Watami Co., Ltd. (JP:7522)
:7522
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7522 Stock Chart & Stats
¥920.00
-¥10.00(-1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥920.00
-¥10.00(-1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥892.00 - ¥1,076.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.00K
Average Volume (3M)79.94K
Market Cap
¥36.53B
Enterprise Value¥22.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥45.95B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥29.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)102.42
Shares Outstanding42,684,880
10 Day Avg. Volume62,400
30 Day Avg. Volume79,936
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.38
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profit RecoveryConsistent multi-year revenue growth and a return to sustained profits indicate a credible operational turnaround. This durable recovery improves fixed-cost absorption and supports reinvestment in formats and service quality, strengthening competitive position over the medium term.
Improved Leverage And ROEMaterial reduction in leverage and healthier equity levels lower financial risk and enhance borrowing capacity. Mid-teens ROE shows earnings are translating into shareholder returns, enabling selective investment and providing resilience versus prior high-leverage periods.
Positive Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow across multiple years supports internal funding for capex, store refreshes and working capital needs. Strong FCF in 2026 enhances capacity to reinvest and reduce reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Bears Say
Low Net MarginA net margin around 4.4% leaves limited buffer against cost inflation or demand shocks in the restaurant industry. Despite solid gross margins, modest bottom-line profitability heightens sensitivity to labor, food costs and traffic volatility, constraining durable cash flow upside.
Weak Cash ConversionDeclining conversion of earnings into free cash flow and low operating cash flow relative to revenue signal working-capital swings or reinvestment needs. This reduces available internal funding for expansions, dividends or debt reduction, and raises reliance on financing in stress periods.
Remaining Debt BurdenAlthough leverage has improved, a still-sizable debt load increases interest and refinancing risk in a cyclical sector. Elevated indebtedness can limit strategic flexibility, constrain capital allocation and make the company vulnerable if demand softens or input costs spike.
Watami Co., Ltd. News
7522 FAQ
What was Watami Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watami Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥892.00 and its highest was ¥1076.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥36.53B.
When is Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Watami Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Watami Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -¥1.383 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥1.383.
Is Watami Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watami Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Watami Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Watami Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.04%. See more information on Watami Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Watami Co., Ltd. have?
Watami Co., Ltd. has 42,684,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watami Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watami Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥1.383 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.032%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watami Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7522
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Company Description
Watami Co., Ltd.
Watami Co., Ltd. engages in the food, home food, and agriculture services business in Japan and internationally. The company operates restaurants. It also engages in organic farming, livestock, and dairy businesses; and development, construction, operation, and management of wind power generation facilities. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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