Sugi Holdings Co Ltd (JP:7649)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,339.00
▼(-9.56% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:04/10/26
The score is primarily supported by strong revenue growth and improved 2026 cash generation, but is held back by thin margins and a clear step-up in debt since 2025. Technicals are mildly supportive with positive momentum, while valuation is only average due to a ~23x P/E and a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue growth
Consistent multi-year revenue growth with acceleration in 2025 and continued 2026 growth indicates expanding store sales and prescription volumes. Durable top-line momentum enhances scale, funds reinvestment for store expansion or merchandising, and helps offset structurally thin unit margins over time.
Negative Factors
Thin net margins
Net margins near roughly 3% reflect structurally low profitability for the drugstore model. Thin margins limit the firm's buffer against input-cost inflation or reimbursement pressure, constrain internal funding for growth initiatives, and force reliance on volume and procurement gains to improve returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue growth
Consistent multi-year revenue growth with acceleration in 2025 and continued 2026 growth indicates expanding store sales and prescription volumes. Durable top-line momentum enhances scale, funds reinvestment for store expansion or merchandising, and helps offset structurally thin unit margins over time.
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Sugi Holdings Co (7649) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥582.77B
Dividend Yield0.96%
Average Volume (3M)634.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta (1Y)0.16
Revenue Growth15.07%
EPS Growth72.98%
CountryJP
Employees8,724
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Pharmaceuticals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)227.92
Shares Outstanding189,992,510
10 Day Avg. Volume884,930
30 Day Avg. Volume634,130
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)2.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio10.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,415.00Price Target Upside-7.50% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)183.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.10T
Sugi Holdings Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Obu, Japan, Sugi Holdings Co.,Ltd. was established in 1976. This Japanese enterprise primarily operates a network of drugstores across the country. In addition to its retail activities, the company extends its offerings to include...
How the Company Makes Money
Sugi Holdings primarily earns revenue through (1) retail sales at its drugstores and (2) prescription dispensing services at in-store (or adjacent) pharmacies. Retail revenue is generated from the sale of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, cosmetic...
Sugi Holdings Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 964.38B | 1.01T | 878.02B | 744.48B | 667.65B | 625.48B |
| Gross Profit | 305.06B | 321.20B | 275.04B | 228.84B | 202.52B | 191.49B |
| EBITDA | 58.20B | 66.16B | 56.18B | 46.24B | 40.56B | 38.74B |
| Net Income | 41.25B | 44.98B | 25.69B | 21.98B | 19.01B | 19.39B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 554.80B | 614.49B | 495.12B | 391.99B | 353.25B | 336.38B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 109.36B | 111.21B | 52.79B | 47.43B | 70.64B | 71.83B |
| Total Debt | 42.81B | 94.04B | 47.72B | 2.76B | 1.95B | 2.31B |
| Total Liabilities | 278.51B | 324.02B | 244.41B | 158.62B | 136.71B | 122.49B |
| Stockholders Equity | 276.28B | 290.46B | 250.70B | 233.36B | 216.54B | 213.89B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 63.69B | 13.31B | 8.21B | 20.09B | -13.57B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 86.78B | 36.94B | 39.04B | 38.28B | 7.17B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -69.64B | -33.28B | -30.98B | -23.26B | -23.89B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 41.21B | 11.63B | -5.28B | -14.21B | -5.29B |
Sugi Holdings Co Technical Analysis
Positive
3692.00
Price Trends
3061.77
Positive
3296.38
Negative
3449.10
Negative
Market Momentum
25.17
Negative
57.79
Neutral
69.39
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7649, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3692 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2974.65, above the 50-day MA of 3061.77, and above the 200-day MA of 3449.10, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 25.17 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.39 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7649.
Sugi Holdings Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥205.78B | 12.59 | ― | 2.35% | 7.84% | 17.59% | |
68 Neutral | ¥445.13B | 14.19 | 11.37% | 3.04% | 5.08% | 2.07% | |
67 Neutral | ¥337.81B | 18.04 | ― | 0.41% | 14.59% | 7.84% | |
66 Neutral | ¥582.77B | 12.44 | 15.71% | 0.96% | 15.07% | 72.98% | |
62 Neutral | ¥899.37B | 13.83 | ― | 1.72% | ― | ― | |
60 Neutral | ¥490.73B | 15.57 | ― | 0.93% | 6.74% | 6.60% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
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Sugi Holdings Co Corporate Events
Sugi Holdings Completes Treasury Stock Disposition for Restricted Stock Compensation
Jun 15, 2026
Sugi Holdings has completed the payment procedures for a previously approved disposition of treasury stock to be used as restricted stock remuneration. The transaction involves issuing 34,219 shares of common stock at ¥2,991 per share, for a ...
Sugi Holdings Posts Strong May Sales and Expands Store Network
Jun 15, 2026
Sugi Holdings reported that in May 2026, existing-store sales at Sugi Pharmacy rose 6.4% year on year, driven by a 6.6% increase in the drugstore segment and a 5.8% gain in the prescription business. On an all-store basis, which reflects network e...
SUGI Holdings Clarifies Relationship With Major Associated Shareholder Sugi Shoji
May 28, 2026
SUGI Holdings has disclosed that Sugi Shoji Co., Ltd., an asset management company for President Katsunori Sugiura and Senior Vice President Shinya Sugiura, holds 37.43% of its voting rights, while the two executives directly hold an additional 0....
Sugi Holdings to Grant ¥102 Million in Restricted Stock to Group Executives
May 21, 2026
Sugi Holdings has approved the disposal of 34,219 shares of treasury stock, worth about ¥102 million, as restricted stock remuneration to 45 internal directors, executive officers, and group company directors. The move expands a stock-based c...
Sugi Holdings Posts Strong April Sales Growth and Expands Store Network
May 15, 2026
Sugi Holdings reported that in April 2026, Sugi Pharmacy’s existing-store sales rose 5.3% year on year, driven by a 3.6% increase in the drugstore business and a robust 9.3% gain in the prescription business. On an all-store basis, sales cli...
Sugi Holdings Posts Strong March Sales and Expands Store Network
Apr 15, 2026
Sugi Holdings reported that in March 2026 existing-store sales at Sugi Pharmacy rose 5.7% year on year, driven by a 3.2% increase in the drugstore segment and a robust 12.0% gain in the prescription business. On an all-store basis, sales climbed 8...
SUGI Holdings Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split and Confirms Unchanged Effective Dividend
Apr 9, 2026
SUGI Holdings will implement a 2-for-1 stock split of its common shares, effective September 1, 2026, doubling the number of issued shares to about 380 million. The move aims to lower the share price per investment unit, making the stock more acce...
SUGI Holdings Fast-Tracks Full Control of Seki Yakuhin to Strengthen Drugstore Network
Apr 9, 2026
SUGI Holdings will accelerate its acquisition of Seki Yakuhin Co., Ltd., a drugstore and dispensing pharmacy chain rooted in Saitama Prefecture, converting it from an equity method affiliate to a consolidated subsidiary earlier than the originally...
Sugi Holdings Breaks ¥1 Trillion in Sales as Profit Surges 75%
Apr 9, 2026
Sugi Holdings reported robust consolidated results for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales surpassing ¥1 trillion, up 15.1% year on year, and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 75.1%. Operating profit rose 14....
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