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Sanrio Company
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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,416.00
▲(17.02% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/11/26
The score is driven primarily by very strong financial performance (high margins, strong free cash flow, and improved leverage). Technicals support the trend but are tempered by overbought signals (RSI/Stoch). Valuation is the main drag due to a high P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue Expansion
The substantial multi-year revenue increase indicates stronger character monetization, broader commercial reach, and sustained demand for Sanrio’s IP. Continued expansion supports operating leverage and provides a durable platform for licensing and merchandise growth.
Negative Factors
Historical Earnings Volatility
The prior loss demonstrates that Sanrio’s earnings can weaken sharply during demand shocks or adverse operating conditions. Although the recovery has been strong, this history indicates that character popularity, consumer spending, and execution remain important sources of long-term variability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Expansion
The substantial multi-year revenue increase indicates stronger character monetization, broader commercial reach, and sustained demand for Sanrio’s IP. Continued expansion supports operating leverage and provides a durable platform for licensing and merchandise growth.
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Sanrio Company (8136) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.53T
Dividend Yield1.05%
Average Volume (3M)12.88M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta (1Y)0.74
Revenue Growth27.62%
EPS Growth19.75%
CountryJP
Employees2,157
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)46.17
Shares Outstanding1,277,041,500
10 Day Avg. Volume12,533,870
30 Day Avg. Volume12,878,999
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.76
Price to Book (P/B)7.57
Price to Sales (P/S)6.08
P/FCF Ratio23.38
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,566.67Price Target Upside29.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)53.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥230.68B
Sanrio Company Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sanrio Company, Ltd., alongside its subsidiaries, conducts business worldwide and in Japan, primarily focusing on the conceptualization, design, and distribution of social communication gifts, greeting cards, and books. The firm's expansive portfo...
How the Company Makes Money
Sanrio primarily makes money by monetizing its character intellectual property (IP) through a mix of licensing and direct commercial activities. A core revenue stream is character licensing, where Sanrio grants third-party manufacturers and brand ...
Sanrio Company Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
92
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 203.03B | 194.09B | 144.90B | 99.98B | 72.62B | 52.76B |
| Gross Profit | 155.98B | 148.56B | 108.68B | 71.13B | 49.06B | 33.07B |
| EBITDA | 84.35B | 80.87B | 57.99B | 30.78B | 15.42B | 6.81B |
| Net Income | 55.94B | 54.61B | 41.73B | 17.58B | 8.16B | 3.42B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 247.71B | 234.68B | 202.41B | 156.06B | 100.70B | 83.81B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 136.07B | 125.43B | 118.98B | 90.44B | 52.01B | 38.40B |
| Total Debt | 12.56B | 19.02B | 45.32B | 54.72B | 23.47B | 22.67B |
| Total Liabilities | 84.33B | 78.71B | 94.79B | 91.16B | 44.41B | 40.01B |
| Stockholders Equity | 163.17B | 155.79B | 107.03B | 64.61B | 56.01B | 43.64B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 50.46B | 39.56B | 20.49B | 10.87B | 4.49B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 52.90B | 42.02B | 22.17B | 11.53B | 5.06B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -21.20B | 7.08B | -3.46B | -2.08B | 2.30B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -38.44B | -16.85B | 15.70B | -2.72B | -9.11B |
Sanrio Company Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | ¥172.95B | 16.94 | ― | 2.23% | 18.63% | 24.52% | |
77 Outperform | ¥10.45B | 13.47 | ― | 2.66% | 17.13% | 71.84% | |
77 Outperform | ¥1.53T | 27.21 | 43.16% | 1.13% | 27.62% | 19.75% | |
75 Outperform | ¥52.99B | 19.18 | ― | 1.32% | 9.16% | 47.03% | |
73 Outperform | ¥15.93B | 9.71 | ― | 0.23% | 11.20% | 51.35% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | ¥104.23B | 8.78 | 7.95% | 3.44% | 4.35% | 37.52% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Sanrio Company Corporate Events
Sanrio to Grant Restricted Treasury Shares to Over 1,100 Employees
Aug 19, 2026
Sanrio Company, Ltd. has approved the disposal of 366,220 treasury shares as part of a restricted stock remuneration plan, allocating stock worth about 437 million yen to 1,119 managing executives, officers, and employees. The shares, priced at 1,...
