Debt-free Balance SheetAn effectively debt-free balance sheet provides durable financial flexibility for bidding, absorbing project delays, and funding capex or dividends without refinancing risk. In a cyclical construction industry this lowers bankruptcy risk and supports strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.

Improved FY2025 ProfitabilityMaterial margin expansion and revenue growth in FY2025 indicate stronger project economics and operating leverage. Sustained higher margins can support reinvestment and dividends, and suggest management is extracting better returns from contracts rather than relying solely on volume.

Rising Return On EquityA meaningful ROE improvement shows management is enhancing capital efficiency after a weaker period. If sustained, rising ROE signals better project selection and execution, which supports longer-term profitability and the ability to generate shareholder value without additional leverage.

Bears Say

Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionSignificant FCF decline and low coverage of net income show cash earnings lag accounting profits, implying working-capital swings or higher capex. Persistent weak conversion can constrain dividends, reduce buffer for slowdowns, and limit reinvestment without drawing on reserves.

Cash-flow Volatility And Past Negative OCFEpisodes of negative OCF/FCF in prior years demonstrate that cash generation is uneven. For an E&C firm, this volatility risks funding gaps during project timing shifts and can force reactive balance-sheet measures, undermining long-term operational planning.

Cyclical Revenue SensitivityRevenue and profit swings tied to project timing and construction demand expose the company to macro and public-spend cycles. This structural sensitivity can produce uneven earnings and complicate multi-period cash flow forecasting and stable margin delivery.

1799 FAQ

What was Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2093.00 and its highest was ¥4415.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s market cap?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s market cap is ¥80.64B.

When is Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 83 days.

How were Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥77.158 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥77.158.

Is Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation pay dividends?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation pays a Annually dividend of ¥130 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.55%. See more information on Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation dividends here

What is Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation have?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation has 20,858,492 shares outstanding.

What happened to Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation reported an EPS of ¥77.158 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.706%.

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Company Description

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation

Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation provides contract work services for civil engineering, architecture, and railway construction in Japan. The company also offers planning, design, surveying, supervision, inspection, and consulting services for civil engineering, architecture, and railway construction. In addition, it manufactures and sells materials for civil engineering, architecture, and railway construction; and buys and sells, exchanges, leases, mediates, and manages real estate properties, as well as provides non-life insurance agency services. Daiichi Kensetsu Corporation was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Niigata, Japan.