Yamatane Corp
Yamatane's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.67 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow is negative at -4.55 billion JPY, while operating cash flow stands at 5.80 billion JPY. Profitability metrics show Yamatane's return on equity at 5.3%, below the industry median of 7.2%, and return on assets at 1.85%, below the median of 3.5%. Gross profit of 10.11 billion JPY represents 12.5% of revenue, which is in line with the industry median of 12.3%. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Distribution, Food Related, Information, and Real Estate. No single segment exceeds 35% of total revenue, and geographic exposure is primarily concentrated in Japan, with no material international revenue disclosed. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a projected revenue increase of 2.1% year-over-year, with a 1.8% growth expected in the following year. This aligns with the industry's moderate growth trajectory, though Yamatane's operating income growth is expected to lag at 0.9% in the current year. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a current ratio below 1. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure expected. The company has not issued new shares in the past 12 months, and no dilutive events are disclosed in recent filings. Recent events include a 10-K filing disclosing no material changes in business operations or risk factors. The company's latest earnings report showed an EPS of 149.71 JPY, in line with analyst estimates.
Business. Yamatane Corporation operates in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, generating revenue through distribution, food sales, information services, and real estate activities.
Classification. Yamatane is classified under Food Retail & Distribution within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Yamatane's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32.
- Profitability metrics are below industry medians, particularly in return on equity and assets.
- Revenue is diversified across four segments, with no single segment dominating the business.
- Growth projections are modest, with a 2.1% revenue increase expected in the current fiscal year.
- Liquidity risk is medium, with negative net cash and a current ratio of 0.67.
- Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure expected.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.