The company operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket (running Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products), Restaurant and Ready-Meal (operating buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna), Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. This diversified model provides revenue stability across food distribution and hospitality sectors.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Kobe Bussan's revenue was 507.88 billion in 2024, an increase of 10.04% compared to the previous year's 461.55 billion. Over the past six months, its share price has outperformed the Nikkei 225 Index by +8.72%. However, 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral.
Top Insights
Revenue growth of 10.04% to 507.88 billion yen in 2024, with earnings increasing 4.29% to 21.44 billion yen
Net income in the last quarter was 11.93 billion JPY, up 224.33% from the prior quarter
Share price has outperformed Nikkei 225 by 8.72% over the past six months
Diversified business model reduces risk across foodservice distribution, restaurant operations, and renewable energy segments
Named Competitors
Gyomu Super — B2B foodservice distribution and products
Kobe Cook World Buffet — Casual buffet restaurant chain
Premium Karubi — Japanese BBQ restaurant chain
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Q3 FY2025 operating profit of 11.2 billion yen, up 26% year-over-year
(January 2026) CLSA downgrade from Outperform to Hold status despite analyst price increase
(October 2025) Record high stock price of 4,922 JPY on May 26, 2025
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