Meiji Shipping Group Co. Ltd. stock analysis
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Meiji Shipping Group Co. Ltd. (9115) Stock Price & Analysis
9115 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 866.00 - JPY 893.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 600.00 - JPY 1,760.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 850.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 31.73K
- Market Cap
- JPY 29.95B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 195.91B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 52.72B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 153.59B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 10.6
- Beta
- 0.51
- Next Earnings
- Jan 22, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 0.56%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistently Positive Operating Cash Flow
Consistently positive operating cash flow gives the shipping business an internal source of liquidity even as results fluctuate. That recurring cash generation can support vessel operations, debt service, and selective investment, although the latest year was weaker.
Growing Equity Base
Equity has grown over time, strengthening the capital base and providing a larger cushion than in earlier periods of very high leverage. This supports financial resilience and may improve capacity to absorb shipping-cycle volatility, despite debt still being elevated.
Positive Profitability
Profitability remains positive, with net margin improving to about 7.0% in 2026 from 4.2% in 2025 and ROE still positive. That provides an earnings base for the company, though margins remain below earlier peaks and continue to fluctuate.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Margin Compression
The 2026 revenue decline and sharp margin compression show that earnings remain exposed to the shipping cycle. Lower operating profitability can reduce funds available for fleet investment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns if weaker conditions persist.
Elevated Leverage
Although leverage has improved substantially from earlier levels, debt-to-equity near 2.9x remains a meaningful financial overhang. Elevated borrowing can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to weaker profits, and reduce flexibility during a shipping downturn.
Weakening Free Cash Flow Conversion
The sharp reduction in free cash flow and roughly 20% conversion of net income indicate weaker cash earnings quality in the latest period. Less surplus cash can limit debt repayment and reinvestment capacity, even though operating cash flow remains positive.
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Company Description
Meiji Shipping Group Co. Ltd.
Meiji Shipping Co., Ltd., established in Kobe, Japan, in 1911, operates globally through its diverse business portfolio encompassing International Shipping, Hotel-Related Services, and Real Estate Leasing. The company's primary maritime division owns and manages a broad fleet of vessels, including crude and refined oil tankers, carriers for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petroleum gas (LPG), as well as car, chip, and various bulk carriers. These vessels are predominantly utilized under time charter arrangements with other shipping firms. Beyond asset ownership, Meiji Shipping delivers a comprehensive array of maritime services, such as ship management, related transaction support, construction supervision, remodeling, inspection services, business planning, ship finance, and commercial management. It also focuses on seafarer manning and training, providing IT solutions for vessels, and marketing marine equipment and parts. Further diversifying its operations, the company is involved in building operations and management, and operates nursery schools. Its real estate activities include housing rentals and the development of office buildings. Additionally, Meiji Shipping offers various specialized services, suchch as sales of machinery for ships and ports, tugboat operations, non-life and cancer insurance agency, freight forwarding, and catering. Its hospitality sector features hotels, resorts, Chinese and Japanese restaurants, and a golf course.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Integrated Freight & Logistics
- CEO
- Takaya Uchida
- Employees
- 634
- Website
- www.meiji-group.com
- Address
- 32 Akashi-machi, Kobe, HY, 650-0037, JP
Meiji Shipping Group Co. Ltd. (9115) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| Technical Analysis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |

