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Watami Co., Ltd. (7522) Stock Price & Analysis

7522 Stock Chart & Stats

¥855.00¥13.00(1.54%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 850JPY 900JPY 950JPY 1,0003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 851.00 - JPY 861.00
52-Week Range
JPY 835.00 - JPY 1,050.00
Previous Close
JPY 842.00
Volume
69.00K
Average Volume (3M)
189.84K
Market Cap
JPY 34.70B
Enterprise Value
JPY 32.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 44.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 27.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
6.6
Beta
0.37
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.17%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Turnaround

The shift from losses in 2022 to sustained profitability demonstrates meaningful operational recovery. Continued positive earnings provide a stronger base for reinvestment and debt management, while the improvement across recent periods suggests the turnaround has become more durable than a single-quarter event.

Revenue Growth And Gross Margin

Strong trailing revenue growth combined with a gross margin near 55% indicates that Watami is converting customer demand into a meaningful gross profit pool. The improved EBIT margin also suggests operating leverage and supports more resilient earnings as sales expand.

Improving Leverage

The decline in debt-to-equity and expansion of equity strengthen Watami’s capital structure relative to its 2022–2024 position. Lower leverage can reduce balance-sheet pressure, improve financial resilience, and preserve greater capacity to support operations through changing restaurant conditions.

Bears Say

Still-significant Debt Burden

Although leverage has improved, debt remains close to the level of shareholders’ equity, keeping financial obligations material relative to the business. This can limit flexibility for expansion or other capital needs and leave earnings more exposed if operating conditions weaken.

Uneven Free Cash Flow

Positive free cash flow supports the business, but the recent decline and weak conversion versus net income indicate that accounting earnings are not translating consistently into cash. Persistent inconsistency could constrain internally funded investment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

Modest Net Profitability

A net margin near 5.5% leaves limited room to absorb cost increases or demand weakness, particularly in a consumer-facing restaurant business. Volatile annual revenue growth further reduces confidence that recent earnings improvements will compound smoothly over the next several periods.

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7522 FAQ

What was Watami Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watami Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥835.00 and its highest was ¥1050.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Watami Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥34.70B.
When is Watami Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Watami Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Watami Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥37.46 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Watami Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Watami Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Watami Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.17%. 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 ¥37.46 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.95%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watami Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7522
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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