SOOBF (Sapporo Breweries) Short-Term Debt: $388 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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SOOBF Sapporo Breweries Ltd SOOBF
58 GF Score
Price $12.25
GF Value $7.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sapporo Breweries Short-Term Debt?

Sapporo Breweries SOOBF 58 Short-Term Debt is $388 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sapporo Breweries's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $388 Mil.

Sapporo Breweries's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($414 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($330 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($330 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($388 Mil).

Sapporo Breweries's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($276 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($371 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($371 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($330 Mil).

Sapporo Breweries Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Sapporo Breweries Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Sapporo Breweries Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries's Short-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Sapporo Breweries Short-Term Debt Chart

Sapporo Breweries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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Sapporo Breweries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of $388 Mil mean?
Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) has a Short-Term Debt of $388 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sapporo Breweries' Short-Term Debt too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current Short-Term Debt is $388 Mil. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' Short-Term Debt compare to BUD and STZ?
Sapporo Breweries' Short-Term Debt of $388 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Short-Term Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sapporo Breweries's current Short-Term Debt is $388 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.71, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 58.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is $388 Mil. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF), the current Short-Term Debt is $388 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 58.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.71. GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOOBF:

  • Short-Term Debt: $388 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.71 vs. price of $12.25 (58.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SOOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sapporo Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 2501:JapanSBW:Germany
Address 4-20-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8522
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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