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Ajinomoto Co. Inc(AJINF) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

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Reward51Moderate
Risk27Low
75%Data
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Market Cap:28.61Bn
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Reward Rating
51
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
27
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Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $131.19.

What is Ajinomoto Co. Inc?

engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally.

AJINF · Verdict

Moderate reward · low risk

AJINF stands out on volatility and cash flow, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

AJINF · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Cash flow75/100

    8% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 3

  • Balance sheet37/100

    Current ratio 1.82

  • Profitability38/100

    5% net margin · 10% ROE

  • Valuation41/100

    P/E 32.8× · PEG 1.47

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Ajinomoto Co. Inc?

engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The Seasonings and Foods segment offers sauces and seasoning products under the AJI-NO-MOTO, HON-DASHI, Cook Do, Ajinomoto KK Consommé, Pure Select Mayonnaise, Ros Dee, Masako, Aji-ngon, Sazón, Sajiku, and CRISPY FRY names. The company is listed on the OTCGREY in USA, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 28.61B, and a P/E ratio of 124.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (51)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods
Market Cap28.61B
P/E Ratio124.375
Dividend Yield1.02%
Beta0.337
Insider Activity
12M windowNo data
No insider activity data available for this ticker.
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