Nichimo Co Ltd

Nichimo Co Ltd has a liquidity position that is characterized by a current ratio of 1.46, indicating that the company has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 8,358,000,000 JPY, which is partially offset by long-term debt of 29,053,000,000 JPY, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03 suggests a moderate level of leverage, with total liabilities of 52,759,000,000 JPY and total equity of 28,333,000,000 JPY.

The company's profitability is weak, with an operating loss of 1,134,000,000 JPY and a net income of 208,000,000 JPY. The return on equity (ROE) is 0.73%, and the return on assets (ROA) is 0.26%, both of which are below the industry median for the Food Processing sector. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 85.91 is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium relative to its earnings.

Nichimo Co Ltd's revenue is concentrated in the Food Processing segment, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. The company's exposure to a single business segment increases its vulnerability to market fluctuations in the food processing industry. There is no information available on geographic revenue distribution, which limits the ability to assess regional risk exposure.

The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific guidance provided for the current or next fiscal year. The operating cash flow of 6,646,000,000 JPY is positive, but the capital expenditure of -1,049,000,000 JPY indicates that the company is investing in its operations. The absence of detailed growth projections makes it difficult to assess the company's future performance.

The risk assessment for Nichimo Co Ltd highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution risk is low, as there is no indication of significant share issuance or dilution potential. The company's financial structure and leverage suggest that it is not currently under pressure to issue additional shares.

Recent events and disclosures for Nichimo Co Ltd include the latest actual EPS of 319.95 JPY and the latest actual revenue of 133,900,000,000 JPY. These figures provide a snapshot of the company's recent performance but do not include detailed explanations of the factors driving the results. The absence of recent filings or transcripts limits the ability to assess the company's strategic direction and operational challenges.

Revenue grew at a 4.3% CAGR over four years, reaching 133.9 billion JPY in fiscal 2025.

Net income expanded at a 15.6% CAGR over four years, demonstrating strong earnings growth momentum.

Operating income surged 124.1% year-over-year to 2.7 billion JPY, signaling significant operational improvement.

Cash conversion of 31.95% ranks best-in-class among 786 food processing peers, highlighting efficiency.

Gross profit increased to 12.2 billion JPY in fiscal 2025, reflecting improved top-line profitability.

Operating margin of -4.3% places the company in the bottom quartile of 815 food processing peers.

Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03 is in the bottom quartile, indicating high leverage relative to peers.

Return on equity of 0.73% ranks in the bottom quartile, showing poor capital efficiency.

The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk according to internal risk assessments.

Revenue ¥43.99B, +3,8% YoY; Operating income +7,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥43.99B, +3,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +7,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +16,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin 3.4%

Revenue ¥31.72B, +1,3% YoY; Operating income −6,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥31.72B, +1,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −6,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +6,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.5%

Revenue ¥35.30B, +16,5% YoY; Operating income +59,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥35.30B, +16,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income +59,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +33,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.4%

Revenue ¥29.91B, +13,3% YoY; Operating income +99,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥29.91B, +13,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income +99,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +51,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.1%

Revenue ¥42.39B; Operating income ¥1.51B.

• ▍Revenue ¥42.39B
• ▍Operating income ¥1.51B
• ▍Net margin 3.0%

Revenue ¥31.31B; Operating income ¥582.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥31.31B
• ▍Operating income ¥582.0M
• ▍Net margin 1.4%

Revenue ¥30.30B; Operating income ¥648.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥30.30B
• ▍Operating income ¥648.0M
• ▍Net margin 2.1%

Revenue ¥26.39B; Operating income -¥1.13B.

• ▍Revenue ¥26.39B
• ▍Operating income -¥1.13B
• ▍Net margin 0.8%

Revenue ¥133.90B, +4,8% YoY; Operating income +124,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥133.90B, +4,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +124,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +13,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −62,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.0%

Revenue ¥127.76B, +0,7% YoY; Operating income −54,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥127.76B, +0,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −54,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −3,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +20,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.8%

Revenue ¥126.83B, +9,8% YoY; Operating income −14,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥126.83B, +9,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income −14,7% YoY
• ▍Net income −11,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +143,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.9%

Revenue ¥115.47B, +1,9% YoY; Operating income +73,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥115.47B, +1,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +73,1% YoY
• ▍Net income +84,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +5,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.4%