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2809$4159.0059

Kewpie Corp

Food ProcessingVerified

Kewpie Corp maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.94 and cash and equivalents of ¥65.6 billion, which supports operational flexibility and short-term obligations. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term liabilities without relying on external financing. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 further underscores a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at ¥21.7 billion, which is relatively low compared to total equity of ¥324.1 billion. Profitability metrics show Kewpie Corp is performing well relative to industry norms. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 9.41% and return on assets (ROA) of 6.35% are strong, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns. Gross profit of ¥150.9 billion and operating income of ¥32.6 billion reflect solid cost control and pricing power in the food processing industry. Geographically, Kewpie Corp is heavily concentrated in Japan, with the majority of its ¥513.4 billion in revenue derived from domestic operations. The company has limited international exposure, which may limit growth opportunities but also reduces exposure to foreign market volatility. The business is segmented primarily by product lines, with mayonnaise and salad dressings forming the core of its revenue. Looking ahead, Kewpie Corp is projected to maintain steady growth, with revenue expected to increase in the current fiscal year and the following year. Analysts have set a mean price target of ¥4,568.75, suggesting a potential upside from the current market price of ¥4,159. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 18.73 and price-to-book ratio of 1.76 are in line with industry averages, indicating a fairly valued stock. Risk factors for Kewpie Corp are currently low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns identified. The company's dilution potential is minimal, and no significant adjustments have been made to its valuation metrics. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of near-term dilution, with no pressure expected in the next 12 months. Recent filings and transcripts have not revealed any material events that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial health. The company's financial performance and strategic direction remain stable, with no major disruptions reported in the latest disclosures.

30-day price · 2809+41.00 (+1.0%)
Low$3880.00High$4236.00Close$4142.00As of20 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyKewpie Corp
Ticker2809.T
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Kewpie Corp is a Japanese food processing company that produces and sells mayonnaise, salad dressings, and other condiments, generating revenue primarily through the sale of branded food products to retail and foodservice channels.

Classification. Kewpie Corp is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Kewpie Corp maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.94 and cash and equivalents of ¥65.6 billion, which supports operational flexibility and short-term obligations. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term liabilities without relying on external financing. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 further underscores a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at ¥21.7 billion, which is relatively low compared to total equity of ¥324.1 billion. Profitability metrics show Kewpie Corp is performing well relative to industry norms. The company's return on equity (ROE) of 9.41% and return on assets (ROA) of 6.35% are strong, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns. Gross profit of ¥150.9 billion and operating income of ¥32.6 billion reflect solid cost control and pricing power in the food processing industry. Geographically, Kewpie Corp is heavily concentrated in Japan, with the majority of its ¥513.4 billion in revenue derived from domestic operations. The company has limited international exposure, which may limit growth opportunities but also reduces exposure to foreign market volatility. The business is segmented primarily by product lines, with mayonnaise and salad dressings forming the core of its revenue. Looking ahead, Kewpie Corp is projected to maintain steady growth, with revenue expected to increase in the current fiscal year and the following year. Analysts have set a mean price target of ¥4,568.75, suggesting a potential upside from the current market price of ¥4,159. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 18.73 and price-to-book ratio of 1.76 are in line with industry averages, indicating a fairly valued stock. Risk factors for Kewpie Corp are currently low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns identified. The company's dilution potential is minimal, and no significant adjustments have been made to its valuation metrics. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of near-term dilution, with no pressure expected in the next 12 months. Recent filings and transcripts have not revealed any material events that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial health. The company's financial performance and strategic direction remain stable, with no major disruptions reported in the latest disclosures.
Key takeaways
  • Kewpie Corp has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.94 and low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.
  • The company's ROE of 9.41% and ROA of 6.35% indicate efficient use of capital and strong profitability.
  • Revenue is heavily concentrated in Japan, with limited international exposure.
  • Analysts project a mean price target of ¥4,568.75, suggesting potential upside from the current market price.
  • The company faces low liquidity and dilution risks, with no near-term dilution pressure expected.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$513.42B
Gross profit$150.93B
Operating income$32.63B
Net income$30.51B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$31.80B
CapEx-$16.53B
Free cash flow$26.90B
Total assets$480.53B
Total liabilities$156.47B
Total equity$324.06B
Cash & equivalents$65.60B
Long-term debt$21.67B
Valuation
Market price$4159.00
Market cap$571.43B
Enterprise value$527.50B
P/E18.7
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.0
EV/Op income16.2
EV/OCF16.6
P/B1.8
P/Tangible book1.8
Tangible book$324.06B
Net cash$43.93B
Current ratio1.9
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA6.3%
ROE9.4%
Cash conversion1.0%
CapEx/Revenue-3.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food Processing · cohort 6 companies
Metric2809Activity
Op margin6.4%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%top quartile
Net margin5.9%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%above median
Gross margin29.4%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%above median
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-3.2%5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity7.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target4,568.75 JPY
Median price target4,500.00 JPY
High price target5,050.00 JPY
Low price target4,100.00 JPY
Mean recommendation2.22 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count5.00
Hold count3.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate188.74 JPY
Last actual EPS220.63 JPY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-21 00:42 UTCJob: 8f90ce56