Diversified B2B End MarketsServing automotive, aerospace and industrial clients provides durable demand diversification across cycles. This B2B focus on precision, custom tooling and maintenance contracts supports recurring revenue, premium pricing and reduced single‑industry exposure over multi‑month horizons.

Low Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity of 0.16 materially lowers solvency risk and gives the firm financial flexibility to fund capex, R&D or absorb demand shocks without heavy interest burden. Lower leverage supports longer-term stability and optionality for strategic investments.

Moderate Gross Margin From Manufacturing EfficiencyAn ~18% gross margin signals underlying production efficiency and the ability to extract value from precision manufacturing. Sustained manufacturing margins imply structural competitiveness in cost, process know‑how and potential to expand operating margin if overheads and scale improve.

Bears Say

Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow undermines internal funding for maintenance, capex and working capital. Over months this forces reliance on external financing or equity, constraining reinvestment, increasing financing costs and reducing strategic flexibility.

Very Thin Profitability And Negative EBITA net margin below 1% and negative EBIT indicate limited ability to cover operating fixed costs and low incremental returns on revenue. Structurally thin margins reduce buffers against input cost inflation and limit retained earnings for growth or dividend support.

Low Return On EquityROE near 0.85% signals weak shareholder returns and potentially inefficient capital allocation. Over a multi‑month horizon, low ROE constrains ability to attract investment, fund expansion organically, and indicates limited progress converting assets and equity into profitable growth.

3444 FAQ

What was KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥224.00 and its highest was ¥1257.00 in the past 12 months.

What is KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s market cap?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥10.37B.

When is KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 13, 2026 which is in 20 days.

How were KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. released its earnings results on Dec 12, 2025. The company reported ¥10.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥10.02.

Is KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. pay dividends?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.56%. See more information on KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. dividends here

What is KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. have?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. has 12,337,700 shares outstanding.

What happened to KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. reported an EPS of ¥10.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.443%.

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Company Description

KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.

Kikuchi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. engages in design, processing, manufacture, and sale of metal and plastic products in Japan. It processes and manufactures various tools and dies. The company is also involved in the metal and plastic injection, magnesium thxio, insert, cleaning, and aluminum hot diecast molding; and sheet metal fabrication and press processing activities. In addition, it engages in the manufacture and sale of devices, such as assembly and inspection equipment; design, manufactures, and sale of machine tool; and machining plastic parts, as well as the provision of special joins of metallic and resin parts, and vacuum casting services. Kikuchi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.