Maruyoshi Center Inc

Maruyoshi Center Inc has a market price of 4,585 JPY per share, with a market capitalization of 4.29 billion JPY. The company's price-to-earnings ratio is 32.64, and its price-to-book ratio is 1.31, indicating a moderate premium to book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 33.43, suggesting a high valuation relative to operating performance. The company's profitability is modest, with a return on equity of 4.01% and a return on assets of 0.79%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing retailers, indicating that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. The operating margin is 0.68%, and the net profit margin is 0.31%, both of which are low compared to industry benchmarks. Maruyoshi Center Inc's revenue is concentrated in four Japanese prefectures: Kagawa, Tokushima, Ehime, and Hyogo. The company does not disclose segment-level revenue, but its geographic exposure is limited to these regions, which may increase regional economic risk. The company's retail and food manufacturing operations are subject to local demand fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the input data. The company's operating cash flow is 2.16 billion JPY, and its free cash flow is 377 million JPY, indicating a positive but limited cash generation capacity. The capital expenditure of -417 million JPY suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets. The company faces moderate liquidity risk, with a current ratio of 0.45, indicating that it has insufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.94, suggesting a high level of leverage. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk, but the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its financial flexibility. Recent events include the latest financial results, with a net income of 131 million JPY and an operating income of 290 million JPY. The company's cash and equivalents are 923 million JPY, which is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of 6.33 billion JPY. The company's financial health is further constrained by its high debt levels and limited liquidity.