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Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (JP:4078)
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Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (4078) Price & Analysis

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4078 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3180.00
-¥11.00(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3180.00
-¥11.00(-0.43%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthThe company has materially reduced leverage and maintains sizeable equity versus assets, which provides financial resilience. A conservative capital structure supports investment flexibility, lowers refinancing risk and helps the firm withstand cyclical demand swings over the next 2–6 months.
Improving Cash GenerationConsistent positive free cash flow in 2025–2026 demonstrates the firm's ability to convert operations into discretionary cash. Stronger cash generation reduces reliance on external funding, supports capex and working-capital needs, and improves resilience during industry slowdowns.
Profitability RecoveryThe return to positive operating and net margins indicates operational stabilization and better cost or pricing execution. Restored profitability, even if modest, supports internal funding, rebuilds retained earnings and positions the company to capitalize on demand upswings sustainably.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Revenue GrowthThe company's top-line lacks a clear growth trajectory, with revenue declines in the most recent year. Persistent or recurring flatness constrains operating leverage, limits scale benefits, and makes sustained margin improvement and investment planning more challenging over the medium term.
Earnings And Cash VolatilityMaterial swings in earnings and occasional negative free cash flow reflect sensitivity to cyclicality, feedstock costs and utilization. Such volatility raises uncertainty about recurring earnings power and complicates long-term budgeting, dividend policy and capital allocation decisions.
Thin Net Margins And Modest ReturnsDespite recovery, net margins are still slim and ROE remains modest, limiting the firm's capacity to generate high incremental returns. Persistently thin profitability reduces buffer for adverse cycles and constrains the ability to fund growth or significantly increase shareholder returns.

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4078 FAQ

What was Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2551.00 and its highest was ¥4940.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥67.23B.
      When is Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 74 days.
        How were Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -¥8.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥8.46.
          Is Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.37%. See more information on Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. have?
              Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has 16,000,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥8.46 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.294%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4078
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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                    Company Description

                    Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

                    Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. provides various chemical products in Japan. It offers titanium dioxide used in a range of applications, including paints, printer inks, paper manufacturing, plastics, chemical fibers, rubbers, and porcelain enamel, as well as in optical glasses and capacitors; and barium and strontium products used in compound form in electronic materials, paints, inks, plastics, glasses, and cosmetics. The company also provides zinc products, including zinc oxide used in various applications, such as rubber and paints, plastics, electronic materials, and cosmetics, as well as zinc dust used in anticorrosive paints; and plastic additives, such as stabilizers, lubricants, light stabilizers, and flame retardants used in pipes, joints, electrical wires, atypical extrusions, industrial films, flexible plastic films, and wall papers. In addition, the company offers catalysts comprising De-NOx catalysts/De-DXN catalysts, hydrogenation catalysts, ozone decomposition catalysts, polyester polymerization catalysts, and photo catalysts; electronic materials consisting of dielectric ceramics and piezoelectric ceramics; and pharmaceuticals, including prescription and OTC drugs, health foods, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Additionally, the company provides organic chemical products for use in electronics, resin materials, healthcare, lubricants, and water treatment materials sectors; and road marking materials used for various traffic restrictions, guides, information, warnings, and assistance. Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Sakai, Japan.

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