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Japanese (NIKKEI) General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
  • 7D2.7%
  • 3M-1.2%
  • 1Y12.8%
  • YTD4.9%

Over the last 7 days, the General Merchandise and Department Stores industry has risen 2.7%, driven by gains from Ryohin Keikaku of 6.0%. This means that the industry has gained 13% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 15 Jun 2026JP¥10.6tJP¥10.3tJP¥238.9b15.2x44.4x1x
Wed, 13 May 2026JP¥10.2tJP¥10.0tJP¥155.1b16.1x66x1x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026JP¥10.8tJP¥10.0tJP¥197.3b17.3x54.8x1.1x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026JP¥10.9tJP¥10.0tJP¥206.6b18.1x52.9x1.1x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026JP¥10.3tJP¥9.9tJP¥218.3b15.7x47.4x1x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026JP¥10.1tJP¥10.0tJP¥215.2b16.6x47x1x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025JP¥10.2tJP¥10.0tJP¥216.2b16x47.2x1x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025JP¥10.3tJP¥9.9tJP¥150.3b17.1x68.3x1x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025JP¥10.5tJP¥9.7tJP¥148.5b18.4x70.5x1.1x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025JP¥10.6tJP¥9.8tJP¥151.0b18.2x70.2x1.1x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025JP¥9.8tJP¥9.7tJP¥155.6b17.7x62.8x1x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025JP¥9.6tJP¥9.7tJP¥163.3b17.7x58.8x1x
Thu, 15 May 2025JP¥9.2tJP¥9.5tJP¥210.1b18.1x43.7x1x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025JP¥8.5tJP¥9.5tJP¥207.5b16.8x40.8x0.9x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025JP¥8.6tJP¥9.5tJP¥215.8b16.8x39.9x0.9x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025JP¥9.2tJP¥9.3tJP¥79.7b17.1x114.9x1x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025JP¥8.9tJP¥9.3tJP¥74.2b16.5x119.5x1x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024JP¥8.1tJP¥9.3tJP¥78.2b14.2x103.3x0.9x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024JP¥8.1tJP¥9.2tJP¥87.0b13.7x92.7x0.9x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024JP¥8.2tJP¥9.2tJP¥73.2b14.8x112.2x0.9x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024JP¥8.3tJP¥9.1tJP¥74.1b15.3x111.6x0.9x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024JP¥8.9tJP¥9.1tJP¥41.2b18.3x217x1x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024JP¥8.3tJP¥9.0tJP¥26.9b19.4x308.1x0.9x
Fri, 17 May 2024JP¥7.9tJP¥8.9tJP¥15.9b17.5x498.4x0.9x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024JP¥8.3tJP¥8.8t-JP¥47,377,286,000.0018x-174.4x0.9x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024JP¥7.6tJP¥8.3t-JP¥63,798,146,000.0019.2x-119.2x0.9x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024JP¥7.0tJP¥8.3t-JP¥55,793,286,000.0018.7x-125.6x0.8x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024JP¥6.8tJP¥8.2t-JP¥65,805,999,000.0018.6x-103.6x0.8x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023JP¥6.8tJP¥8.2t-JP¥69,923,999,000.0020.1x-96.7x0.8x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023JP¥6.5tJP¥8.1t-JP¥101,214,286,000.0019.3x-64.2x0.8x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023JP¥6.8tJP¥8.1t-JP¥96,720,286,000.0018.8x-70.3x0.8x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023JP¥6.6tJP¥8.1t-JP¥96,500,286,000.0018.4x-67.9x0.8x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023JP¥6.3tJP¥8.0t-JP¥131,323,483,000.0017.7x-48.2x0.8x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023JP¥6.0tJP¥7.9t-JP¥142,362,483,000.0020.4x-41.9x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-41.9x


Total Market Cap: JP¥6.0tTotal Earnings: -JP¥142,362,483,000.00Total Revenue: JP¥7.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Multiline Retail industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 44.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 33.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.94x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Multiline Retail industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 9.3% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Japanese Consumer Discretionary industry?

JP Market-1.44%
Consumer Discretionary-1.79%
General Merchandise and Department Stores2.72%
Broadline Retail2.72%
Department Stores0%0
General Merchandise Stores0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Broadline Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 12.9% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Broadline Retail industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 33.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Broadline Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 13% per year.
  • In contrast, the Broadline Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
7453 Ryohin KeikakuJP¥3.72k6.0%
+JP¥110.9b		18.8%PE33.1x
3099 Isetan Mitsukoshi HoldingsJP¥3.76k6.4%
+JP¥78.8b		64.5%PE17.3x
7532 Pan Pacific International HoldingsJP¥855.302.8%
+JP¥70.0b		-9.0%PE23.5x
3086 J. Front RetailingJP¥2.39k7.2%
+JP¥39.7b		19.8%PE20.9x
8233 Takashimaya CompanyJP¥2.13k6.2%
+JP¥36.6b		95.9%PS1.3x

Latest News

7532
JP¥855.30
Pan Pacific International Holdings
7D
2.8%
1Y
-9.0%
3086
JP¥2,394.50
J. Front Retailing
7D
7.2%
1Y
19.8%
8233
JP¥2,129.00
Takashimaya Company
7D
6.2%
1Y
95.9%
3093
JP¥1,999.00
Treasure FactoryLTD
7D
11.2%
1Y
11.1%
3031
JP¥568.00
RACCOON HOLDINGS
7D
-10.4%
1Y
-23.2%
8273
JP¥946.00
Izumi
7D
4.6%
1Y
-13.0%
2782
JP¥3,555.00
Seria
7D
-4.6%
1Y
32.6%
3099
JP¥3,755.00
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings
7D
6.4%
1Y
64.5%
8254
JP¥240.00
Saikaya Department StoreLtd
7D
-29.6%
1Y
-42.0%
4385
JP¥3,730.00
Mercari
7D
-3.7%
1Y
45.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

4385: Raised Revenue Guidance Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk Despite Higher Discount Rate

Analysts have raised Mercari's fair value estimate from ¥2,700 to about ¥2,812, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue, profit margins, and future P/E multiples that refine their overall outlook on the stock. What's in the News Mercari revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending June 30, 2026, and now expects revenue of ¥220,000 million, compared with its previous range of ¥210,000 million to ¥220,000 million.
4755
JP¥739.50
Rakuten Group
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-8.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

4755: FinTech Reorganization Will Pressure Margins And Limit Upside Potential

Analysts now estimate Rakuten Group's fair value at about ¥670, a reduction from roughly ¥692, reflecting adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026 to consider an integrated agreement on reorganizing Rakuten Group's FinTech business, including Rakuten Bank, through share deliveries that would make Rakuten Card and Rakuten Securities Holdings subsidiaries of Rakuten Bank, among other agenda items (Key Developments).
2678
JP¥1,184.00
ASKUL
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-21.1%
340A
JP¥313.00
zig-zagInc
7D
-10.1%
1Y
-57.4%
9997
JP¥941.00
Belluna
7D
-1.1%
1Y
7.9%
7453
JP¥3,716.00
Ryohin Keikaku
7D
6.0%
1Y
18.8%
8244
JP¥1,834.00
Kintetsu Department Store
7D
4.8%
1Y
3.6%
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