Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Decent dividends
About
Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co.,Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1947, is a leading Japanese manufacturer and distributor specializing in a broad spectrum of sugar products and food ingredients. Its extensive product line includes various refined sugars for both home and commercial use, such as white soft, brown soft, granulated, and diverse crystal sugars (white, light brown), along with brown, black, rock, and liquid sugars, prominently featured under its "SPOON" brand. The company also offers regional specialties like Okinawa brown sugar and Kansho Kuromitsu. For added convenience, Mitsui DM Sugar provides table-top options such as sugar cubes, coffee sugar, lemon sugar, and various syrups. Beyond traditional offerings, the company supplies a range of alternative sweeteners, including Sukoshi de Sumu Satou, One-half white sugar, Calorie Zero, and Palatinit Sweet. Its functional sweetener portfolio comprises the natural sweetener PALATINOSE and the low-calorie ISOMALT. Furthermore, Mitsui DM Sugar processes sugar cane extracts, which are utilized in the food sector, as deodorizing agents, and as fodder for livestock. The company also offers a comprehensive selection of food ingredients like agar, gelatinizing agents, natural food colors, and powdered flavorings. Complementing its core manufacturing operations, the company diversifies into property management through land and building leases, and operates a warehouse business. The entity adopted its current name in April 2021, having previously been known as Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is neither 'expensive' nor 'cheap' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/E