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Sakata Seed Corporation

Sakata Seed Corporation

TTSE:1377
4,170.00
JPY
-25.00
(-0.60%)
149.43BMarket Cap
Jan 08Next 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
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
2,438.84
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
59.57
84.88
115.88
135.82
128.16
152.68
136.65
171.22
276.02
213.96
365.22
222.58
284.46
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
32.68
47.15
24.95
115.06
-17.49
-13.29
2.56
149.63
118.19
48.39
-7.41
-59.73
43.2
- -
Dividend per Share
25.06
20.02
23
25.02
27.49
34.92
32.96
33.05
41.08
46.99
60.15
70.34
80.99
- -
Book Value per Share
1,805.73
1,939.35
1,971.95
2,087.32
2,210.81
2,257.98
2,278.14
2,503.76
2,821.56
3,104.39
3,650.69
3,729.61
4,222.99
3,729.61
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,785
1,921.15
1,957.77
2,071.54
2,181.75
2,208.58
2,214.06
2,400.82
2,722.24
3,013.57
3,539.13
3,641.54
4,101.14
3,641.54
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
44
44
44
44
43
44
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
53,922
56,707
58,773
61,844
62,412
62,746
61,667
69,218
73,049
77,263
88,677
92,920
104,280
- -
Operating Margin (%)
6.84
8.43
12.45
12.46
12.1
12.3
12.13
14.05
15.31
14.13
11.84
13.19
12.58
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,832
1,872
1,826
1,864
1,880
1,947
2,299
2,585
3,467
3,810
4,468
4,610
5,479
- -
Net Income, GAAP
2,681
3,820
5,215
6,112
5,767
6,856
6,094
7,636
12,256
9,489
16,162
9,711
12,163
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
32.91
30.47
30.12
26.11
28.27
26.82
23.98
22.91
25.73
23.33
28.04
27.96
24.27
- -
Profit Margin (%)
4.97
6.74
8.87
9.88
9.24
10.93
9.88
11.03
16.78
12.28
18.23
10.45
11.66
- -
Working Capital
46,820
52,462
53,894
57,471
56,328
57,023
57,100
62,225
73,124
80,703
93,940
93,811
103,152
93,811
LT Debt
981
2,117
2,356
1,278
1,261
1,975
1,267
894
553
536
1,077
587
1,552
587
Total Equity
81,400
87,409
88,886
94,093
99,655
100,883
101,793
111,897
125,466
138,080
160,531
161,766
178,981
161,766
Return on Invested Capital (%)
2.98
3.74
5.47
5.85
5.29
5.32
5.3
6.7
6.76
6.2
4.88
5.28
5.65
- -
Return on Capital (%)
3.32
4.38
5.66
6.41
5.74
6.57
5.86
6.94
10.15
7.1
10.7
6.03
7.11
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
3.38
4.53
5.93
6.69
5.96
6.85
6.02
7.16
10.35
7.22
10.86
6.04
7.16
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Aug'25
Nov'25
May'25
ST Debt
- -
3,982
2,281
LT Borrowings
- -
731
587
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
44
44
43
Market Capitalization
150,841
149,964
149,427

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Aug'25
Nov'25
May'25
Total Current Assets
- -
113,046
113,848
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
- -
36,399
29,624
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
17,959
21,424
Inventories
- -
50,928
53,102
Total Current Liabilities
- -
19,892
20,037
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
3,982
2,281
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
7.37%
9.97%
10.64%
Free Cash Flow
618.41%
65.58%
-170.87%
Net Income, GAAP
13.82%
18.72%
25.25%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.03%
8.62%
12.23%
Total Cash Common Dividend
13.33%
18.77%
12.84%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

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
- -
- -
- -
- -
104,280

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
44.17
28.57
46.91
246.88
365.22
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
222.58
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
284.46

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
60.15
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
70.34
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
80.99

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Tsutomu Kagami
Full Time Employees
3,108
Sector
Non-energy minerals
Industry
Forest products
Address
2-7-1 Nakamachidai Yokohama KN Japan 224-0041
IPO Date
May 11, 1987
Website
sakataseed.co.jp
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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.