Kagome's strength lies in its seamless integration of cultivation, production, and an expansive marketing network that spans globally. The company focuses on delivering health-centric food products through innovation across product lines ranging from tomato juice and fresh produce to sauces and functional beverages. The company actively invests in R&D focusing on health benefits of fruits and vegetables and has a strong commitment to sustainable practices including environmentally friendly farming.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company's profits fell 24% in the last year, and earnings are estimated to decrease 2.2% annually over the next three years. However, the company grew EPS by 61% over the last three years, demonstrating historical strength offset by current headwinds.
Top Insights
Current market capitalization is approximately 269.51B JPY
Trading at 16.1x P/E ratio, higher than market average for a company with negative growth outlook
Fully integrated value chain from farming to production with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and New Zealand
Dividend yield of 1.31% in 2023 with 33.84% payout ratio, demonstrating commitment to shareholder returns
Named Competitors
Vegetable Drinks & Juices — Competition in processed juice and vegetable beverage categories
Tomato-Based Condiments — Competition in sauces, ketchup, and prepared food segments
Functional Beverages — Competition in premium health and wellness beverage categories