/E and modest yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue recovery and pricing power
A strong TTM revenue rebound combined with a very high gross margin indicates durable brand pricing power and improving demand across channels. Over 2–6 months this supports margin sustainability and gives management room to invest in product innovation and DTC growth while insulating core profits from input cost swings.
Negative Factors
Persistent weak profitability
Negative net income and minimal EBIT margin signal that operating costs and one-time charges still erode returns. If margins do not convert to sustainable positive operating profit, the company may face constrained reinvestment capacity and pressure to cut costs or reposition brand mix to restore durable profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue recovery and pricing power
A strong TTM revenue rebound combined with a very high gross margin indicates durable brand pricing power and improving demand across channels. Over 2–6 months this supports margin sustainability and gives management room to invest in product innovation and DTC growth while insulating core profits from input cost swings.
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Shiseido Company,Limited (4911) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.05T
Dividend Yield2.11%
Average Volume (3M)2.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.90
Revenue Growth0.45%
EPS Growth-836.50%
CountryJP
Employees27,908
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-90.09
Shares Outstanding400,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,909,350
30 Day Avg. Volume2,597,383
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio13.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,216.00Price Target Upside41.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)104.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.00T
Shiseido Company,Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Shiseido Company, Limited is a global manufacturer and distributor of cosmetic products, operating both within Japan and across international markets. Its diverse portfolio includes perfumes, various makeup items, a comprehensive range of skincare...
How the Company Makes Money
Shiseido primarily makes money by selling beauty and personal care products—mainly skincare, makeup, and fragrance—under a portfolio of brands positioned across multiple price tiers, with a significant emphasis on prestige (higher-margin) products...
Shiseido Company,Limited Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 10, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted a positive turnaround in Q3 and strong growth in specific segments like EMEA and Japan's e-commerce. However, significant challenges remain, particularly in the Americas and with certain brands like Drunk Elephant. Overall, while the company is on a path to recovery, the financial results still reflect significant hurdles.Positive Updates
Positive Q3 Turnaround
After a prolonged reset, the company achieved a positive return in Q3, with sales momentum indicating a return to a growth trajectory.
Negative Updates
Americas Business Challenges
The company recorded a noncash goodwill impairment loss for its Americas business, leading to a downward revision of operating profit and net profit forecast for 2025.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Positive Q3 Turnaround
After a prolonged reset, the company achieved a positive return in Q3, with sales momentum indicating a return to a growth trajectory.
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Company Guidance
During the fiscal year 2025 third quarter call, Shiseido provided extensive guidance on its strategic plans and financial outlook. The company reported a cumulative core operating profit exceeding JPY 30 billion, inching closer to the initial target of JPY 36.5 billion, despite a 3% decline in net sales to JPY 693.8 billion. The Americas business recorded a significant noncash goodwill impairment, prompting a downward revision of operating and net profit forecasts for the year. Shiseido aims for a core operating profit margin of 7% in 2026, with plans to achieve JPY 25 billion in cost savings by 2026 through structural reforms, including a voluntary retirement program affecting 200 employees. Free cash flow for the year is expected to surpass initial forecasts, reaching JPY 35 billion, while maintaining an annual dividend of JPY 40 per share. The company also outlined a strategic focus on brand innovation and geographic expansion, particularly in the skincare and fragrance categories, to drive growth and achieve a core operating profit margin above 10% by 2030.Shiseido Company,Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 973.71B | 969.99B | 990.59B | 973.04B | 1.07T | 1.01T |
| Gross Profit | 747.93B | 743.00B | 753.19B | 713.36B | 744.16B | 738.16B |
| EBITDA | 55.45B | 50.30B | 78.66B | 110.20B | 128.84B | 178.16B |
| Net Income | -36.00B | -40.68B | -10.81B | 21.75B | 34.20B | 46.91B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.27T | 1.27T | 1.33T | 1.26T | 1.31T | 1.30T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.79B | 91.84B | 98.48B | 104.69B | 119.04B | 156.50B |
| Total Debt | 346.88B | 414.50B | 363.16B | 280.98B | 297.19B | 305.84B |
| Total Liabilities | 644.48B | 645.98B | 677.20B | 615.10B | 681.90B | 738.79B |
| Stockholders Equity | 606.76B | 600.76B | 632.47B | 618.75B | 604.26B | 540.70B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 62.53B | 65.46B | -2.31B | 33.35B | 16.82B | 114.32B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 106.57B | 109.89B | 48.40B | 89.03B | 46.73B | 134.25B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -34.88B | -43.42B | -83.74B | -35.54B | -41.31B | 66.73B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -72.39B | -77.25B | 23.36B | -75.64B | -52.42B | -190.57B |
Shiseido Company,Limited Technical Analysis
Neutral
2278.00
Price Trends
2793.37
Negative
2935.66
Negative
2684.85
Negative
Market Momentum
-85.25
Negative
44.86
Neutral
41.45
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4911, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2278 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2534.03, below the 50-day MA of 2793.37, and below the 200-day MA of 2684.85, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -85.25 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.86 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.45 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:4911.
