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Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Watami Co's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.09%.
As of Jun. 2026, Watami Co has a Sloan Ratio of 6.09%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Jun. 2026, Watami Co has a Sloan Ratio of 6.09%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Watami Co Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Watami Co Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watami Co's Sloan Ratio % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami Co's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Watami Co Sloan Ratio % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watami Co's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Watami Co's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Watami Co's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 1214 (Sep. 2025 ) + 2445 (Dec. 2025 ) + -55 (Mar. 2026 ) + 1621 (Jun. 2026 ) = 円5,225 Mil.
Watami Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 1357 (Sep. 2025 ) + 2467 (Dec. 2025 ) + 2789 (Mar. 2026 ) + 942 (Jun. 2026 ) = 円7,555 Mil.
Watami Co's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 2057 (Sep. 2025 ) + -1787 (Dec. 2025 ) + -3799 (Mar. 2026 ) + -3266 (Jun. 2026 ) = 円-6,795 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a Sloan Ratio % of 6.09% as of Jun. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors.
Is Watami Co's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Watami Co's current Sloan Ratio % is 6.09%. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's Sloan Ratio % compare to MCD and SBUX?
Watami Co's Sloan Ratio % of 6.09% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Restaurants company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors. Watami Co's current Sloan Ratio % is 6.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,047.37, compared to a current price of 円913.00 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 6.09%. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current Sloan Ratio % is 6.09% as of Jun. 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円913.00 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,047.37.
GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:
Sloan Ratio %: 6.09%
GF Value™: 円1,047.37 vs. price of 円913.00 (12.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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