Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

As of September 30, 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has 1.01B shares outstanding.

As of September 30, 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 69.81. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.78, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.68.

As of September 30, 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 45.29 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 4.26 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 45.29 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 21.23, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

These figures are as of September 30, 2024. The debt-to-equity ratio is 58.97, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 11.56 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 5.31, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.82 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.41, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.76, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 1.58 indicates how many times Ajinomoto Co., Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 29.40, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

As of the close on April 13, 2026, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 49.16% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 28.28, while the 200-day moving average is 26.31.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. posted a gross margin of 35.53, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 9.40 and net profit margin of 5.41 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. The dividend payout ratio of 31.59 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.15, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.56, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Ajinomoto Co., Inc. shareholders.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on August 24, 2012 with a 1:10 split ratio.

As of September 30, 2024, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.92, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.