Ajinomoto (AJINY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Tokyo-based multinational food and chemical company best known for commercializing monosodium glutamate (MSG) after Professor Kikunae Ikeda identified the flavor enhancer associated with umami in the early 20th century; the company was founded in 1909. Over more than a century it has grown from its seasoning roots into a diversified group that develops, manufactures and markets food products, seasonings and ingredient solutions for both retail and foodservice customers.

Today Ajinomoto’s activities span prepared and frozen foods, retail seasonings and condiments, and a broad range of amino acid-based products and specialty chemicals. Its amino-acid technologies are applied across food and beverage formulation, animal nutrition, pharmaceutical and medical nutrition products, and industrial uses. The company also participates in health-and-wellness initiatives by producing ingredients used in clinical nutrition, supplements and pharmaceutical applications, while continuing significant operations in processed and frozen consumer foods.

Ajinomoto operates globally with a strong presence in Japan and throughout Asia and expanding operations in the Americas, Europe and other regions through manufacturing, sales subsidiaries and R&D centers. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company maintains an international footprint of production and research facilities and markets products under a variety of brand names. Ajinomoto securities trade internationally, including as an OTC-listed instrument under the symbol AJINY, reflecting its cross-border investor access.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.96 to $27.96
• 50-Day Range: $27.82 to $31.89
• 52-Week Range: $16.50 to $32.89
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 48,153 shs
• Market Capitalization: $27.34 billion
• P/E Ratio: 33.69
• Dividend Yield: 0.64%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

AJINY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AJINY shares performed this year?

Ajinomoto's stock was trading at $21.11 at the start of the year. Since then, AJINY shares have increased by 32.4% and is now trading at $27.96.

How were Ajinomoto's earnings last quarter?

Ajinomoto Co. (OTCMKTS:AJINY) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $2.43 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.66 billion.

How do I buy shares of Ajinomoto?

Shares of AJINY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/06/2025
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/07/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: FOOD - MISC/DIVERSIFIED
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AJINY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.ajinomoto.com
• Phone: (135) 250-8111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 34,860
• Year Founded: 1909

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.69
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.50
• Current Ratio: 1.51
• Quick Ratio: 0.89

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $10.05 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.72
• Cash Flow: $1.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.00
• Book Value: $5.39 per share
• Price / Book: 5.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 977,736,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $27.34 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.50