Reported Earnings • Aug 15
First quarter 2027 earnings released: EPS: JP¥26.75 (vs JP¥15.65 in 1Q 2026) First quarter 2027 results: EPS: JP¥26.75 (up from JP¥15.65 in 1Q 2026). Revenue: JP¥3.03b (down 4.0% from 1Q 2026). Net income: JP¥326.0m (up 66% from 1Q 2026). Profit margin: 11% (up from 6.2% in 1Q 2026). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Declared Dividend • Jul 25
Final dividend of JP¥15.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥15.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2026 Payment date: 1st December 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (102% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has remained flat since 10 years ago. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 13% to bring the payout ratio under control, which is less than the 50% EPS growth achieved over the last 5 years. Announcement • Jun 28
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2027 Results on Aug 12, 2026 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2027 results on Aug 12, 2026 Reported Earnings • May 13
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥41.14 (vs JP¥32.22 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥41.14 (up from JP¥32.22 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥10.7b (up 6.5% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥515.0m (up 27% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 4.8% (up from 4.0% in FY 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • May 12
Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026 Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 26 June 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 5.1%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥1.99 (vs JP¥3.81 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥1.99 (down from JP¥3.81 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.59b (up 12% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥25.0m (down 48% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 2.1% in 3Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 45% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Feb 12
Sotoh Co., Ltd. (TSE:3571) announces an Equity Buyback for 400,000 shares, representing 3.18% for ¥480 million. Sotoh Co., Ltd. (TSE:3571) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 400,000 shares, representing 3.18% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury stock), for ¥480 million. The purpose of the program is to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, we will acquire and cancel treasury stock. The program will expire on March 31, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 12,586,528 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 1,347,229 treasury shares. Announcement • Dec 06
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 12, 2026 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 12, 2026 Declared Dividend • Dec 02
First half dividend of JP¥25.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥25.00. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 26th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (108% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has remained flat since 10 years ago. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 20% to bring the payout ratio under control, which is less than the 54% EPS growth achieved over the last 5 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.23 (vs JP¥5.80 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥7.23 (up from JP¥5.80 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.68b (up 6.3% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥91.0m (up 25% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 3.4% (up from 2.9% in 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 71% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥15.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2025. Payment date: 02 December 2025. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 5.0%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥15.65 (vs JP¥25.14 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥15.65 (down from JP¥25.14 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.16b (up 4.1% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥197.0m (down 38% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 6.2% (down from 11% in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 89% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥810, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.1x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Luxury industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 10.0% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend increased to JP¥15.00 Dividend of JP¥15.00 is 7.1% higher than last year. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 2nd December 2025 Dividend yield will be 6.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (14% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has remained flat since 10 years ago. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 55% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jun 29
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥32.22 (vs JP¥212 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥32.22 (down from JP¥212 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥10.0b (down 6.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥406.0m (down 85% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 4.0% (down from 25% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 104% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 10
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.3% to JP¥674. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥560, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.8% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. New Risk • May 29
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 124% The company is paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Dividend yield: 5.9% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 124% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.0% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥8.55b market cap, or US$58.6m). Announcement • May 24
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 07, 2025 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 07, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥32.22 (vs JP¥212 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥32.22 (down from JP¥212 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥10.0b (down 6.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥406.0m (down 85% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 4.0% (down from 25% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 104% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • May 09
Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2025 Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥26.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 27 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 14% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 7.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Announcement • Feb 28
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 09, 2025 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 09, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥3.81 (vs JP¥6.29 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥3.81 (down from JP¥6.29 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.32b (down 10.0% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥48.0m (down 40% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.1% (down from 3.1% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jan 15
Sotoh Co., Ltd. (TSE:3571) agreed to acquire G-STAGE-JAPAN Co., Ltd and Geno Co., Ltd. Sotoh Co., Ltd. (TSE:3571) agreed to acquire G-STAGE-JAPAN Co., Ltd and Geno Co., Ltd on January 15, 2025. definitive agreement for the transaction is expected to be signed on January 20, 2025. For the period ended July 31, 2024 G-STAGE-JAPAN Co., Ltd and Geno Co., Ltd reported total assets of ¥1.1 billion net assets of ¥320 million operating profit of ¥30 million sales of ¥2.1 billion and net income of ¥20 million.
