Kirin Holdings Company stock analysis
Kirin Holdings Company (KNBWF) Stock Price & Analysis
KNBWF Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $19.16 - $20.43
- 52-Week Range
- $13.75 - $20.55
- Previous Close
- $18.82
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- $15.60B
- Enterprise Value
- $3.25T
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $168.07B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $843.60B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 12.5
- Beta
- 0.14
- Next Earnings
- Feb 15, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.24
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Dec 31, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 2.37%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Profitability
The recovery in net margin and stronger operating profitability indicate that Kirin is converting its broad consumer and healthcare portfolio into healthier earnings. If maintained, improved profitability can support reinvestment, strengthen resilience against cost pressure, and provide a more durable base for future growth.
Manageable Leverage And Improving Returns
Leverage appears manageable rather than rapidly escalating, while the rebound in returns on shareholders’ capital signals better use of the existing asset and capital base. This combination gives Kirin financial flexibility to operate across its businesses without balance-sheet risk becoming the central constraint.
Improving Free Cash Flow
The strong improvement in free cash flow increases Kirin’s capacity to fund operations, capital needs, shareholder distributions, and potential growth initiatives from internally generated resources. Although conversion efficiency remains imperfect, the upward cash-flow trajectory is a constructive sign for medium-term financial durability.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Conversion
Weak conversion of accounting earnings into cash reduces the quality and flexibility of Kirin’s current profit stream. It may limit internally funded investment or distributions relative to reported earnings and leaves the business needing sustained improvement in working-capital and cash-generation efficiency.
Meaningful And Historically Higher Debt
Kirin’s balance sheet is not especially conservative because absolute debt remains substantial and leverage is higher than in 2022. This can restrict capital-allocation flexibility and increase the importance of stable operating performance, particularly if profitability or cash generation weakens.
Modest Growth And Limited Margin Cushion
Low-single-digit revenue growth and mid-single-digit net margins leave limited earnings cushion if demand softens or operating costs rise. The business has improved from weaker periods, but sustaining meaningful profit expansion will require continued growth, favorable mix, or further efficiency gains.
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Company Description
Kirin Holdings Company
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, a global enterprise established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1885, is broadly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic drinks, and pharmaceuticals. The company's operations are organized into four key segments: Japan Beer and Spirits, Japan Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Oceania Integrated Beverages, and Pharmaceuticals. Its diverse product range encompasses various alcoholic offerings like beers (including happo-shu), wines, whiskies, and spirits such as Four Roses bourbon, alongside non-alcoholic options including soft drinks (like Coca-Cola products), dairy items, and fruit juices. Kirin also produces a variety of food products, including margarine, jams, honey, and sake. Beyond consumables, the company develops and sells pharmaceutical products, biochemicals, amino acids, and nucleic acids. Furthermore, Kirin manages factories and a theme park, operates Kirin City beer pubs, and functions as an insurance agent. The company adopted its current name in July 2007, having previously been known as Kirin Brewery Company, Limited.
- Sector
- Consumerdefensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Alcoholic
- CEO
- Yoshinori Isozaki
- Employees
- 31,144
- Website
- www.kirinholdings.com
- Address
- Nakano Central Park South, Tokyo, TY, 164-0001, JP
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KNBWF Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |









