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7427.T currently has a P/E ratio of 7.81. Relative to the sector average of 17.40, this suggests the stock may be undervalued. A higher P/E than peers means investors are paying more for each unit of earnings, often because they expect faster future growth. However, if that growth does not materialize, the stock can appear overvalued. A lower P/E may indicate weaker growth expectations or higher risk, but it can also signal a potential valuation discount.

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Echo Trading Co., Ltd.

¥824.00-¥3.00-0.36%

JPX / JPY

Market cap

¥5.0B

P/E

7.8

EPS (TTM)

¥0.68

Dividend yield

3.63%

Beta

0.43

1Y return

-11.68%

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Financials

The numbers behind the company

Revenue vs net income

RevenueNet income

$799M2021

$711M2022

$713M2023

$706M2024

$678M2025

Financial health

Gross margin

Operating margin

ROE

ROA

Debt to equity0.33Low
Current ratio1.32
Cash ratio0.24
Net margin0.6%
Free cash flow—

Valuation

Is it expensive right now

P/E vs the market

scale 0–50

0153050

7427.T7.8
Consumer Defensive sector median17.4
S&P 50022.0

Trades about 55% below its sector, cheaper than its peers on earnings.

Ratios

PEG-0.25
Price to book0.42
EPS (TTM)¥0.68
Payout ratio0%
FCF yield71.73%

Range & risk

¥811.00¥949.00

Trading in the lower third of its 52-week band

Beta0.43

Profile

What Echo Trading Co., Ltd. actually does

Echo Trading Co., Ltd. is engaged in the distribution of pet food and a variety of animal supplies throughout Japan. Beyond its trading activities, the company also manages specialized retail outlets catering to pets, provides educational programs for both individuals and businesses, and organizes events for pet enthusiasts. Additionally, it operates PETPET, a comprehensive online platform designed to assist pet owners and their animals by facilitating searches for related facilities, such as veterinary hospitals and grooming salons, and offering practical advice on pet care. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Nishinomiya, Japan, the company was previously known as Echo Sales Co., Ltd. until its name was changed to Echo Trading Co., Ltd. in 1992.

CEO

Minoru Toyota

Employees

300

Headquarters

Osaka

Founded

2003-12-18

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7427.T has a beta of 0.43, which indicates how sensitive it has historically been to movements in its broader market. A beta below 1 indicates lower relative volatility than the market. Beta is based on historical data and does not predict future performance.

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