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Saikaya Co., Ltd.

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Neutral 44 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
¥233.00
▼(-37.53% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/21/26
The score is primarily constrained by financial risk: high leverage (debt-to-equity ~6.3x), negative free cash flow in recent years, and ongoing revenue contraction despite a return to profitability. Technicals add further pressure as the stock trades well below major moving averages, signaling a persistent downtrend. Valuation is reasonable (P/E ~16.3, ~2.08% yield) but provides only modest support given the balance-sheet and cash-flow constraints.
Positive Factors
Return to Profitability
Returning to positive operating profit and net income across 2023–2026 marks a meaningful recovery from the 2021–2022 losses. Although margins are thin, continued profitability can improve resilience and provide an operating base for further stabilization.
Negative Factors
Persistent Revenue Contraction
Revenue has declined in every reported year, limiting the company’s ability to gain operating leverage and making fixed retail costs harder to cover. Persistent contraction also indicates that the return to profitability is not yet supported by a durable growth trend.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Return to Profitability
Returning to positive operating profit and net income across 2023–2026 marks a meaningful recovery from the 2021–2022 losses. Although margins are thin, continued profitability can improve resilience and provide an operating base for further stabilization.
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Saikaya Co., Ltd. (8254) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Saikaya Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Saikaya Department Store Co.,Ltd. operates department stores in Japan. It is involved in the wholesale of watches, jewelry, and precious metal products. The company also engages in trading business and apartment rentals and real estate related int...
How the Company Makes Money
Saikaya primarily makes money through retail sales to consumers at its department store operations, recognizing revenue when merchandise is sold in-store. Key revenue streams generally include (1) direct merchandise sales (e.g., apparel, living/ho...

Saikaya Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Operations have stabilized with positive operating profit and net income in 2023–2026, but profitability remains thin (latest ~2.7% operating margin and ~1.9% net margin) and revenue has declined every year. The balance sheet is the biggest drag with very high leverage (debt-to-equity ~6.3x in 2026). While operating cash flow is positive, free cash flow has been negative in 2024–2026 (latest ~-¥790M), weakening earnings quality.
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
23
Negative
Cash Flow
32
Negative
BreakdownTTMAug 2026Aug 2025Aug 2024Aug 2023Feb 2022
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.64B4.59B4.63B4.95B5.20B13.81B
Gross Profit2.23B1.94B2.30B2.29B3.12B2.82B
EBITDA475.30M502.47M537.30M445.66M378.40M45.24M
Net Income71.91M85.47M110.25M72.70M9.74M-509.68M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets12.75B12.36B12.00B11.81B12.24B12.15B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.45B944.88M1.43B1.65B1.78B1.56B
Total Debt8.65B8.55B8.65B8.66B8.66B8.67B
Total Liabilities11.35B11.00B11.20B11.19B11.66B11.57B
Stockholders Equity1.40B1.36B791.99M617.19M576.34M581.64M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-89.29M-790.00M-89.29M-48.88M295.89M-1.08B
Operating Cash Flow410.25M338.33M410.25M259.71M367.11M-872.27M
Investing Cash Flow-620.35M-1.20B-620.35M-390.97M-135.26M-952.85M
Financing Cash Flow-5.31M371.29M-5.31M-3.88M-3.87M2.45B

Saikaya Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price373.00
Price Trends
50DMA
297.81
Negative
100DMA
288.08
Negative
200DMA
305.51
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-11.96
Positive
RSI
31.27
Neutral
STOCH
4.50
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8254, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 373 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 306.65, above the 50-day MA of 297.81, and above the 200-day MA of 305.51, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -11.96 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 4.50 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:8254.

Saikaya Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
68
Neutral
¥196.69B9.22―3.58%8.92%33.42%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
57
Neutral
¥31.95B-187.17―3.30%-0.24%92.09%
57
Neutral
¥196.76B11.22―3.28%0.92%46.70%
54
Neutral
¥172.76B19.99―1.51%-1.47%119.37%
49
Neutral
¥159.43B-23.65―2.08%10.71%-523.13%
44
Neutral
¥2.04B16.60―2.05%-0.89%-33.97%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:8254
Saikaya Co., Ltd.
244.00
-137.29
-36.01%
JP:3222
United Super Markets Holdings, Inc.
769.00
-82.84
-9.73%
JP:8217
Okuwa Co., Ltd.
788.00
-62.62
-7.36%
JP:8273
Izumi Co., Ltd.
916.00
-52.07
-5.38%
JP:8278
Fuji Co., Ltd.
1,993.00
44.63
2.29%
JP:9956
Valor Holdings Co., Ltd.
1,660.00
229.41
16.04%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Oct 21, 2026