Sanrio Sets Terms for Performance-Based Equity Compensation Trust
Aug 10, 2026
Sanrio Company, Ltd. has approved and detailed the introduction of a performance-based equity compensation plan for its directors, following shareholder approval at its June annual meeting. The scheme uses a trust structure funded by up to 600 mil...
Sanrio Delivers Solid Q1 Earnings and Confirms Full-Year Outlook
Aug 10, 2026
Sanrio reported strong first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with net sales rising 20.7% year on year to ¥52.0 billion and operating profit up 11.1% to ¥22.4 billion, while profit attributable to owners of the pare...
Sanrio Sues Former Managing Director Over Improper U.S. Compensation
Jul 30, 2026
Sanrio has filed a damages lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against a former managing director who resigned in May 2026 over the improper receipt of compensation from the company’s U.S. subsidiary. The claim totals ¥404.38 million, c...
Sanrio Sets July 31 Continuation Meeting to Complete 66th Shareholders’ Assembly
Jun 25, 2026
Sanrio Company has set July 31, 2026, as the date for a continuation meeting of its 66th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, following shareholder approval to delegate scheduling authority to the Board. The continuation meeting will be held ...
Sanrio Lowers Conversion Price on 2028 Convertible Bonds After Dividend and Stock Split
Jun 23, 2026
Sanrio Company has adjusted the conversion price of its Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2028, lowering it from ¥507.9 to ¥504.1 per share, effective from April 1, 2026. This change follows a Board-approved year-end dividend of ¥38...
Sanrio Raises Year-End Dividend After Strong Profit Beat
Jun 23, 2026
Sanrio’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 38 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up from 33 yen a year earlier and above the previous forecast of 35 yen. The total payout will be 9.214 billion yen, and the divide...
Sanrio boosts profits, hikes dividend and splits stock as character business surges
Jun 23, 2026
Sanrio reported strong full-year results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales climbing 33.9% to ¥194.1 billion and operating profit surging 50.3% to ¥77.9 billion, underscoring robust demand for its character business...
Sanrio Sets June 23 Date to Release Delayed FY2026 Earnings After Governance Probe
Jun 17, 2026
Sanrio Company, Ltd., the Japanese character licensing and merchandising group behind globally popular brands like Hello Kitty, operates across retail, entertainment, and themed attractions. The company monetizes its intellectual property through ...
Sanrio Withdraws Board Proposal, Retains Veteran Audit Committee Director
Jun 8, 2026
Sanrio has withdrawn a proposal for the election of a new outside director serving as an Audit and Supervisory Committee member at its 66th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, after nominee Mayumi Umezawa asked to withdraw her candidacy for ...
Sanrio probe finds improper U.S. director compensation but limited earnings impact
May 29, 2026
Sanrio has disclosed the findings of a special investigation into allegations that a managing director received improper compensation from its U.S. subsidiary, Sanrio Inc., beyond amounts approved by the parent company’s remuneration committ...
Sanrio to Tie Executive Pay More Closely to Performance With New Equity Plan
May 29, 2026
Sanrio has decided to overhaul its executive pay structure by replacing its current restricted stock remuneration with a new performance equity compensation plan for directors residing in Japan, excluding audit committee and outside directors. Sub...
Sanrio to Delay Financial Reporting and Add Continuation Shareholder Meeting After Pay Probe
May 29, 2026
Sanrio has decided to convene a continuation meeting of its 66th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders because its business report and audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 are not yet ready. The delay stems from...
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