Why is Maruyoshi Center, Inc. ?
1
Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength as the company has not declared results in the last 6 months
- Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 1.25% and Operating profit at -9.96% over the last 5 years
- High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
- The company has been able to generate a Return on Capital Employed (avg) of 5.35% signifying low profitability per unit of total capital (equity and debt)
2
Flat results in May 25
- NET PROFIT(9M) At JPY 92.24 MM has Grown at -55.36%
- DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY) Lowest at 53.54%
- CASH AND EQV(HY) Lowest at JPY 1,718.47 MM
3
With ROCE of 1.33%, it has a expensive valuation with a 1.08 Enterprise value to Capital Employed
- The stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers' average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 8.21%, its profits have fallen by -76%
4
Underperformed the market in the last 1 year
- The stock has generated a return of 8.21% in the last 1 year, much lower than market (Japan Nikkei 225) returns of 29.35%
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Maruyoshi Center, Inc. for you?
Low Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Maruyoshi Center, Inc.
8.58%
0.80
16.16%
Japan Nikkei 225
28.54%
1.14
25.81%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
1.25%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-9.96%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
7.89
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
5.73
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
2.33
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
3.86
Tax Ratio
69.52%
Dividend Payout Ratio
203.29%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0
ROCE (avg)
4.75%
ROE (avg)
12.37%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
70
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
1.25
EV to EBIT
80.82
EV to EBITDA
11.69
EV to Capital Employed
1.08
EV to Sales
0.26
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
1.33%
ROE (Latest)
1.79%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bullish
Bullish
RSI
Bearish
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bullish
Bullish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
5What is working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at JPY 159.34 MM
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Lowest at 176.09 %
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -1.35% (YoY
-12What is not working for the Company
NET PROFIT(9M)
At JPY 92.24 MM has Grown at -55.36%
DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Lowest at 53.54%
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Lowest at JPY 1,718.47 MM
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at JPY 13.48 MM
Here's what is working for Maruyoshi Center, Inc.
Net Profit
Higher at JPY 159.34 MM
than preceding 12 month period ended May 2025MOJO Watch
In the half year the company has already crossed Net Profit of the previous twelve months
Net Profit (JPY MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Lowest at 176.09 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company has been reducing its borrowing as compared to equity capital
Debt-Equity Ratio
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -1.35% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Maruyoshi Center, Inc.
Interest
At JPY 13.48 MM has Grown at 27.44%
period on period (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Lowest at 53.54% and Fallen
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company's pace of selling Debtors has slowed
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Interest
Highest at JPY 13.48 MM
in the last five periods and Increased by 27.44% (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Cash and Eqv
Lowest at JPY 1,718.47 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is deteriorating
Cash and Cash Equivalents