Shiseido Company,Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥554.16B | 15.75 | 12.66% | 1.53% | 11.37% | 11.35% | |
70 Outperform | ¥2.92T | 23.13 | 11.50% | 2.41% | 3.60% | 13.80% | |
69 Neutral | ¥286.56B | 27.98 | 2.72% | 2.61% | 1.63% | 74.87% | |
69 Neutral | ¥279.96B | 26.35 | 5.84% | 3.92% | -0.58% | 42.23% | |
64 Neutral | ¥465.32B | 17.08 | 9.09% | 1.73% | 3.10% | 27.99% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
52 Neutral | ¥1.05T | -29.06 | ― | 2.11% | 0.45% | -836.50% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Shiseido Company,Limited Corporate Events
Shiseido Expands ESG-Linked Stock Incentive Plan Across Group
Jun 30, 2026
Shiseido Company, Limited is a leading global cosmetics and personal care group listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The company focuses on beauty products and related services, operating through a network of subsidiaries and aiming to...
Shiseido to Issue ¥13 Billion in Five-Year Unsecured Bonds for Debt Repayment
Jun 26, 2026
Shiseido Company, Limited has decided to issue its 15th series of unsecured bonds via public offering, with a total principal amount of ¥13 billion, five-year maturity, and an annual interest rate of 2.480%. The bonds, rated A by Rating and I...
Shiseido Completes Treasury Stock Disposal for Performance-Linked Incentive Plan
Jun 15, 2026
Shiseido has completed the payment procedures for the disposal of its treasury stock under a performance-linked, long-term incentive stock compensation plan for directors, officers, and employees. The number of shares to be disposed of was slightl...
Shiseido to Grant Treasury Shares Under Performance-Linked Long-Term Incentive Plan
May 19, 2026
Shiseido will dispose of 63,911 shares of its treasury stock on June 15, 2026 under a performance-linked stock compensation plan, granting shares as long-term incentives to 16 internal directors or executive officers, 4 subsidiary officers, and 22...
Shiseido to Shut Taiwan Hsinchu Plant and Shift Production to Japan
May 12, 2026
Shiseido will close the Hsinchu Factory of its 51%-owned subsidiary Taiwan Shiseido Co., Ltd. and shift production to domestic Japanese bases such as the Nasu Factory. The move aligns with its 2030 Medium-Term Strategy to evolve global operations,...
Shiseido Emphasizes Underlying Profitability in 2026 Q1 Results
May 12, 2026
Shiseido reported its 2026 first-quarter results for the period from January to March, framing performance in terms of net sales growth, core operating profit, and EBITDA. The company emphasized like-for-like net sales metrics that strip out forei...
Shiseido Lifts Profit in Q1 2026 and Confirms Full-Year Outlook
May 12, 2026
Shiseido reported first-quarter 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥231.96 billion, a 1.6% year-on-year increase, with core operating profit surging 57.9% to ¥13.03 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent more than doubling to &#...
Shiseido to Absorb Branding Subsidiary in Streamlining Push
Apr 15, 2026
Shiseido Company, Limited will merge its wholly owned subsidiary Shiseido Creative Co., Ltd. into the parent company through a simplified absorption-type merger effective June 1, 2026, with no new shares or cash consideration as Shiseido already o...
Shiseido to Absorb Digital Subsidiary to Strengthen Group IT and Governance
Apr 15, 2026
Shiseido will execute a simplified absorption-type merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Shiseido Interactive Beauty on June 1, 2026, dissolving the unit after completion. The move follows the planned end of its strategic partnership with Accentur...
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