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Sato Foods Co., Ltd.

Sato Foods Co., Ltd.

TTSE:2923
7,230.00
JPY
+30.00
(+0.42%)
35.96BMarket Cap
Dec 16Next 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
5,537.94
6,651.46
7,536.45
7,719.61
7,669.71
8,108.74
8,899.33
9,307.09
7,742.36
7,864.43
8,442.43
9,215.38
10,265.47
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
51.43
23.71
165.3
174.88
129.06
176.84
136.57
295.36
384.35
365.14
455.21
386.52
555.3
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-655.38
538.21
622.18
37
112.54
-323.41
-371.47
546.36
-79.09
78.04
-382.3
-50.43
-921.57
- -
Dividend per Share
11.43
11.43
22
23.98
13.34
20
20.02
39.93
43.93
49.96
55.05
60.03
70
- -
Book Value per Share
1,953.79
1,990.2
2,098.3
2,388.67
2,400.13
2,536.2
2,670.12
2,947.55
3,266.39
3,620.44
4,081.64
4,456.28
4,929.04
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,951.7
1,967.94
2,075.69
2,370.05
2,377.29
2,516.65
2,635.62
2,794.12
3,089.3
3,471.2
3,967.1
4,294.71
4,687.3
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
27,934
33,551
36,205
37,085
38,686
40,900
44,888
46,945
39,051
39,667
42,581
46,479
51,775
- -
Operating Margin (%)
11.92
3.49
3.28
3.36
2.2
2.88
2.12
4.12
6.91
5.67
6.24
5.8
6.44
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,105
1,157
1,277
1,607
1,645
1,598
2,170
2,052
2,098
2,167
2,312
3,005
2,928
- -
Net Income, GAAP
259
120
794
840
651
892
689
1,490
1,939
1,842
2,296
1,949
2,801
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
46.21
48.75
35.89
34.12
34.58
34.24
31.98
32.61
32.09
31.13
24.61
32.78
30.77
- -
Profit Margin (%)
0.93
0.36
2.19
2.27
1.68
2.18
1.53
3.17
4.96
4.64
5.39
4.19
5.41
- -
Working Capital
3,650
5,306
5,403
4,194
4,136
1,919
2,181
2,224
4,024
9,431
9,938
11,746
10,240
- -
LT Debt
3,863
6,788
7,364
6,885
5,844
6,654
6,548
5,692
6,463
10,664
11,569
13,452
14,443
- -
Total Equity
9,856
10,040
10,585
11,476
12,107
12,793
13,468
14,867
16,475
18,261
20,586
22,476
24,860
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
1.38
2.5
3.4
3.82
2.51
3.43
2.65
5.03
6.67
5
5.77
4.62
5.24
- -
Return on Capital (%)
1.57
0.89
3.94
4.27
3.22
4.12
2.95
5.96
7.32
6.12
6.83
5.21
6.78
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
2.66
1.2
7.7
7.62
5.52
7.16
5.25
10.52
12.37
10.6
11.82
9.05
11.83
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Oct'26
Apr'26
Jul'27
ST Debt
9,363
5,997
- -
LT Borrowings
12,642
14,443
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
5
5
5
Market Capitalization
39,340
35,961
43,274

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Oct'26
Apr'26
Jul'27
Total Current Assets
32,745
28,083
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
3,868
3,859
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
12,230
11,575
- -
Inventories
16,106
12,217
- -
Total Current Liabilities
22,932
17,843
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
9,363
5,997
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
8.94%
10.84%
10.61%
Free Cash Flow
24.34%
147.53%
1,727.47%
Net Income, GAAP
19.22%
15.68%
43.67%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
3.95%
2.53%
11.39%
Total Cash Common Dividend
17.65%
11.91%
16.59%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
46,479
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
51,775
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
386.52
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
555.3
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
60.03
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
70
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Narihiro Murakami
Full Time Employees
717
Sector
Process industries
Industry
Agricultural commodities/Milling
Address
13-5 Takaramachi Niigata OSA Japan 950-8730
IPO Date
Apr 11, 2001
Website
satosyokuhin.co.jp
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Business
Sato Foods Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of food products. Its core offerings include processed foods such as frozen foods, ready-to-eat meals, seasonings, and other packaged food items, which it supplies to both retail and foodservice markets. The company operates across various segments of the food industry, serving domestic and international customers with a product portfolio designed for convenience and quality. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Japan, Sato Foods has established a strong presence in the Japanese food industry and expanded its operational reach through continuous product innovation and strategic market expansion. The company focuses on leveraging modern food processing technologies to enhance the quality and variety of its offerings. In recent major developments, Sato Foods has pursued business expansion by strengthening partnerships and exploring new product launches aimed at adapting to evolving consumer demands. It has also been involved in operational improvements to increase production efficiency and market responsiveness, reflecting a strategic shift toward expanding its footprint in the convenience foods sector over the past 1-2 years. There have been no widely reported recent changes such as corporate rebranding or acquisitions as of the latest information. Sato Foods targets both retail consumers and institutional clients in the foodservice industry, distributing its products primarily throughout Japan but with growing interests in export markets. Its emphasis on processed and convenience food aligns it with broader trends in the food industry that favor quick and easy meal solutions. The company maintains a commitment to quality control, food safety, and consumer satisfaction across its product lines and business operations. The company’s longstanding history and position in the market underscore its role as a key player within Japan’s food manufacturing sector.