Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent ~18.6% revenue growth reflects durable end-market demand and successful sales execution. Over 2–6 months this supports scale benefits, improves pricing power opportunities, and provides room to invest in product development and customer retention to solidify market position.

Improved Leverage PositionA lower debt-to-equity (~0.45) materially increases financial flexibility and reduces refinancing risk. This stronger capital structure supports investment in capacity or R&D, cushions cyclical textile demand, and lowers long-term interest burden versus prior higher leverage.

Product/market Diversification & TechAdvanced spinning technologies, sustainability focus and sales into apparel, industrial textiles and home furnishings create a diversified revenue base. Combined with economies of scale, this enhances competitive positioning and reduces single-market exposure over the medium term.

Bears Say

Weak Profitability MarginsPersistently negative EBIT and net margins indicate the core business is not generating earnings from operations. Over months this limits reinvestment capacity, increases reliance on cost cuts or pricing shifts, and undermines sustainable free-cash generation and shareholder returns.

Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow are structural concerns: they force dependence on external financing or asset sales to fund operations. Over a multi-month horizon this constrains capital expenditures, working capital support for growth, and makes the firm vulnerable in downturns.

Negative Return On EquityA negative ROE shows the company is not delivering returns on shareholders' capital despite improving leverage. Persisting negative ROE undermines investor confidence, constrains ability to raise equity on favorable terms, and signals structural profitability issues needing strategic fixes.

3409 FAQ

What was Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥104.00 and its highest was ¥293.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.75B.

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Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.

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How many shares outstanding does Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd. have?

Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd. has 28,847,494 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd.

Kitabo Co.,Ltd engages in the manufacturing of healthcare and recycled products. The company operates through spinning, textile, health care, and recycling business segments. It manufactures masks for health care industry. It distributes remote health management wearable device and security camera for crime prevention, disaster prevention and security management systems. It also recycles renewable resins discharged from material manufacturers, processing manufacturers, and industrial waste disposal companies. the company manufactures and sells synthetic spun yarns and fabrics in japan. its products include outdoor goods and clothing, firefighter uniform, functional innerwear, automotive parts, smartphone cases, and cut-resistant gloves. Kitabo Co.,Ltd was formerly known as Kitanihon Spinning Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kitabo Co.,Ltd in July 2025. The company was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Hakusan, Japan.