Ichimasa Kamaboko Co Ltd
Ichimasa Kamaboko Co Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.17, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited excess. Free cash flow is negative at -216,694,000 JPY, reflecting capital expenditure outpacing operating cash flow. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 5.04% and a return on assets of 2.46%, both below the industry median for Food Processing companies. The company's operating margin is 2.7%, and net margin is 2.16%, which are in line with the sector average but indicate limited room for margin expansion. The company's revenue is split between two segments: Seafood Paste, Prepared Food and Mushroom. No specific revenue concentration by geography is disclosed, but the company is primarily focused on the Japanese market. The company also operates in warehousing and cargo transportation, which may contribute to operational complexity and cost structure. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a revenue of 34,579,066,000 JPY, with no specific growth rate provided. Analysts have recorded the last actual revenue at 34,579,070,000 JPY, suggesting a stable performance. No forward-looking guidance is available for the next fiscal year. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could limit financial flexibility. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would materially impact the company's operations or valuation. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, have been disclosed that would materially impact the company's operations or valuation.
Business. Ichimasa Kamaboko Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of marine products and maitake mushrooms, operating through two business segments: Seafood Paste, Prepared Food and Mushroom.
Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Ichimasa Kamaboko Co Ltd has a moderate debt load and a current ratio near 1.17, indicating acceptable short-term liquidity.
- The company's profitability metrics are in line with the industry average but show limited upside potential.
- Revenue is split between two core segments, with no disclosed geographic concentration.
- The company's free cash flow is negative, driven by capital expenditures exceeding operating cash flow.
- Risk factors include a negative net cash position after debt, but dilution risk is low.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.