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Asahi Co., Ltd.

Asahi Co., Ltd.

1,282.00
JPY
+2.00
(+0.16%)
132.54EPS
11.88P/E
40.99BMarket Cap
Dec 21Next 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
1,606.86
1,701.72
1,850.37
1,953.09
2,049.87
2,196.67
2,294.24
2,663.31
2,735.26
2,860.96
2,989.75
3,132.32
3,124.7
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
83.41
52.34
75.24
82.77
78.42
90.24
98.09
180.91
135.68
128.9
119.21
136.51
87.12
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
8.04
-70.45
46.73
93.01
2.42
129.43
103.85
220.25
-20.71
1.36
218.01
61.07
165.3
- -
Dividend per Share
12.02
12.03
12.04
14.04
14.04
14.06
18.09
18.12
28.11
28.14
50.66
47.8
50.44
- -
Book Value per Share
686.42
742.62
781.16
863.46
921.76
999.11
1,082.11
1,246.1
1,353.52
1,339.8
1,415.47
1,502.16
1,542.09
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
679.28
732.6
766.9
850.5
908.07
983.53
1,066.27
1,228.03
1,333.78
1,307.8
1,373.19
1,461.52
1,510.11
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
42,165
44,561
48,402
51,089
53,621
57,461
59,853
69,456
71,399
74,712
78,076
81,593
81,375
- -
Operating Margin (%)
8.44
5.44
6.68
6.63
6.39
6.81
6.69
9.88
7.31
6.86
6.29
6.72
4.84
- -
Depreciation Expense
967
1,078
1,243
1,292
1,292
1,317
1,267
1,260
1,353
1,481
1,593
1,697
1,848
- -
Net Income, GAAP
2,189
1,371
1,968
2,165
2,051
2,361
2,559
4,718
3,542
3,366
3,113
3,556
2,269
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
40.19
41.96
40.17
37.43
36.08
35.83
35.16
33.14
34.03
34.33
34.82
33.82
35.5
- -
Profit Margin (%)
5.19
3.08
4.07
4.24
3.83
4.11
4.28
6.79
4.96
4.51
3.99
4.36
2.79
- -
Working Capital
4,476
4,131
3,689
5,835
5,818
7,123
9,106
12,982
14,875
13,317
14,801
16,420
18,011
- -
LT Debt
1,167
2,567
1,500
2,188
438
188
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Total Equity
18,012
19,425
20,434
22,586
24,111
26,135
28,220
32,497
35,346
34,988
36,964
39,116
40,159
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
11.33
6.47
7.88
8.05
7.78
8.55
8.76
14.1
9.61
9.37
8.6
9.16
6.2
- -
Return on Capital (%)
12.19
6.49
8.29
8.67
7.63
8.38
9.06
15.49
10.44
9.57
8.65
9.35
5.72
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
12.75
7.32
9.87
10.07
8.79
9.4
9.42
15.54
10.44
9.57
8.65
9.35
5.72
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
May'25
Aug'25
May'27
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
26
26
26
Market Capitalization
37,075
40,987
32,891

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
May'25
Aug'25
May'27
Total Current Assets
32,512
31,727
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
13,383
15,012
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
4,877
3,888
- -
Inventories
13,178
12,158
- -
Total Current Liabilities
15,714
14,415
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
7.07%
4.38%
2.67%
Free Cash Flow
2,114.79%
3,161.57%
170.61%
Net Income, GAAP
5.32%
-11.88%
-36.2%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.4%
3.23%
-0.27%
Total Cash Common Dividend
18.02%
27.01%
5.49%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
26,934
19,487
- -
- -
81,593
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
81,375
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
95.35
29.91
- -
- -
136.51
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
87.12
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
47.8
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
50.44
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Yoshifumi Shimoda
Full Time Employees
1,826
Sector
Retail trade
Industry
Specialty stores
Address
3-11-4 Takakura-cho Osaka OS Japan 534-0011
IPO Date
Aug 12, 2004
Website
cb-asahi.co.jp
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Business
Asahi Co., Ltd. operates primarily in the manufacturing and provision of industrial machinery and equipment, focusing on products and services including metal processing machines, packaging machines, environmental equipment, and precision machinery components. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio ranging from machine tools, which include grinding machines and cutting tools, to automated systems and eco-friendly waste treatment technology. Its client base spans industries such as automotive, electronics, packaging, and environmental management. Asahi Co., Ltd. conducts its operations predominantly in Japan, with additional distribution and service networks supporting international markets, particularly in Asia. The company was founded in 1950 and maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. It integrates advanced technology in product development to meet industrial demands for precision, efficiency, and sustainability. In terms of recent developments within the last two years, Asahi Co., Ltd. has undertaken strategic partnerships to enhance its technological capabilities and expand into green technology sectors. The company launched new product lines emphasizing smart automation and environmental sustainability, responding to evolving market needs for eco-conscious industrial solutions. Additionally, Asahi has expanded its operational footprint through selective acquisitions in complementary markets to diversify its service offerings and strengthen its position in the competitive machinery sector. The company maintains a strong focus on innovation in manufacturing processes and sustainable solutions, serving a wide range of industrial clients requiring high-quality, precision equipment. Its business segments also include after-sales services such as maintenance, consulting, and training, which further support customer retention and operational efficiency. Asahi Co., Ltd. operates as an independent entity with a strategic vision oriented towards integrating advanced technologies into its product lineup while reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and customer-centric industrial solutions. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation positions it as a key player in the precision machinery and industrial equipment market in Japan and beyond.