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GIFT HOLDINGS INC.
(9279)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,323.00
▼(-29.82% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:08/29/26
The score is primarily supported by strong financial performance (good growth and margins, solid balance sheet), but is held back by negative free cash flow and a relatively expensive valuation (high P/E with a low dividend yield). Technical signals are mixed, reflecting a short-term pullback despite longer-term trend support.
Positive Factors
Revenue growth
Revenue growth indicates that GIFT is expanding sales across its restaurant operations and maintaining customer demand. Continued top-line progress can support additional locations, brand investment, and operating leverage, helping sustain earnings growth over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Negative free cash flow
Negative free cash flow means accounting profits are not currently translating into surplus cash after investment and other outflows. If sustained, this could limit internally funded expansion, increase reliance on financing, and reduce flexibility during weaker operating periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue growth
Revenue growth indicates that GIFT is expanding sales across its restaurant operations and maintaining customer demand. Continued top-line progress can support additional locations, brand investment, and operating leverage, helping sustain earnings growth over the next several quarters.
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GIFT HOLDINGS INC. (9279) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥86.27B
Dividend Yield0.56%
Average Volume (3M)285.64K
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.7
Beta (1Y)0.42
Revenue Growth23.66%
EPS Growth48.11%
CountryJP
Employees744
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryRestaurants
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)72.81
Shares Outstanding40,105,800
10 Day Avg. Volume317,510
30 Day Avg. Volume285,636
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.81
Price to Book (P/B)6.24
Price to Sales (P/S)1.80
P/FCF Ratio-58.58
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)79.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥44.01B
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 2008, Gift Holdings Inc. operates a restaurant business with its headquarters located in Machida, Japan. The company manages dining establishments both within Japan and across international territories. As of October 31, 2021, its n...
How the Company Makes Money
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. primarily makes money by selling food and beverages directly to customers at its company-operated restaurants. Revenue is generated per transaction (dine-in and, where offered, takeout) and is driven by customer traffic, average...
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Oct 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 39.92B | 35.88B | 28.47B | 22.98B | 17.02B | 13.47B |
| Gross Profit | 26.95B | 23.96B | 19.33B | 15.57B | 11.84B | 9.71B |
| EBITDA | 5.78B | 4.46B | 3.60B | 2.95B | 2.71B | 2.05B |
| Net Income | 2.92B | 2.19B | 1.88B | 1.60B | 1.54B | 1.08B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 24.21B | 22.24B | 17.10B | 12.53B | 9.91B | 8.28B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.05B | 2.43B | 2.44B | 2.22B | 2.01B | 1.87B |
| Total Debt | 6.15B | 5.80B | 4.00B | 2.30B | 1.75B | 1.81B |
| Total Liabilities | 12.11B | 11.86B | 8.72B | 5.76B | 4.47B | 4.16B |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.06B | 10.34B | 8.37B | 6.77B | 5.43B | 4.12B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.10B | -1.10B | -788.30M | 925.68M | 635.22M | 987.63M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.09B | 4.09B | 3.28B | 2.53B | 2.15B | 2.40B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.50B | -5.50B | -4.34B | -2.95B | -1.81B | -1.71B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.41B | 1.41B | 1.32B | 248.53M | -315.51M | -639.63M |
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. Technical Analysis
Positive
3310.00
Price Trends
2359.81
Negative
2242.78
Negative
2133.87
Positive
Market Momentum
-59.17
Negative
47.67
Neutral
85.45
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9279, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3310 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2092.25, above the 50-day MA of 2359.81, and above the 200-day MA of 2133.87, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -59.17 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.67 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.45 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:9279.
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥136.85B | 16.49 | ― | 1.94% | 7.36% | 24.66% | |
68 Neutral | ¥120.10B | 30.76 | ― | 0.92% | 6.32% | 10.13% | |
66 Neutral | ¥86.27B | 31.68 | ― | 0.56% | 23.66% | 48.11% | |
60 Neutral | ¥54.58B | 21.33 | ― | 2.13% | 16.57% | 32.06% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
55 Neutral | ¥74.30B | -49.88 | ― | 0.41% | -1.11% | -223.03% |
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GIFT HOLDINGS INC. Corporate Events
Gift Holdings Maintains Double-Digit Growth as Ramen Demand Lifts September Sales
Oct 5, 2026
Gift Holdings reported robust September performance, with all-store sales up 25.8% year-on-year and same-store sales rising 3.1%, aided by an extra holiday and cooler weather that boosted demand for ramen despite increased rainfall in the Kanto re...
Gift Holdings Delivers Strong Nine-Month Earnings and Raises Dividend After Share Split
Sep 14, 2026
Gift Holdings reported strong results for the nine months ended July 31, 2026, with net sales rising 23.6% to ¥32.27 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 55.9% to ¥2.46 billion, reflecting solid growth in its rame...
GIFT HOLDINGS Raises Year-End Dividend Forecast After Strong Earnings
Sep 14, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. has revised its dividend policy for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, announcing an increase in the forecast year-end dividend to 8.00 yen per share, equivalent to 16.00 yen on a pre-stock-split basis, up by 1.50 yen from...
GIFT HOLDINGS lifts profit forecast on strong store performance and overseas expansion
Sep 14, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. reported strong year-on-year gains in net sales and profits for the nine months ended July 31, 2026, driven by higher average customer spending following a price revision, solid traffic, and contributions from new stores. Operat...
GIFT HOLDINGS Sets Out Nine-Month Results and Medium-Term Plan
Sep 14, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. released briefing materials summarizing its financial results for the nine months ended July 31, 2026, including an overview of performance and key financial highlights. The materials also outline the company’s full-year f...
Gift Holdings’ August Sales Jump on Strong Traffic and Store Expansion
Sep 3, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS reported robust August performance, with customer traffic strong at both roadside and near-station locations despite cooler temperatures than a year earlier, particularly in the Kanto region. All-store sales in Japan rose 26.2% year-...
GIFT HOLDINGS Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast on Strong Store Performance and Margin Gains
Aug 24, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. has revised upward its consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance at existing domestic stores and improved cost efficiency. The company now expects ...
Gift Holdings Extends Strong Sales Momentum as Store Network Expands
Aug 5, 2026
Gift Holdings reported strong July performance at both roadside and near-station outlets, supported by cooler nationwide temperatures and ongoing QSCA improvements. All-store sales rose 24.1% year-on-year, while same-store sales increased 5.2%, or...
GIFT HOLDINGS Announces Two-for-One Stock Split and Doubling of Authorized Shares
Jul 15, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. has approved a two-for-one split of its common stock, effective September 1, 2026, halving the investment unit to make shares more affordable and boost liquidity. The split will double the number of issued shares to 40,096,202, ...
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. Enhances Shareholder Benefits After Stock Split
Jul 15, 2026
GIFT HOLDINGS INC. has approved an enhancement to its shareholder benefit program following a two-for-one stock split of common shares scheduled for August 31, 2026. The program continues to provide benefits twice a year, with amounts determined b...
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