Revenue GrowthSustained 9.1% revenue growth indicates expanding end-market demand or successful commercial execution. Over 2-6 months this trend supports capacity utilization, pricing leverage and reinvestment in products or distribution, reducing operational reliance on cost cuts to drive results.

Improved Leverage & ROELower leverage and a 11.06% ROE point to stronger financial footing and effective capital deployment. This durable improvement increases resilience to cycles, preserves borrowing capacity for capex or M&A, and supports consistent shareholder returns without jeopardizing balance sheet stability.

Healthy Margins & Stable ProfitabilityA healthy gross margin and stable net margin provide a structural cushion against input-cost inflation and enable ongoing investment in R&D or process improvements. Sustained margin levels support predictable cash generation and long-term operating leverage as revenue scales.

Bears Say

Declining Free Cash FlowA 35.5% drop in free cash flow and low operating-cash-to-net-income ratio signal weakening cash conversion. Persisting shortfalls limit organic funding for capex, dividends and M&A, may force higher reliance on debt or equity issuance, and reduces strategic flexibility over the medium term.

Declining EBIT/EBITDA MarginsEroding operating margins suggest structural cost pressures or inefficiencies that revenue growth alone hasn’t offset. If margin compression persists, it will undermine return on capital and free cash flow generation, necessitating strategic cost actions or pricing changes to restore profitability.

Negative EPS GrowthAn EPS decline of 8.64% despite revenue gains indicates margin squeeze, non-operating charges, or capital structure effects. Continued negative EPS trends weaken shareholder returns, limit reinvestment capacity and could pressure management to change strategy to restore earnings quality.

4026 FAQ

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

Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1147.00 and its highest was ¥1799.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥15.65B.

When is Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

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Is Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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Does Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥23 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.81%. See more information on Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. have?

Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd. has 9,240,000 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

Konoshima Chemical Co., Ltd.

Konoshima Chemical Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells building materials, chemicals, and ceramics. The company offers residential and non-residential ceramic siding, eaves, gable boards, and refractory panels; and non-combustible building materials for residential and non-residential buildings. It also provides chemicals, such as magnesium oxide, flame retardant magnesium hydroxide, and magnesium carbonate; and functional ceramics. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.