NH Foods Ltd.

NH Foods Ltd.

11.70
EUR
+0.10
(+0.86%)
3.61BMarket Cap
Nov 02Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
3,724.9
3,969.52
4,023.3
3,932.45
3,935.08
3,853.26
3,983.35
3,595.22
3,755.09
4,100.12
4,235.22
4,520.5
5,003.01
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
81.41
101.62
71.28
114.49
117.42
61.07
62.23
105.99
156.64
54.15
91.23
87.69
120.38
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
34.07
-15.83
48.87
82
67.19
-52.01
92.52
75.13
-36.14
-230.85
123.82
136.79
164.34
- -
Dividend per Share
16.11
24.94
30.8
22.06
34.33
35.6
30.03
30.12
31.33
34
36.8
40.63
46.2
- -
Book Value per Share
1,050.65
1,157.46
1,166.24
1,196.95
1,296.16
1,298.88
1,309.81
1,414.56
1,560.61
1,602.9
1,712.94
1,766.52
1,901.34
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,032.97
1,143.26
1,150.43
1,182.43
1,264.13
1,275.89
1,280.81
1,379.96
1,510.87
1,537.23
1,629.09
1,639.44
1,762.98
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
301
306
306
306
320
320
309
308
307
307
308
303
291
289
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,122,097
1,212,802
1,229,324
1,202,293
1,258,463
1,234,180
1,229,826
1,106,351
1,151,886
1,259,792
1,303,432
1,370,553
1,457,391
- -
Operating Margin (%)
3.12
3.65
3.04
4.03
3.64
2.61
3.21
4.4
3.68
0.87
2.42
2.62
3.95
- -
Depreciation Expense
19,081
19,405
19,926
20,287
21,200
22,865
33,336
34,109
36,464
38,433
39,719
41,728
45,046
- -
Net Income, GAAP
24,524
31,048
21,779
35,004
37,552
19,561
19,214
32,616
48,049
16,637
28,078
26,585
35,066
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
31.27
30.34
37.15
29.59
28.55
37.17
29.98
36.24
25.03
21.52
27.72
25.26
32.32
- -
Profit Margin (%)
2.19
2.56
1.77
2.91
2.98
1.58
1.56
2.95
4.17
1.32
2.15
1.94
2.41
- -
Working Capital
144,855
152,827
163,253
153,701
130,790
124,295
142,004
136,863
132,387
149,482
176,598
148,565
191,236
- -
LT Debt
90,402
84,169
101,759
76,659
62,422
84,263
120,569
134,428
121,351
139,856
155,605
138,429
180,599
- -
Total Equity
323,975
356,424
361,360
382,541
422,888
405,358
416,597
444,309
489,554
502,781
539,202
537,072
551,692
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
5.2
6.31
4.58
6.48
6.12
3.7
4.8
4.98
4.69
1.18
3.03
3.52
4.99
- -
Return on Capital (%)
5.55
6.62
5.09
6.9
7.26
4.11
3.88
5.71
7.68
2.59
3.85
3.62
4.69
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
7.98
9.2
6.13
9.53
9.43
4.78
4.77
7.78
10.53
3.42
5.5
5.06
6.61
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
ST Debt
52,643
47,949
- -
LT Borrowings
179,327
180,599
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
292
282
282
Market Capitalization
563,970
663,043
561,781

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
Total Current Assets
429,381
438,302
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
90,572
76,016
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
147,204
157,430
- -
Inventories
178,628
191,795
- -
Total Current Liabilities
224,531
247,066
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
52,643
47,949
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
4.41%
4.49%
2.72%
Free Cash Flow
-15.2%
52.48%
15.43%
Net Income, GAAP
16.54%
15.46%
31.9%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1.86%
5.69%
6.34%
Total Cash Common Dividend
5.84%
7.76%
9.25%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
1,370,553
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
1,457,391
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
87.69
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
120.38
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
40.63
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
46.2
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Fumio Maeda
Full Time Employees
15,790
Sector
Consumer non-durables
Industry
Food: meat/fish/dairy
Address
Breeze Tower Osaka OS Japan 530-0001
IPO Date
Feb 11, 1963
Business
NH Foods Ltd. engages primarily in the development, manufacture, and sale of a broad range of food products with a focus on protein, including ham, sausages, processed foods, dairy products, meat, seafood, and extract seasonings. The company operates through several business segments: processed foods, fresh meats, and associated companies producing dairy and aquatic products. NH Foods maintains a fully integrated system covering production to sales of pork, chicken, and beef, holding approximately 20% market share in Japan's meat sector. It serves diverse markets including retail, food service, and international customers across Asia, North America, Australia, and Europe through its global operations and subsidiaries. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, NH Foods has expanded its geographic reach to 15 countries with 64 business sites worldwide. Recent major developments include NH Foods' strategic acquisition of US poultry processor LJD Holdings Group through its American subsidiary Day-Lee Foods, enhancing its frozen food production capabilities and market position in North America. This move supports NH Foods' anticipation of strong growth in frozen food demand in the US and consolidates its supply chain with added manufacturing sites in both eastern and western US regions. Additionally, NH Foods established a joint venture with Thailand's largest food company, Charoen Pokphand, to expand processed pork production. The company is actively advancing treasury stock acquisition as part of capital management strategies. NH Foods also divested its Malaysian joint venture NHF Manufacturing to Lay Hong Bhd, focusing more on its core markets and strengthening global operations. NH Foods continues to pursue innovation with product development around allergen-free foods and sustainability initiatives addressing climate change and animal welfare. Its product portfolio features authentic Japanese and international offerings, including premium Australian beef brands cultivated through its subsidiary NH Foods Australia. The company maintains a commitment to quality and safety in sourcing raw materials globally while adapting its services to meet evolving consumer demands. NH Foods is positioned as Japan's leading protein supplier with ongoing expansions and strategic partnerships underpinning its growth trajectory in global food markets.