The company has reduced its share count over this period, returning value to shareholders through buybacks.
Diluted shares outstanding: 7.42B (2022) → 7.03B (2026)
ITOCHU Corporation operates as a global trading house, managing a diverse portfolio of import, export, and multifaceted business operations across the world. Its Textile segment manufactures and supplies various fiber and garment materials, fabrics, finished apparel, and industrial textiles. It also imports and distributes lifestyle brands, fashion accessories, and clothing across luxury, casual, and sports categories. The Machinery division offers comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. It further develops and operates large-scale projects in areas such as water, environmental infrastructure, renewable energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, and independent power production facilities. The segment also handles the sale and leasing of aircraft and associated equipment, alongside distributing automobiles, construction machinery, electronic systems, industrial machinery, and medical devices. It also owns and charters ships. The Metals & Minerals segment focuses on the mining and global trade of essential resources including iron ore, coal, uranium, various base metals, and minor metals. It also conducts trade in non-ferrous metal materials and processes and sells steel products. In Energy & Chemicals, ITOCHU trades a wide array of products such as crude oil, petroleum derivatives, LPG, LNG, natural gas, and hydrogen. It also deals with organic and inorganic chemicals, synthetic resins, household commodities, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and electronic materials, complementing these activities with power generation and trading. The Food segment is dedicated to the production, distribution, and retail of food items. Its General Products & Realty division produces and markets diverse materials including paper, pulp, natural rubber, tires, and wood. It also engages in the development and operation of real estate properties, such as residential, logistics, and other commercial projects, while providing logistics services. The ICT & Financial Business segment delivers an extensive range of services, encompassing IT solutions, internet-related services, venture capital, mobile telecommunications equipment and services, business process outsourcing (BPO), broadcasting and communications, entertainment and content services, healthcare and preventive medicine outsourcing, and financial and insurance brokerage. Established in 1858, the company's corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.
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+8.9% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Slow revenue growth
+4.8% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Slow EPS growth
¥0/ year
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (4%)
Research and development spending
Cash flow positive
¥7.4T cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
↑ Burn rate improving
Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising
ITOCHU Corporation is growing revenue at 9% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.
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ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.
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Slight earnings drop. Typical near a cyclical low.
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FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.
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Interest coverage between 3 and 8. Profits cover interest several times over.
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P/E in the normal range. Price is roughly $15 for every $1 of yearly profit.
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Modest yield. The bulk of any return needs to come from price appreciation.
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