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Asahi Printing Co., Ltd.

Asahi Printing Co., Ltd.

TTSE:3951
894.00
JPY
+4.00
(+0.45%)
18.07BMarket Cap
Nov 10Next 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
1,506.11
1,539.1
1,644.4
1,752.54
1,762.5
1,737.27
1,815.57
1,813
1,774.9
1,849.88
1,937.96
2,069.08
2,123.99
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
71.68
77.33
87.05
86.06
84.86
73.35
66.75
74.05
81.24
78.38
75.33
80.23
75.74
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-40.12
-125.32
32.78
38.59
-19.29
90.69
-163.52
4.91
170.52
89.54
30.09
18.65
16.08
- -
Dividend per Share
19.88
22.23
23.48
26.46
28.11
26.06
23.07
21.06
35.15
34.95
35.27
38.09
38.3
- -
Book Value per Share
977.47
1,089.62
1,159.15
1,198.96
1,281.38
1,301.04
1,344.25
1,413.33
1,441.76
1,485.71
1,548.49
1,613.78
1,723.2
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
967.25
1,078.94
1,143.9
1,176.92
1,250.64
1,272.02
1,291.08
1,367.66
1,399.54
1,440.71
1,437.45
1,499.83
1,605.06
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
21
21
21
21
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
21
21
21
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
31,876
32,661
34,967
37,592
38,530
39,332
40,460
40,143
38,807
40,303
41,871
43,945
44,642
- -
Operating Margin (%)
7.26
7.47
7.22
6.61
6.55
4.75
4.54
4.99
5.92
5.61
4.85
4.72
3.64
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,445
1,549
1,911
2,201
2,188
2,384
2,498
2,997
2,910
2,789
2,763
3,171
3,200
- -
Net Income, GAAP
1,517
1,641
1,851
1,846
1,855
1,661
1,488
1,640
1,776
1,708
1,628
1,704
1,592
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
37
35.78
30.73
30.99
32.1
32.6
33.19
28.73
32.87
33.29
31.94
30.63
25.89
- -
Profit Margin (%)
4.76
5.02
5.29
4.91
4.81
4.22
3.68
4.08
4.58
4.24
3.89
3.88
3.57
- -
Working Capital
5,688
4,553
6,480
5,725
3,050
8,850
11,218
12,793
13,135
12,188
13,431
15,159
12,057
- -
LT Debt
5,672
6,576
8,538
8,468
5,830
10,620
16,015
17,779
15,649
13,149
16,329
17,619
15,708
- -
Total Equity
20,947
23,318
25,048
26,022
29,215
29,296
30,244
31,417
31,649
32,828
34,172
35,570
36,733
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
5.68
5.23
5.18
4.72
4.43
3.06
2.72
2.88
2.87
2.79
2.59
2.57
2.1
- -
Return on Capital (%)
6.18
5.66
5.6
5.21
4.95
4.25
3.43
3.44
3.4
3.26
3.22
3.16
2.96
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
7.57
7.48
7.72
7.29
6.78
5.73
5.05
5.39
5.7
5.35
4.97
5.06
4.55
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
ST Debt
1,988
4,524
- -
LT Borrowings
15,120
12,821
- -
LT Finance Leases
2,016
2,887
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
21
21
21
Market Capitalization
19,056
18,073
17,929

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
Total Current Assets
27,530
26,303
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
7,523
6,927
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
10,091
9,467
- -
Inventories
3,508
3,846
- -
Total Current Liabilities
13,050
14,246
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
1,988
4,524
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
3.95%
3.18%
3.27%
Free Cash Flow
206.42%
632.73%
-14.65%
Net Income, GAAP
-1.26%
-0.42%
-6.57%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.51%
2.19%
1.59%
Total Cash Common Dividend
6.55%
13.93%
-0.49%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
43,945
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
44,642
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
80.23
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
75.74
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
38.09
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
38.3
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Shigenori Asahi
Full Time Employees
1,760
Sector
Process industries
Industry
Containers/Packaging
Address
Ichibancho Square Building Toyama TM Japan 930-0061
IPO Date
Nov 6, 2002
Website
asahi-pp.co.jp
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Business
Asahi Printing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the manufacture and sale of printed packaging materials primarily for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic markets. Its product portfolio includes over-the-counter (OTC) medicine packages, prescription drug packages, pharmaceutical roll labels, instruction leaflets, and cosmetic packages. The company also offers packaging machinery and systems such as blister packaging machines, liquid filling equipment, banding machines, pillow packaging, automated packaging lines, various inspection systems, and corrugated box packaging for shipping and palletizing. Asahi Printing operates mainly in Japan and provides comprehensive end-to-end services from planning and design to manufacturing and delivery, supporting clients in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Founded in 1872, the company is headquartered in Toyama, Japan. Recent major changes include strategic acquisition activity with the acquisition of Kinta Press & Packaging in 2023, broadening its printing and packaging capabilities. The company actively enhances its packaging machinery offerings to support high-efficiency lines and automation. Additionally, Asahi Printing maintains a special-purpose subsidiary aimed at promoting employment for persons with disabilities. It continues to emphasize sustainability in its operations and packaging solutions. Asahi Printing operates two main business segments: Printed Packaging Material, focusing on manufacturing printed packages, inserts, and labels; and Packaging System Sales, which designs, purchases, and sells packaging machinery and lines. The company serves healthcare, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors primarily within Japan but remains active in developing technological advancements in packaging and printing processes to meet evolving market demands. No significant new partnerships or funding rounds within the last 1-2 years were publicly disclosed, but operational improvements and expansions in packaging technology and machinery sales remain a strategic focus. The company continues to invest in comprehensive solutions and automation to enhance customer value and operational efficiency. This description reflects Asahi Printing Co., Ltd.’s core products, services, industry focus, operational footprint, founding background, and recent strategic developments.