Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1876, Sapporo Holdings Limited operates as a diversified enterprise with a global presence, focusing on alcoholic beverages, food and soft drinks, restaurant operations, and real estate. The company organizes its business into distinct segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Soft Drinks, and Real Estate. Within its extensive portfolio, Sapporo produces and distributes a wide array of alcoholic products, including beer (marketed under popular brands such as Black label, Yebisu, GOLD STAR, and Mugi to Hop), wine, shochu, and various other spirits. The Food & Soft Drinks division is responsible for an assortment of offerings, ranging from lemon-based flavors, soft drinks, and soups to soybeans, chilled products, ice cream, miso, instant miso soup, and freeze-dried items. This segment also encompasses the import, processing, and sale of spices, herbs, and dehydrated vegetables, in addition to managing factories, vending machines, and a chain of cafés. In the hospitality sector, Sapporo Holdings operated 163 restaurant outlets as of March 31, 2021. Its real estate activities include the development, leasing, rental, and sale of properties, alongside providing utility services. Furthermore, the company offers comprehensive logistics solutions, covering consigned freight forwarding, cargo handling, warehousing, packaging, and distribution services.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA
Target Price
The average target price of 2501.T is 1300 and suggests 32.2% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to