The expected completion of the transaction is January 31, 2025. New Risk • Jan 12
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk No financial data reported. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥8.56b market cap, or US$54.2m). Announcement • Dec 04
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 12, 2025 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 12, 2025 Declared Dividend • Dec 03
First half dividend of JP¥26.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥26.00. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 27th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (7% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 2.7% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 76% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. New Risk • Nov 15
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 29% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (29% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥8.58b market cap, or US$54.9m). Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥5.80 (vs JP¥23.26 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥5.80 (down from JP¥23.26 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.52b (down 10.0% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥73.0m (down 75% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.9% (down from 11% in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 108% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥14.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 02 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 11% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • Aug 25
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 08, 2024 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 08, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥25.14 (vs JP¥22.24 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥25.14 (up from JP¥22.24 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.03b (flat on 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥318.0m (up 12% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 11% (up from 9.4% in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 96% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • Jul 11
Final dividend of JP¥14.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥14.00. Ex-date: 27th September 2024 Payment date: 2nd December 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.7%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (205% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 128% to bring the payout ratio under control, which is more than the 72% EPS growth achieved over the last 5 years. Announcement • Jun 30
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 07, 2024 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 07, 2024 New Risk • May 13
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 27% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 205% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. High level of non-cash earnings (27% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥8.90b market cap, or US$57.1m). Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥212 (vs JP¥56.81 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥212 (up from JP¥56.81 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥10.7b (up 9.0% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥2.70b (up JP¥3.43b from FY 2023). Profit margin: 25% (up from net loss in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 72% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥11.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 01 July 2024. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • Mar 02
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 09, 2024 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 09, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.29 (vs JP¥2.75 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥6.29 (up from JP¥2.75 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥2.58b (up 12% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥80.0m (up JP¥115.0m from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.1% (up from net loss in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Dec 01
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 09, 2024 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 09, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥23.26 (vs JP¥19.72 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥23.26 (up from JP¥19.72 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥2.80b (up 7.3% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥296.0m (up JP¥547.0m from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (up from net loss in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥11.00 per share at 2.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Announcement • Aug 21
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 09, 2023 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 09, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 11
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥22.24 (vs JP¥1.34 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥22.24 (up from JP¥1.34 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.01b (up 18% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥283.0m (up JP¥266.0m from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 9.4% (up from 0.7% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 8% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jul 12
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 09, 2023 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 09, 2023 Announcement • Jun 04
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jul 12, 2023 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jul 12, 2023 Announcement • May 12
Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 28, 2023 Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 28, 2023. Reported Earnings • May 12
Full year 2023 earnings released: JP¥56.81 loss per share (vs JP¥88.64 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: JP¥56.81 loss per share (improved from JP¥88.64 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥9.83b (up 31% from FY 2022). Net loss: JP¥723.0m (loss narrowed 36% from FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥11.00 per share at 2.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 23 June 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.9%). Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥2.75 loss per share (vs JP¥11.55 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: JP¥2.75 loss per share (improved from JP¥11.55 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.31b (up 31% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥35.0m (loss narrowed 76% from 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Dec 02
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 08, 2023 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 08, 2023 Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥19.72 loss per share (vs JP¥3.54 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: JP¥19.72 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥3.54 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.61b (up 30% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥251.0m (loss widened 458% from 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 63 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Satoshi Yoshino was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥19.72 loss per share (vs JP¥3.54 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: JP¥19.72 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥3.54 loss in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.61b (up 30% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥251.0m (loss widened 458% from 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 63 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Oct 23
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 09, 2022 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 09, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥11.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 01 December 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Aug 11
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥1.34 (vs JP¥4.32 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥1.34 (down from JP¥4.32 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.56b (up 30% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥17.0m (down 69% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 2.8% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 73 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Jun 26
Full year 2022 earnings released Full year 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥7.51b (flat on FY 2021). Net loss: JP¥1.13b (loss widened 36% from FY 2021). Announcement • Jun 04
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 09, 2022 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 09, 2022 Reported Earnings • May 13
Full year 2022 earnings released: JP¥88.38 loss per share (vs JP¥65.30 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: JP¥88.38 loss per share (down from JP¥65.30 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥7.51b (flat on FY 2021). Net loss: JP¥1.13b (loss widened 36% from FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 83 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • May 13
Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2022 Sotoh Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Satoshi Yoshino was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 08
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 11, 2022 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 11, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 24 June 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: JP¥11.55 loss per share (down from JP¥6.37 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥1.76b (flat on 3Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥147.0m (loss widened 82% from 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 90 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥3.54 loss per share (vs JP¥10.06 loss in 2Q 2021) The company reported a solid second quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥2.01b (up 3.2% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥45.0m (loss narrowed 65% from 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 101 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 01 December 2021. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • Aug 18
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥4.32 (vs JP¥7.15 loss in 1Q 2021) The company reported a decent first quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥1.97b (down 14% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥55.0m (up JP¥146.0m from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from net loss in 1Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 105 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Jun 26
Full year 2021 earnings released: JP¥65.30 loss per share (vs JP¥7.62 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥7.55b (down 33% from FY 2020). Net loss: JP¥831.0m (loss widened JP¥734.0m from FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 108 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 12
Full year 2021 earnings released: JP¥65.30 loss per share (vs JP¥7.62 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥7.55b (down 33% from FY 2020). Net loss: JP¥831.0m (loss widened JP¥734.0m from FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 107 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥13.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 25 June 2021. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.9%). Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: JP¥6.37 loss per share (vs JP¥2.44 loss in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.76b (down 32% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: JP¥81.0m (loss widened 161% from 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 102 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 01
New 90-day low: JP¥803 The company is down 15% from its price of JP¥949 on 02 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Luxury industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 22
New 90-day low: JP¥896 The company is down 8.0% from its price of JP¥976 on 23 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Luxury industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. Announcement • Dec 11
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 12, 2021 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 12, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 07
New 90-day low: JP¥911 The company is down 5.0% from its price of JP¥963 on 08 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Luxury industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Announcement • Sep 03
Sotoh Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Nov 11, 2020 Sotoh Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Nov 11, 2020 
