Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc (JP:4182)
:4182
4182 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2918.00
-¥20.50(-0.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2918.00
-¥20.50(-0.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,918.00 - ¥5,446.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume564.10K
Average Volume (3M)1.18M
Market Cap
¥719.52B
Enterprise Value¥921.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥76.94B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥204.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)77.8
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
4.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.14
Shares Outstanding211,686,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,075,400
30 Day Avg. Volume1,184,883
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.60
P/FCF Ratio-46.61
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)240.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥787.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Product & End-Market ExposureMGC's broad mix of commodity, specialty and advanced materials serving multiple end-markets reduces dependency on any single cyclical sector. This diversification supports steadier revenue, cross-market product adoption, and long-term commercial relationships that preserve resilience through cycles.
Strong Equity PositionAn equity ratio near 60% reflects a healthy capital base and financial stability, giving the company capacity to fund strategic capex and weather commodity swings. This balance-sheet strength supports long-term investment flexibility and lowers refinancing risk across 2-6 month horizons and beyond.
Margin ResilienceStable gross margins (~21%) and a modestly improved net margin (5.9%) indicate effective cost management and pricing discipline across product mix. Margin durability in a chemicals business supports sustainable operating cash generation and helps absorb feedstock cost volatility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Revenue TrendA roughly 4.5% year-over-year revenue decline signals weakening demand or adverse mix shifts in end-markets. If this trend persists it will pressurize operating leverage, constrain reinvestment capacity, and limit the company’s ability to lift margins and returns without strategic corrective actions.
Negative Free Cash Flow From High CapexPersistent negative free cash flow driven by elevated capex reduces internal funding for dividends, debt paydown or M&A. Over the medium term this raises reliance on external financing, can pressure liquidity cushions, and limits the company’s strategic optionality if cash returns do not follow capex.
Rising Leverage And Moderate ROEA modest increase in leverage alongside a middling ROE (~6.8%) implies the firm is taking on more debt without clear return improvement. That combination curbs financial headroom, heightens interest-rate sensitivity, and could limit shareholder value creation absent stronger revenue growth or material margin expansion.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company News
4182 FAQ
What was Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc lowest stock price was ¥1918.00 and its highest was ¥5446.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s market cap?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s market cap is ¥719.52B.
When is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥9.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥62.614 by -¥53.474.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc pay dividends?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥50 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.49%. See more information on Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc dividends here
What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s EPS estimate?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s EPS estimate is 4.29.
How many shares outstanding does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc have?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc has 211,686,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc reported an EPS of ¥9.14 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥62.614. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.026%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4182
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Company Description
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. manufactures and sells basic and fine chemicals, and functional materials in Japan. It operates through Natural Gas Chemicals, Aromatic Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Information and Advanced Materials, and other segments. The Natural Gas Chemicals segment offers methanol and organic chemicals, and life science products. This segment is also involved in the mining and exploration of natural gas and oil, and development of geothermal energy. The Aromatic Chemicals segment provides aromatic chemicals and foamed plastics. The Specialty Chemicals segment offers inorganic chemicals, engineering plastics, and optical materials. The Information & Advanced Materials segment provides electronic materials and oxygen absorbers. Additionally, the company engages in the sale, leasing, management, and brokerage of real estate properties; shipping, freight transportation, and warehouse and tourist operations; civil engineering work and various other construction assignments; and research and development, sale, and consulting related to various technologies related to chemical industries. It also designs, manufactures, sells, operates, and supervises and consults machinery used in chemical industries and environmental preservation; and conducts various tests, analyses, and consults to environmental measurements and safety of chemical products. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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