1. Japan Stocks

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    Consumer Defensive

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    Food Distribution
NH Foods Ltd.

NH Foods Ltd.

NHFOF
NH Foods Ltd.US flagOther OTC
33.00
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3.11BMarket Cap
NH Foods Ltd.
NHFOF
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
TTM
FRC
9,303.78
9,569.06
9,870.96
11,174.71
11,908.55
12,069.89
11,797.36
11,805.25
11,559.78
11,950.04
10,785.67
11,265.28
12,300.37
12,705.65
13,561.18
15,009.02
6,345.63
Revenue per Share
157.34
109.58
158.84
244.23
304.86
213.83
343.47
352.26
183.22
186.7
317.97
469.91
162.44
273.7
263.05
361.13
78.86
Basic EPS, GAAP
345.71
248.51
361
102.2
-47.5
146.6
246.01
201.57
-156.04
277.57
225.39
-108.42
-692.55
371.46
410.37
493.03
124.93
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
32.49
32.66
37.5
48.34
74.81
92.4
66.17
103
106.8
90.08
90.36
93.98
102.01
110.39
121.88
138.59
- -
Dividend per Share
2,475.08
2,552.01
2,741.4
3,025.63
2,896.2
3,017.83
2,980.94
3,155.35
3,027.47
3,209.59
3,479.09
3,884.5
3,961.01
4,158.42
4,196.16
4,638.1
4,216.61
Book Value per Share
2,567.01
2,665.72
2,786.2
3,172.6
3,457.14
3,500.5
3,708.56
3,870.09
3,730.26
3,961.02
4,228.09
4,638.44
4,711.9
5,004.35
4,940.97
5,279.22
4,959.21
Tangible Book Value per Share
106
106
104
100
102
102
102
107
107
103
103
102
102
103
101
97
103
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
989,308
1,017,784
1,022,839
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
651,310
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
3.21
2.38
2.73
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
1.18
Operating Margin (%)
24,643
24,234
19,781
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
20,035
Depreciation Expense
16,731
11,655
16,459
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
8,094
Net Income, GAAP
43.43
57.76
40.52
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
15.87
Effective Tax Rate (%)
1.69
1.15
1.61
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
1.24
Profit Margin (%)
119,567
120,797
106,256
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
154,426
Working Capital
88,012
72,091
66,448
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
128,026
LT Debt
283,204
292,268
296,084
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
538,044
Total Equity
3.92
2.31
3.73
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
0.83
Return on Invested Capital (%)
4.16
2.94
4.04
5.71
7.19
5.7
7.83
8.52
4.82
4.47
6.5
8.71
2.93
4.4
4.17
5.34
1.51
Return on Capital (%)
6.62
4.36
5.93
8.34
10.37
7.23
11.45
11.73
5.93
5.88
9.49
12.74
4.14
6.75
6.25
8.02
1.91
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Mar'24
Jun'25
Sep'25
ST Debt
59,247
- -
108,073
LT Borrowings
155,605
- -
128,026
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
103
- -
102
Market Capitalization
383,529
407,868
364,261

Working Capital

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Mar'24
Jun'25
Sep'25
Total Current Assets
423,430
- -
428,736
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
71,176
- -
79,024
Accounts Receivable, Net
165,022
- -
141,931
Inventories
166,849
- -
193,283
Total Current Liabilities
246,832
- -
274,310
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
59,247
- -
108,073
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

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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

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
322,175
329,947
345,835
305,475
1,303,432
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
1,370,553
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
1,457,391

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
114.6
80.28
92.93
- -
273.7
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
263.05
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
361.13

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
110.34
0.13
- -
- -
110.39
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
121.88
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
138.59
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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.