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Japanese (NIKKEI) Soft Drinks Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 17, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M0.8%
  • 1Y-2.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Soft Drinks is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings has stood out, gaining 5.8%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 25% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Soft Drinks Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 17 Dec 2025JP¥2.5tJP¥3.3tJP¥60.2b23.8x42.1x0.8x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025JP¥2.6tJP¥3.3tJP¥61.0b23.9x42.3x0.8x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025JP¥2.5tJP¥3.2tJP¥56.4b24.5x43.9x0.8x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025JP¥2.5tJP¥3.2tJP¥56.4b26.8x45.1x0.8x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025JP¥2.5tJP¥3.2tJP¥55.1b27.5x44.9x0.8x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025JP¥2.4tJP¥3.2tJP¥117.1b28.2x20.4x0.7x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025JP¥2.4tJP¥3.2tJP¥115.7b29.7x20.9x0.7x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025JP¥2.6tJP¥3.2tJP¥125.3b27.5x20.4x0.8x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025JP¥2.5tJP¥3.2tJP¥125.3b25.6x19.7x0.8x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025JP¥2.4tJP¥3.2tJP¥126.2b26.6x19.3x0.8x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025JP¥2.5tJP¥3.2tJP¥132.0b27.5x18.8x0.8x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024JP¥2.6tJP¥3.2tJP¥132.0b29.9x19.9x0.8x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024JP¥2.6tJP¥3.2tJP¥131.4b28x19.7x0.8x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024JP¥2.6tJP¥3.2tJP¥122.0b23.5x21x0.8x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024JP¥2.7tJP¥3.2tJP¥122.0b22.5x22x0.8x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024JP¥2.5tJP¥3.1tJP¥121.3b21.4x20.4x0.8x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024JP¥2.7tJP¥3.1tJP¥121.0b22.1x22.2x0.9x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024JP¥2.7tJP¥3.1tJP¥122.3b21.8x21.9x0.9x
Thu, 02 May 2024JP¥2.6tJP¥3.1tJP¥112.3b27.5x22.9x0.8x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024JP¥2.5tJP¥3.1tJP¥112.3b26.2x22.6x0.8x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024JP¥2.6tJP¥3.1tJP¥111.5b25.8x23.3x0.8x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024JP¥2.6tJP¥3.0tJP¥108.7b22.5x23.5x0.8x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023JP¥2.4tJP¥3.0tJP¥108.7b23.4x22.2x0.8x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023JP¥2.5tJP¥3.0tJP¥108.0b23.8x23x0.8x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023JP¥2.3tJP¥3.0tJP¥94.2b21x24.8x0.8x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023JP¥2.5tJP¥3.0tJP¥94.2b23.5x26.5x0.8x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023JP¥2.4tJP¥3.0tJP¥91.8b20.4x26.1x0.8x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023JP¥2.4tJP¥2.9tJP¥98.6b21.9x24.4x0.8x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023JP¥2.5tJP¥2.9tJP¥98.6b22.4x25.8x0.9x
Fri, 05 May 2023JP¥2.4tJP¥2.8tJP¥94.5b18.1x25.7x0.9x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023JP¥2.4tJP¥2.8tJP¥94.5b18.3x25.1x0.8x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023JP¥2.4tJP¥2.8tJP¥94.9b17.8x24.8x0.8x
Thu, 26 Jan 2023JP¥2.1tJP¥2.8tJP¥91.2b17.8x23.6x0.8x
Sat, 24 Dec 2022JP¥2.3tJP¥2.8tJP¥91.2b18.2x25.5x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.5x


Total Market Cap: JP¥2.3tTotal Earnings: JP¥91.2bTotal Revenue: JP¥2.8tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Soft Drinks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Soft Drinks industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 42.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Soft Drinks industry have declined 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.3% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Japanese Soft Drinks compare with similar industries?

JP Market-0.40%
Consumer Staples0.99%
Beverage0.28%
Soft Drinks0.34%
Distillers and Wine Makers3.24%
Brewers0.029%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
2579 Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan HoldingsJP¥3.10k7.8%
+JP¥37.7b		26.7%PS0.6x
2585 Lifedrink CompanyJP¥1.77k2.7%
+JP¥2.4b		-17.4%PE24.9x

Latest News

2588
JP¥3,185.00
Premium Water HoldingsInc
7D
-8.2%
1Y
1.3%
2585
JP¥1,766.00
Lifedrink Company
7D
2.7%
1Y
-17.4%

Lifedrink Company (TSE:2585) Knows How To Allocate Capital

Dec 12
Lifedrink Company (TSE:2585) Knows How To Allocate Capital
2579
JP¥3,100.00
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
7D
7.8%
1Y
26.7%

2579: Share Buybacks And Dividend Increase Will Offset Weaker Medium Term Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings from ¥2,942.50 to ¥3,029.00, citing updated assumptions that balance slightly higher discount rates and marginally lower growth and margin expectations against a still-supportive valuation framework. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 12,383,700 shares, representing 7.08% of outstanding shares, for approximately ¥29,999.81 million under the November 6, 2024 buyback program (company disclosure) Issued updated dividend guidance for full year 2025, targeting a payout of ¥32.00 per share versus ¥28.00 a year earlier (company guidance) Revised fiscal 2026 guidance to lower expected revenue to ¥887,900 million and widened projected operating and net losses, citing softer demand and delayed fixed asset sales despite better business income trends (company guidance) Reported ongoing treasury share repurchases through September 30, 2025, totaling 11,655,000 shares or 6.65% for ¥28,153.82 million as part of the broader buyback plan (company disclosure) Scheduled an October 31, 2025 board meeting to consider cancellation of acquired treasury shares under Article 178 of the Companies Act (board agenda) Valuation Changes Fair Value: risen slightly from ¥2,942.50 to ¥3,029.00, reflecting a modest upward revision in the intrinsic valuation estimate.
2593
JP¥3,033.00
Ito En
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-15.0%
2587
JP¥4,817.00
Suntory Beverage & Food
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-5.1%
2573
JP¥4,155.00
Hokkaido Coca-Cola BottlingLtd
7D
-1.8%
1Y
40.5%