Kibun Foods Inc

Kibun Foods Inc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing relative to equity. 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 buffer. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 8,527,497,000 JPY, but this is offset by long-term debt of 28,627,362,000 JPY, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt.

In terms of profitability, Kibun Foods Inc reports a return on equity (ROE) of 1.56% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.41%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the food processing industry, indicating that the company is generating relatively modest returns for its shareholders and asset base.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements. There is no detailed breakdown of geographic exposure provided in the available data, but the company's operations are primarily based in Japan. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes.

Kibun Foods Inc's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company's operating income of 577,727,000 JPY and net income of 292,354,000 JPY suggest a stable, albeit modest, performance. The company's capital expenditure of -1,026,016,000 JPY indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may signal a focus on cost optimization or a strategic shift in capital allocation.

The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key financial flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet long-term obligations without additional financing. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding.

Recent events and disclosures include the latest actual EPS of 113.36 JPY and actual revenue of 108,912,140,000 JPY, as reported by analysts. These figures provide a snapshot of the company's recent performance but do not indicate any significant changes in strategy or operations.

Revenue grew 2.1% year-over-year to JPY 108.9 billion in fiscal 2025, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion.

Operating income increased 2.9% to JPY 4.4 billion in fiscal 2025, indicating improved operational efficiency and cost management.

Cash conversion of 18.98% ranks as best-in-class within the Food Processing cohort, highlighting superior cash generation capabilities.

Long-term debt decreased to JPY 27.9 billion in fiscal 2025, reflecting a deliberate strategy to reduce leverage and strengthen the balance sheet.

Dilution risk is assessed as low, providing reassurance to existing shareholders regarding potential equity value erosion from new issuances.

The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53 places the company in the bottom quartile of its cohort, indicating excessive financial leverage.

Operating margin of 2.35% and net margin of 1.19% both fall significantly below the Food Processing cohort medians.

Credit risk is flagged as high, suggesting potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations or securing favorable financing terms.

Revenue ¥35.85B, +2,4% YoY; Operating income −7,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥35.85B, +2,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income −7,3% YoY
• ▍Net income −22,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.5%

Revenue ¥23.99B, −2,7% YoY; Operating income −2 981,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥23.99B, −2,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −2 981,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −282,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin -4.6%

Revenue ¥24.87B, +7,6% YoY; Operating income −21,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥24.87B, +7,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −21,0% YoY
• ▍Net income −79,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.2%

Revenue ¥26.16B, +6,2% YoY; Operating income +15,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥26.16B, +6,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income +15,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −59,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.5%

Revenue ¥35.00B; Operating income ¥3.28B.

• ▍Revenue ¥35.00B
• ▍Operating income ¥3.28B
• ▍Net margin 7.2%

Revenue ¥24.65B; Operating income ¥28.7M.

• ▍Revenue ¥24.65B
• ▍Operating income ¥28.7M
• ▍Net margin -1.2%

Revenue ¥23.11B; Operating income ¥442.6M.

• ▍Revenue ¥23.11B
• ▍Operating income ¥442.6M
• ▍Net margin 1.0%

Revenue ¥24.62B; Operating income ¥577.7M.

• ▍Revenue ¥24.62B
• ▍Operating income ¥577.7M
• ▍Net margin 1.2%

Revenue ¥108.91B, +2,1% YoY; Operating income +2,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥108.91B, +2,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +2,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −8,8% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −34,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.4%

Revenue ¥106.68B, +0,9% YoY; Operating income +122,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥106.68B, +0,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +122,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +540,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +394,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.7%

Revenue ¥105.69B, +6,5% YoY; Operating income −48,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥105.69B, +6,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −48,6% YoY
• ▍Net income −76,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −74,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.4%

Revenue ¥99.20B, −0,7% YoY; Operating income +5,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥99.20B, −0,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income +5,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −26,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −18,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.9%