Natori Co Ltd
Natori Co Ltd is a Japanese food processing company that produces and sells a range of food products, including confectionery, dairy products, and processed foods, primarily in the domestic market.
Business. Natori Co Ltd (2922.T) is a food processing company headquartered in Japan, operating within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of processed food products. It is primarily listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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Natori Co Ltd (2922.T) is a food processing company headquartered in Japan, operating within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of processed food products. It is primarily listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
Natori maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.77, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow of 1.75 billion JPY supports operational flexibility, though cash and equivalents of 4.51 billion JPY are partially offset by long-term debt of 5.28 billion JPY, resulting in a net cash position of negative 770 million JPY.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 5.16% and a return on assets of 3.25%, both below the industry median for Food Processing firms. The company's operating margin of 3.95% (calculated from operating income of 1.93 billion JPY on revenue of 48.89 billion JPY) is also below the sector average, indicating room for improvement in cost control and pricing power.
Geographically, Natori's revenue is heavily concentrated in Japan, with no material international exposure disclosed in the financial snapshot. The company operates in a single business segment, with no material diversification across product lines or geographic regions.
Looking ahead, Natori's revenue is expected to grow modestly, with the most recent actual revenue of 48.58 billion JPY compared to a mean analyst estimate of 49.5 billion JPY. Earnings per share (EPS) have outperformed estimates, with an actual EPS of 106.70 JPY versus a mean estimate of 94.58 JPY, suggesting strong near-term performance.
The company's risk profile is characterized by low dilution potential and medium liquidity risk. The risk assessment highlights a key flag: net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could constrain capital deployment options in the event of a downturn. No recent filings or transcripts have been provided to assess management commentary or strategic shifts.
Recent analyst estimates suggest a positive earnings outlook, with actual EPS exceeding estimates. However, the company's capital expenditure of -509 million JPY (negative due to cash inflow from asset disposals or reductions) indicates a potential reduction in investment activity, which may affect long-term growth prospects.
- Natori maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2.
- The company's return on equity of 5.16% and return on assets of 3.25% are below the industry median.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in Japan, with no material international exposure.
- Earnings have outperformed analyst estimates, with actual EPS of 106.70 JPY versus a mean estimate of 94.58 JPY.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.77 and a net cash position of negative 770 million JPY.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 94,58 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 49,5B JPY |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- Natori Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- Natori Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26