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Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. (7545) AI Stock Analysis
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd.
(TSE/TYO:7545)
The score is primarily supported by strong financial stability (very low leverage) and generally positive cash generation, offset by the latest-year revenue/profitability decline. Technicals are neutral-to-weak versus key moving averages, and valuation appears reasonable but not especially compelling, leading to a mid-range overall score.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. (7545) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
- Market Cap
- JPY 111.73B
- Dividend Yield
- 1.76%
- Average Volume (3M)
- 303.75K
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 16.3
- Beta (1Y)
- 0.20
- Revenue Growth
- 5.07%
- EPS Growth
- -18.11%
- Country
- Japan
- Employees
- 733
- Sector
- General
- Sector Strength
- 55
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. is a Japanese retailer specializing in products for infants and children, operating numerous dedicated outlets across the country. Its extensive inventory caters to newborns, toddlers, and young children, featuring a dive...
How the Company Makes Money
Nishimatsuya primarily makes money through retail sales generated at its network of physical stores in Japan. Revenue is driven by (1) sales of children’s and infant apparel (including private-label and/or value-oriented items) and (2) sales of non-a...
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Strong balance sheet with minimal leverage and steady asset/equity growth supports resilience. Cash flow is generally positive with healthy free cash flow in recent years, though it has been volatile. The key drag is the latest annual (2026) operational downturn with a sharp revenue decline and weaker profitability versus 2025.
Income Statement
67PositiveBalance Sheet
88Very PositiveCash Flow
74Positive| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 193.37B | 193.37B | 185.97B | 177.19B | 169.52B | 163.02B |
| Gross Profit | 64.72B | 64.72B | 62.55B | 60.12B | 57.69B | 57.94B |
| EBITDA | 11.66B | 11.66B | 13.76B | 13.36B | 12.38B | 13.75B |
| Net Income | 6.85B | 6.85B | 8.20B | 8.20B | 7.64B | 8.50B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 160.25B | 160.25B | 149.82B | 141.34B | 129.90B | 122.86B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 72.49B | 72.49B | 67.83B | 63.06B | 59.22B | 60.92B |
| Total Debt | 1.77B | 1.77B | 1.15B | 563.00M | 1.09B | 830.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 61.58B | 61.58B | 58.55B | 56.35B | 52.80B | 50.56B |
| Stockholders Equity | 98.67B | 98.67B | 91.27B | 84.98B | 77.10B | 72.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0 | 8.07B | 6.78B | 8.24B | 918.00M | 7.00B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0 | 10.65B | 9.13B | 11.54B | 3.47B | 8.75B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0 | -2.56B | -1.83B | -4.50B | -2.41B | -1.35B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0 | -2.67B | -2.44B | -2.18B | -2.97B | -4.28B |
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
Overall Rating
JP:755279Outperform
JP:768578Outperform
JP:302868Neutral- JP:754567Neutral
JP:999761Neutral
JP:828145Neutral
Financial Indicators
| Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP:7552 | 79Outperform | JPY 280.96B | 27.89 | ― | 1.56% | 18.63% | 24.52% |
| JP:7685 | 78Outperform | JPY 159.10B | 18.88 | ― | 0.48% | 57.65% | 100.02% |
| JP:3028 | 68Neutral | JPY 87.84B | 14.17 | ― | 2.35% | 6.44% | 14.03% |
| JP:7545 | 67Neutral | JPY 113.67B | 16.28 | ― | 1.76% | 5.07% | -18.11% |
| JP:9997 | 61Neutral | JPY 96.69B | 8.20 | 7.93% | 4.25% | 4.81% | 22.61% |
| Sector * | 55Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
| JP:8281 | 45Neutral | JPY 47.62B | 120.88 | ― | 3.25% | 2.60% | ― |
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
| Show on chart | Ticker | Company Name | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP:7545 | Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. | 1870.00 | -163.98 | -8.06% | |
| JP:9997 | Belluna Co., Ltd. | 1000.00 | 26.53 | 2.73% | |
| JP:3028 | Alpen Co., Ltd. | 2337.00 | 116.38 | 5.24% | |
| JP:7552 | Happinet Corporation | 6100.00 | 3054.56 | 100.30% | |
| JP:7685 | BuySell Technologies Co., Ltd. | 2582.00 | 898.22 | 53.35% | |
| JP:8281 | XEBIO Holdings CO., LTD. | 1077.00 | 21.39 | 2.03% |
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Nishimatsuya Posts July Sales Growth Amid Strong Childcare and Fashion Demand
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. reported preliminary monthly sales figures for July 2026, showing continued year-on-year growth in net sales and customer numbers across all and existing stores, though sales per customer edged slightly lower. The company...
Nishimatsuya Chain Posts Solid Q1 and Raises Profitability Outlook for FY2026
Nishimatsuya Chain reported consolidated results for the three months ended May 20, 2026, posting net sales of ¥54.55 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3.77 billion, with basic earnings per share of ¥62.98. The co...
Nishimatsuya boosts June sales on strong summer and childcare demand
Nishimatsuya Chain reported that domestic net sales for all stores in June 2026 rose 4.9% year on year, supported by a 7.4% increase in customer numbers despite a slight decline in sales per customer. Existing stores also posted higher net sales, up...
Nishimatsuya Sets Terms for New Employee Stock Option Issuance
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has set the detailed terms for its 36th issuance of stock options, which will be allotted to 98 employees as subscription rights to shares. The program will cover up to 132,200 common shares, issued through 1,322 units of...
Nishimatsuya Chain lifts May sales on stronger customer traffic and summer demand
Nishimatsuya Chain reported that in May 2026 domestic net sales rose year-on-year across both all stores and existing stores, supported by an increase in customer numbers despite slightly lower sales per customer. The company continues to adjust its...
Nishimatsuya Sets Terms for 36th Employee Stock Option Issuance
Nishimatsuya Chain has approved the detailed terms for its 36th series of stock options, issuing subscription rights to shares for 99 employees with an allotment date of June 1, 2026. The program covers up to 1,325 units corresponding to 132,500 comm...
Nishimatsuya Sets Terms for 36th Employee Stock Option Issuance
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has approved detailed terms for its 36th issuance of stock options, to be granted as subscription rights to shares for 99 employees on June 1, 2026. The program covers 1,325 option units corresponding to 132,500 common sh...
Nishimatsuya Elevates Taiwan Unit to Specified Subsidiary Status
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has designated its Taiwan-based subsidiary, TAIWAN NISHIMATSUYA CO., LTD., as a specified subsidiary after determining that its stated capital equals or exceeds 10% of the parent company’s capital. The subsidiary, e...
Nishimatsuya Chain Corrects Cash Flow Figures in FY2026 Results
Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. has corrected previously released consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended February 20, 2026, after identifying errors in its consolidated statement of cash flows. The adjustments slightly revise cash flow...
Nishimatsuya Chain Reappoints Independent Panel for Takeover Defense Policy
Nishimatsuya Chain has reappointed three members to its Independent Panel established under its policy for responding to large-scale purchases of the company’s shares, following the expiry of their one-year terms. The move ensures continuity in...
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Date of analysis: Aug 06, 2026