Strong Balance SheetA roughly 57% equity ratio and low leverage provide durable financial flexibility for UEKI. This capital structure supports bidding on multi-year engineering projects, cushions cyclical revenue swings, and reduces refinancing risk, enabling steady investment in equipment and working capital.

Stable Gross Profit MarginA roughly 12% average gross margin points to persistent pricing power or effective cost control in core operations. Margin stability supports long-term profitability even when top-line fluctuates, preserving operating cash and capacity to reinvest in competitive capabilities and project execution.

Improving Operating Cash GenerationImproving operating cash flow indicates the business increasingly converts profits into cash, strengthening internal funding for working capital and capex. Over the medium term this reduces reliance on external financing and supports sustainable operations despite episodic free cash flow swings.

Bears Say

Inconsistent Revenue GrowthIrregular top-line performance undermines predictability of utilization and backlog conversion in engineering & construction. For a project-driven firm, uneven revenue complicates capacity planning, weakens forecasting for multi-quarter contracts, and can pressure margins and return on invested capital.

Volatile Free Cash FlowMaterial swings in free cash flow create funding risk for dividends, capex, and debt repayment. Even with improving operating cash, years of negative FCF necessitate external financing or reserve use, which can constrain strategic spending and increase vulnerability during industry downturns.

Limited Investor CommunicationsAbsence of regular earnings calls or detailed investor dialogue reduces transparency around backlog, contract margins, and guidance. For a cyclical construction company, limited disclosure can hinder investor confidence and access to capital, and make it harder to assess forward operational risks.

1867 FAQ

What was UEKI CORPORATION’s price range in the past 12 months?

UEKI CORPORATION lowest stock price was ¥1573.00 and its highest was ¥3270.00 in the past 12 months.

What is UEKI CORPORATION’s market cap?

UEKI CORPORATION’s market cap is ¥20.15B.

When is UEKI CORPORATION’s upcoming earnings report date?

UEKI CORPORATION’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 78 days.

How were UEKI CORPORATION’s earnings last quarter?

UEKI CORPORATION released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥114.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥114.52.

Is UEKI CORPORATION overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts UEKI CORPORATION’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does UEKI CORPORATION pay dividends?

UEKI CORPORATION pays a Annually dividend of ¥90 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.03%. See more information on UEKI CORPORATION dividends here

What is UEKI CORPORATION’s EPS estimate?

UEKI CORPORATION’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does UEKI CORPORATION have?

UEKI CORPORATION has 6,873,528 shares outstanding.

What happened to UEKI CORPORATION’s price movement after its last earnings report?

UEKI CORPORATION reported an EPS of ¥114.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.18%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of UEKI CORPORATION?

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Company Description

UEKI CORPORATION

UEKI Corporation operates as a general construction company in Japan. The company is involved in the design, planning, supervision, and consulting of civil engineering, pipe, pavement, and track construction; purchase, sale, leasing, management, mediation, and exchange of land and buildings; and land development business. It also engages in the manufacture, maintenance, sale, and rental of automobiles, and construction materials and equipment; and maintenance and repair of power generation facilities and equipment. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Kashiwazaki, Japan.