What is HitoMile Co., Ltd.'s (7686.T) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (51), Value (67), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does HitoMile Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?

HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is HitoMile Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is HitoMile Co., Ltd. in?

HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry (Japan).

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HitoMile Co., Ltd. · Consumer Defensive · Japan · $76M · Avg Vol: $25K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

10.2x

ROE

25.5%

D/E

2.1x

Dividend %

4.8%

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AI CONVICTION THESIS

HitoMile Co., Ltd. is a Japanese consumer defensive company with stable metrics but lacks any alignment with our high-conviction macro themes for the next 18 months.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

HitoMile Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food distribution company that supplies a wide range of food products to retail and food service sectors. The company's competitive moat is built on its efficient logistics network and strong relationships with regional food producers and retail chains. It operates as a reliable, niche food distributor benefiting from the defensive and stable nature of the Japanese consumer staples market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	528.9M	711.0M	800.4M	832.0M	16.3%
EPS	-0.64	0.13	0.35	0.12	-7.1%
Shares	27.9M	28.8M	29.0M	29.0M	+3.9%
Debt	72.8M	64.7M	53.3M	56.8M	-7.9%
Equity	14.3M	17.4M	25.4M	26.1M	22.4%
Op CF	-15.1M	15.7M	17.2M	16.0M	1.1%
Inv CF	-6.5M	-7.1M	-1.3M	-18.6M	—
Fin CF	23.0M	-8.8M	-13.2M	0.5M	—

PRICE (1Y)-0.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$2.55

RSI (14)

44.8

52W High

$3.06

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

14.0%69.1

ROE

25.5%89.4

GP/Assets

92.1%95.9

Op. Margin

5.8%44.0

FCF/Assets

1.7%27.6

Piotroski

524.7

Int. Cover

19.4x59.1

D/E Ratio

2.05x7.4

Current Ratio

0.84x15.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

10.2x80.8

EV/EBITDA

6.3x74.8

P/FCF

19.2x46.3

P/B

2.4x31.4

P/S

0.1x97.9

Div Yield

4.8%79.2

Momentum

52W High %

84%60.6

RS 6M

-40%26.4

SMA 50/200

0.97x47.4

EPS Rev 4W

-1.8%43.5

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+110%74.8

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$76M

P/E (Forward)

4.9x

Gross Margin

24.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 7686.T are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
7686.T	HitoMile Co., Ltd.(you)	$76M	75	BUY
8030.T	Chuo Gyorui Co., Ltd.	$85M	80	BUY
2708.T	Kuze Co., Ltd.	$56M	89	STRONG BUY
7614.T	OM2 Network Co.,Ltd.	$63M	92	STRONG BUY
7481.T	Oie Sangyo Co., Ltd.	$135M	99	STRONG BUY
7520.T	Eco's Co.,Ltd.	$161M	54	HOLD
2294.T	Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd.	$149M	50	HOLD
8142.T	Toho Co., Ltd.	$266M	89	STRONG BUY
2268.T	B-R 31 Ice Cream Co.,Ltd.	$246M	57	HOLD
7698.T	Iceco Inc.	$61M	36	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.0% · P/E 15.0x · Gross margin 28.8%

HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) — Stock Score Summary

HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (67/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. HitoMile Co., Ltd. is a Japanese consumer defensive company with stable metrics but lacks any alignment with our high-conviction macro themes for the next 18 months.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$2.55
Market Cap	$76M
P/E (TTM)	10.17
P/E (Forward)	4.85
Price/Book	2.41
Return on Equity	25.5%
Return on Invested Capital	14.0%
Debt/Equity	205.04
Gross Margin	24.3%
Operating Margin	5.8%
Revenue Growth	2.0%
Dividend Yield	4.8%
Free Cash Flow	$4M

HitoMile Co., Ltd. operates in the Food Distribution industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HitoMile Co., Ltd.’s (7686.T) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (67), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does HitoMile Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?: HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is HitoMile Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is HitoMile Co., Ltd. in?: HitoMile Co., Ltd. (7686.T) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry (Japan).