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Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.

TTSE:2892
4,915.00
JPY
-15.00
(-0.30%)
13.07BMarket Cap
Oct 30Next Earn
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.
TSE:2892
(Tokyo Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

4,915.00

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
TTM
JPY
10,690.97
11,723.44
11,645.26
12,275
11,430.14
11,250.91
10,278.92
9,799.92
9,548.39
9,203.94
9,162.26
10,290.77
13,136.14
13,556.24
12,747.56
12,865.57
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Revenue per Share
8.94
72.35
218.49
250
125.41
149.61
356.17
202.72
57.54
48.39
249.9
278.57
529.62
494.87
310.47
238.55
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
-474.74
147.75
138.82
61.18
-567.71
815.72
978.25
134.4
-183.41
-101.67
461.77
-483.94
-636.35
755.72
-408.47
828.39
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
98.16
26.22
24.39
63.62
49.19
24.6
34.36
118.14
66.29
24.6
24.4
83.57
98.4
282
139.68
125.61
- -
Dividend per Share
3,222.06
3,262.58
3,508.65
3,615.68
3,730.99
3,797.76
3,704.04
3,774.98
3,778.08
3,801.47
4,050.92
4,280.62
4,614.17
4,946.13
5,779.17
6,235.09
5,779.17
Book Value per Share
3,163.53
3,201.81
3,454.79
3,534.79
3,652.33
3,729.86
3,640.82
3,700.17
3,704.69
3,717.1
3,964.52
4,203.36
4,556.02
4,891.84
5,709.63
6,137.79
5,709.63
Tangible Book Value per Share
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
52,606
57,684
57,297
60,393
56,234
55,350
50,562
48,196
46,959
45,265
45,060
50,610
64,612
66,676
62,697
62,993
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Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1.47
0.48
3.93
2.36
1.14
1.45
4.03
2.16
0.06
0.03
3.37
2.97
5.48
3.85
1.92
1.99
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Operating Margin (%)
2,257
2,322
1,974
1,919
1,959
1,969
1,973
2,002
2,104
2,112
2,186
2,204
2,295
2,415
2,830
3,109
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Depreciation Expense
44
356
1,075
1,230
617
736
1,752
997
283
238
1,229
1,370
2,605
2,434
1,527
1,168
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Net Income, GAAP
54.08
49.5
43.69
33.51
39.15
28.2
26.34
24.39
26.42
15.55
26.48
26.25
29.68
25.12
20.76
25.21
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Effective Tax Rate (%)
0.08
0.62
1.88
2.04
1.1
1.33
3.47
2.07
0.6
0.53
2.73
2.71
4.03
3.65
2.44
1.85
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Profit Margin (%)
12,397
14,611
15,176
16,780
17,755
13,963
13,942
11,110
11,008
11,185
9,722
10,483
11,878
12,785
10,918
13,128
10,918
Working Capital
8,637
10,342
9,910
11,010
11,710
7,210
5,800
2,800
2,400
2,600
200
200
100
- -
- -
- -
- -
LT Debt
15,854
16,053
17,263
17,789
18,356
18,682
18,220
18,569
18,584
18,699
19,926
21,055
22,695
24,327
28,424
30,183
28,424
Total Equity
1.15
0.47
4.14
3.02
1.25
1.81
4.99
2.96
0.08
0.04
4.4
4.09
7.85
5.72
2.65
2.4
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Return on Invested Capital (%)
0.62
1.73
3.98
4.37
2.24
2.6
6.18
4
1.26
1.06
4.99
5.19
8.41
7.43
4.38
3.21
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Return on Capital (%)
0.27
2.23
6.45
7.02
3.41
3.97
9.5
5.42
1.52
1.28
6.36
6.69
11.91
10.35
5.79
3.99
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Sep'25
Mar'25
ST Debt
- -
8,517
10,735
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
5
5
5
Market Capitalization
14,372
14,367
13,068

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Sep'25
Mar'25
Total Current Assets
- -
28,910
28,035
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
- -
231
241
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
14,382
13,223
Inventories
- -
11,912
12,382
Total Current Liabilities
- -
15,290
17,117
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
8,517
10,735
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
5.04%
8.74%
6.19%
Free Cash Flow
-174.96%
-169.6%
-301.89%
Net Income, GAAP
45.81%
6.86%
-23.51%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1.77%
7.54%
0.47%
Total Cash Common Dividend
56.17%
77.18%
-10.48%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
62,697
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
62,993
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
310.47
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
238.55
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
139.68
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
125.61
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Business
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of processed corn products and related secondary processed products in Japan. Its core product portfolio includes corn starch, tapioca starch for food and industrial use; waxy starch; corn and starch syrup; high maltose syrup; malto-oligosaccharide and powdered malto-oligosaccharide; gluco-oligosaccharide, nigerooligosaccharide, and isomaltooligosaccharide; glucose and isomerized liquid sugar; dietary fibers; and other edible processed food materials. The company also offers fine chemicals such as cyclodextrin, glucose products, maltose hydrate products, and malto-oligosaccharide derivatives. By-products include corn salad oil, corn steep liquor, gluten meal, and gluten feed. Beyond product manufacturing, it is involved in businesses related to raw material procurement, technology exports, and transportation services associated with its products. Founded in 1948, Nihon Shokuhin Kako is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and operates as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation. In recent years, the company has transitioned from being primarily a corn starch supplier to a solution-oriented business focused on developing functional saccharides and starch-based products that address specific customer needs. This strategic shift reflects its effort to innovate and enhance product value through advanced research and development in functional saccharides and processed starch derivatives. The company emphasizes quality control, sustainability, and corporate responsibility while aiming to expand its business both domestically and globally. Nihon Shokuhin Kako's industry focus centers on processed food ingredients derived mainly from corn, serving food manufacturers, industrial clients, and other related sectors within Japan and potentially abroad. Its comprehensive product offerings position it as a key player in starch, saccharified products, fine chemicals, and corn by-product markets, reflecting a broad scope across food, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The company's recent activities include initiatives to support growth in functional saccharides and enhanced product lines aligned with emerging market demands and technological advancements. This overview encapsulates Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd.'s business operations, main products, and latest strategic developments with a clear emphasis on its role within the Mitsubishi Corporation Group and its commitment to innovation in the processed corn product industry.