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Sakata Seed Corporation

Sakata Seed Corporation

1377.T
Sakata Seed CorporationJP flagTokyo Stock Exchange
4,125.00
JPY
-60.00
- -
174.32BMarket Cap
Sakata Seed Corporation
1377.T
(Tokyo Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

4,125.00

P/E

ratio

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ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
1,012.87
1,047.9
1,043.97
1,117.25
1,198.11
1,260.02
1,305.98
1,374.25
1,386.93
1,397.31
1,382.76
1,552.08
1,645.17
1,742.11
2,003.87
2,129.76
1,090.56
Revenue per Share
21.8
29.33
42.26
68.85
59.57
84.88
115.88
135.82
128.16
152.68
136.65
171.22
276.02
213.96
365.22
222.58
295.11
Basic EPS, GAAP
32.33
44.57
24.95
-26.05
32.68
47.15
24.95
115.06
-17.49
-13.29
2.56
149.63
118.19
48.39
-7.41
-59.73
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
15.05
20.44
19.97
20.05
25.06
20.02
23
25.02
27.49
34.92
32.96
33.05
41.08
46.99
60.15
70.34
- -
Dividend per Share
1,496.61
1,536.07
1,558.35
1,607.58
1,641.89
1,695.34
1,788.33
1,899.2
1,999.42
2,121.26
2,207.21
2,345.43
2,583.78
2,750.09
3,061.16
3,211.31
3,121.61
Book Value per Share
1,562.83
1,568.49
1,568.6
1,704.79
1,787.92
1,924.01
1,960.94
2,075.09
2,185.49
2,197.53
2,218.42
2,406.13
2,726.48
3,022.58
3,517.04
3,620.44
3,544.26
Tangible Book Value per Share
46
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
44
44
44
44
44
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
46,518
47,165
46,988
50,274
53,922
56,707
58,773
61,844
62,412
62,746
61,667
69,218
73,049
77,263
88,677
92,920
47,805
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
3.6
6.86
5.45
4.42
6.84
8.43
12.45
12.46
12.1
12.3
12.13
14.05
15.31
14.13
11.84
13.19
10.89
Operating Margin (%)
1,940
1,888
1,599
1,812
1,832
1,872
1,826
1,864
1,880
1,947
2,299
2,585
3,467
3,810
4,468
4,610
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,001
1,320
1,902
3,098
2,681
3,820
5,215
6,112
5,767
6,856
6,094
7,636
12,256
9,489
16,162
9,711
12,936
Net Income, GAAP
41.47
34.4
19.13
27.65
32.91
30.47
30.12
26.11
28.27
26.82
23.98
22.91
25.73
23.33
28.04
27.96
24.21
Effective Tax Rate (%)
2.15
2.8
4.05
6.16
4.97
6.74
8.87
9.88
9.24
10.93
9.88
11.03
16.78
12.28
18.23
10.45
27.06
Profit Margin (%)
37,484
39,246
39,160
44,505
46,820
52,462
53,894
57,471
56,328
57,023
57,100
62,225
73,124
80,703
93,940
93,811
93,154
Working Capital
1,011
898
125
988
981
2,117
2,356
1,278
1,261
1,975
1,267
894
553
536
1,077
587
731
LT Debt
73,236
71,321
71,495
77,686
81,400
87,409
88,886
94,093
99,655
100,883
101,793
111,897
125,466
138,080
160,531
161,766
159,685
Total Equity
1.29
2.83
2.81
2.08
2.98
3.74
5.47
5.86
5.29
5.32
5.3
6.7
6.76
6.2
4.88
5.28
2.47
Return on Invested Capital (%)
1.41
1.91
2.73
4.27
3.59
4.89
6.32
7.02
6.29
7.07
6.11
7.28
10.94
7.87
12.33
7.01
9.65
Return on Capital (%)
1.42
1.91
2.73
4.35
3.67
5.09
6.65
7.37
6.57
7.4
6.29
7.52
11.18
8.02
12.56
7.05
9.93
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
May'24
Aug'25
Nov'25
ST Debt
2,559
- -
3,982
LT Borrowings
1,077
- -
731
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
44
- -
44
Market Capitalization
149,678
150,793
149,916

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
May'24
Aug'25
Nov'25
Total Current Assets
116,846
- -
113,046
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
37,132
- -
36,399
Accounts Receivable, Net
21,779
- -
17,959
Inventories
50,355
- -
50,928
Total Current Liabilities
22,906
- -
19,892
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
2,559
- -
3,982
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
6.47%
9.83%
0.77%
Free Cash Flow
630.79%
1,250.46%
694.51%
Net Income, GAAP
14.95%
18.73%
-39.91%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.17%
8.62%
4.78%
Total Cash Common Dividend
13.53%
16.26%
15.29%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
19,163
21,709
18,844
28,961
88,677
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
92,920
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
44.17
- -
- -
- -
365.22
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
222.58
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
60.15
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
70.34
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Business
Sakata Seed Corporation engages primarily in the research, development, production, and distribution of seeds and seedlings for agricultural, horticultural, and floricultural use. Its core products encompass vegetable seeds including tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, and flowers; field crop seeds; and turf and grass seeds. The company provides breeding technologies, seed processing, and related agricultural products and services. Sakata Seed operates globally with a significant presence in Japan, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Sakata Seed Corporation serves commercial growers, agricultural businesses, and horticultural markets worldwide. It is recognized for its innovation in hybrid seed technologies and diversified seed portfolio. In recent years, the company has expanded its product offerings and geographic reach through strategic acquisitions and partnerships aimed at boosting research capabilities and market access. Sakata Seed has also emphasized sustainable agriculture practices and introduced new seed varieties responding to changing climate and market demands. The company continues to build on its legacy as a leading seed developer by integrating advanced breeding techniques and expanding collaborations with global agriculture stakeholders. Its recent initiatives include launching new hybrid seeds adapted to diverse climates and enhancing its supply chain operations to support growing global demand. Sakata Seed Corporation remains a key player in the global seed industry, blending over a century of experience with modern agricultural science.