1. Japan Stocks

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    Consumer non-durables

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    Food: major diversified
Kewpie Corporation

Kewpie Corporation

25.60
EUR
0.00
(0.00%)
2.95BMarket Cap
Jan 14Next Earn
Kewpie Corporation
TG:QPJ
(Tradegate Exchange)

Recent

price

25.60

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
JPY
3,104.96
3,248.83
3,372.88
3,543.56
3,672.11
3,622.11
3,666.49
3,756.56
3,908.55
3,815.12
3,712.94
2,895.96
3,095.62
3,273.93
3,482.05
3,713.25
- -
Revenue per Share
69.96
63.11
82.09
83.94
88.69
111.82
113.47
121.05
124.85
130.72
81.03
128.16
115.34
94.77
154.1
220.63
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
90.13
69.38
85.14
6
32.49
-22.84
85.12
3.79
71.37
97.1
66.43
191.73
74.77
45.18
282.02
110.45
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
17.5
19.26
18.5
21.5
22.35
23.99
31.53
37.71
37.58
39
44.99
40.3
47
50
50
63.33
- -
Dividend per Share
1,029.26
1,068.68
1,141.68
1,230.31
1,284.35
1,402.13
1,420.63
1,539.94
1,582.26
1,646.73
1,676.05
1,767.14
1,925.53
2,027.89
2,174.72
2,328.48
2,385.88
Book Value per Share
1,014
1,053.31
1,125.62
1,212.5
1,262.05
1,364.88
1,382.72
1,483.11
1,538.28
1,577.39
1,570.18
1,671.44
1,813.03
1,914.18
2,038.02
2,201.51
2,262.97
Tangible Book Value per Share
152
150
150
150
151
152
151
150
147
143
143
141
139
139
139
138
138
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
471,010
486,435
504,997
530,549
553,404
549,774
552,306
561,688
573,525
545,723
531,103
407,039
430,304
455,086
483,985
513,417
- -
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
4.7
4.28
4.63
4.22
4.4
4.79
5.4
5.57
5.77
5.87
5.33
6.87
5.91
4.33
7.09
6.74
- -
Operating Margin (%)
13,140
13,641
14,127
14,617
16,146
19,323
18,475
17,201
18,729
18,893
20,291
15,534
16,249
17,117
17,718
18,299
- -
Depreciation Expense
10,613
9,449
12,291
12,567
13,366
16,973
17,093
18,099
18,320
18,698
11,591
18,014
16,033
13,174
21,419
30,506
- -
Net Income, GAAP
43.69
41.05
38.17
34.19
37.15
31.07
33.86
29.96
34.9
32.54
37.88
29.76
31.03
29.67
27.43
28.68
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
2.25
1.94
2.43
2.37
2.42
3.09
3.09
3.22
3.19
3.43
2.18
4.43
3.73
2.89
4.43
5.94
- -
Profit Margin (%)
28,395
35,091
47,136
50,534
48,496
53,648
47,915
65,635
57,514
75,784
87,639
86,252
102,474
100,708
112,488
98,386
126,093
Working Capital
2,048
1,163
10,799
13,711
20,030
20,070
26,272
50,453
40,468
57,247
67,945
30,136
29,407
14,591
19,285
3,592
25,000
LT Debt
180,901
185,293
195,927
210,284
220,397
244,718
245,860
263,432
266,100
276,753
287,355
269,301
294,621
311,302
331,636
347,598
350,278
Total Equity
5.78
6.05
6.9
6.46
6.26
6.84
6.98
7.14
6.54
6.37
4.91
5.72
5.44
4.11
7.08
6.72
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Return on Invested Capital (%)
4.71
4.34
5.03
4.72
4.77
5.54
5.18
4.95
4.63
4.7
2.52
4.7
4.35
3.31
5.36
7.57
- -
Return on Capital (%)
6.97
5.98
7.43
7.08
7.05
8.32
8.03
8.24
8.09
8.1
4.88
7.42
6.25
4.79
7.33
9.74
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
May'24
Feb'26
May'26
ST Debt
2,224
- -
238
LT Borrowings
15,641
- -
25,000
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
139
138
136
Market Capitalization
- -
615,390
546,785

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
May'24
Feb'26
May'26
Total Current Assets
182,777
- -
208,488
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
73,668
- -
77,982
Accounts Receivable, Net
66,107
- -
77,902
Inventories
39,531
- -
46,436
Total Current Liabilities
72,962
- -
82,395
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
2,224
- -
238
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
3.66%
4.02%
4.81%
Free Cash Flow
173.16%
109.15%
-61.04%
Net Income, GAAP
10.35%
26.32%
42.42%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-0.27%
0.11%
6.08%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
26%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
114,632
122,202
- -
- -
483,985
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
513,417
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
43.44
46.58
- -
- -
154.1
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
220.63
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
50
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
63.33
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Business
Kewpie Corporation is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of food products, specializing in mayonnaise, dressings, sauces, processed foods, and frozen foods. The company offers a broad portfolio including mayonnaise products under its flagship Kewpie brand; salad dressings and sauces for retail and foodservice channels; processed foods such as deli items and ready-to-eat foods; and frozen food products. Kewpie operates across domestic and international markets, with a strong presence in Japan, Asia, and expanding operations in the Americas and Europe. Founded in 1919, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Recently, Kewpie has focused on strategic growth through business expansions and innovation. Over the last 1-2 years, the company has strengthened its global footprint by expanding its food processing and product development capabilities, launching new product lines that cater to evolving consumer tastes including health-conscious and value-added segments. Additionally, Kewpie has engaged in partnerships and acquisitions to enhance its market reach and technological capabilities, reinforcing its position in both the consumer packaged goods and foodservice sectors. The company continues to invest in sustainable sourcing and production methods aligning with broader ESG goals. Kewpie operates in the food manufacturing industry, serving a diverse customer base including retail chains, foodservice operators, and industrial food manufacturers. Its subsidiaries and affiliated companies support its operations globally, facilitating product development, manufacturing, and distribution. Kewpie’s comprehensive product offerings and strategic expansions underline its commitment to maintaining a leadership position in the global food industry, leveraging nearly a century of expertise and innovation.