Hoshizaki (HSHIF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:HSHIF) is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in commercial foodservice equipment. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Nagoya, the company has built a reputation for engineering durable and energy-efficient solutions. Hoshizaki’s product range is designed to meet the needs of the hospitality, restaurant, convenience store and healthcare sectors, offering a one-stop source for ice production, refrigeration and dishwashing equipment.

The company’s core portfolio centers on commercial ice machines available in cube, flake and nugget configurations, complemented by matching ice storage bins and dispensers. In addition to ice-making systems, Hoshizaki produces a variety of refrigeration units—such as undercounter refrigerators, walk-in coolers and reach-in freezers—alongside professional dishwashers, hot food holding cabinets and water dispensers. Each product line is engineered for high throughput and consistent performance under continuous operation.

Hoshizaki serves markets worldwide through a network of regional subsidiaries, independent dealers and distributors across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international territories. Its global presence enables localized sales support, installation services and maintenance programs, ensuring customers benefit from prompt technical assistance, genuine parts and regulatory compliance in their jurisdictions.

Beyond manufacturing, Hoshizaki places strong emphasis on after-sales service and continuous product innovation. The company invests in research and development to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and improve operational reliability. This focus on quality assurance and lifecycle support has helped Hoshizaki maintain its position as a trusted supplier to foodservice professionals around the globe.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $33.00 to $33.00
• 50-Day Range: $32.68 to $33.00
• 52-Week Range: $33.00 to $33.00
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 900 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.19
• Dividend Yield: 81.68%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Hoshizaki Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hoshizaki scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Hoshizaki.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hoshizaki is 0.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 234.06.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hoshizaki is 0.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 304.57.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hoshizaki has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hoshizaki has recently decreased by 30.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Hoshizaki is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.80%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Hoshizaki does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hoshizaki is 15.28%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hoshizaki has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hoshizaki has recently decreased by 30.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Hoshizaki has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hoshizaki insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 10.54% of the stock of Hoshizaki is held by institutions.

HSHIF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HSHIF shares performed this year?

Hoshizaki's stock was trading at $33.00 at the start of the year. Since then, HSHIF stock has increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $33.00.

When did Hoshizaki's stock split?

Hoshizaki's stock split before market open on Wednesday, June 29th 2022.The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, June 29th 2022. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, June 29th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Hoshizaki?

Shares of HSHIF 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

• Today: 10/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/12/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HSHIF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.hoshizaki.co.jp
• Phone: 81 5 6297 2111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 13,361
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.19
• 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: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A