Kuraray Co Ltd (JP:3405)
:3405
3405 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1665.50
-¥16.50(-0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1665.50
-¥16.50(-0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,466.00 - ¥1,946.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)2.05M
Market Cap
¥512.18B
Enterprise Value¥695.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥115.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥265.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)67.2
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS Estimate
17.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-47.73
Shares Outstanding307,963,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,613,420
30 Day Avg. Volume2,049,506
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio536.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)125.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥843.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Specialty Materials PortfolioKuraray's portfolio of differentiated polymers (PVA, EVOH, specialty resins) serves multiple industrial end markets. That B2B focus and application-specific products create durable customer relationships, pricing leverage, and revenue resilience across cycles.
Stable Balance Sheet And Manageable LeverageModerate and improving leverage gives Kuraray financial flexibility to fund capex, R&D, and strategic investments without acute refinancing pressure. A stable capital structure supports long-term execution and absorbs cyclical downturns better than peers with higher leverage.
Resilient Gross MarginsConsistent gross margins near 30% indicate underlying product differentiation and the ability to pass some input cost through pricing. Stable manufacturing economics support long-term operating profitability even when net income fluctuates.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability DeteriorationA collapse in net margin materially reduces returns on equity and the company's capacity to reinvest from internal earnings. Sustained low profitability limits strategic optionality, curbs shareholder distributions, and increases sensitivity to future cost or demand shocks.
Free Cash Flow Collapsed To Near BreakevenNear-zero free cash flow weakens the firm's ability to self-fund capex, R&D, or deleveraging. Over months, this raises reliance on external financing and constrains strategic initiatives; cash volatility also makes dividend and investment policies less predictable.
Revenue Turned Down In 2025A reversal to negative top-line growth interrupts scale benefits and may signal weaker end-market demand or competitive pressure. Sustained revenue declines reduce operating leverage, strain margin recovery efforts, and complicate long-term planning and investment returns.
Kuraray Co News
3405 FAQ
What was Kuraray Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kuraray Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥1466.00 and its highest was ¥1946.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kuraray Co Ltd’s market cap?
Kuraray Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥512.18B.
When is Kuraray Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kuraray Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Kuraray Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Kuraray Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported -¥47.73 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥7.012 by -¥54.742.
Is Kuraray Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kuraray Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kuraray Co Ltd pay dividends?
Kuraray Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.37%. See more information on Kuraray Co Ltd dividends here
What is Kuraray Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Kuraray Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 17.59.
How many shares outstanding does Kuraray Co Ltd have?
Kuraray Co Ltd has 307,963,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kuraray Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kuraray Co Ltd reported an EPS of -¥47.73 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥7.012. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kuraray Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3405
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Company Description
Kuraray Co Ltd
Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a Japanese chemical company that specializes in the production of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. Established in 1926, Kuraray operates in various sectors including healthcare, fibers and textiles, and industrial materials. The company's core products include polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins, which are used in a wide range of applications such as packaging, textiles, and construction, as well as medical products and high-performance materials for various industries.
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