Free Cash Flow TurnaroundA durable shift to positive free cash flow (589.59M JPY) strengthens liquidity and funds tooling, maintenance, and working capital without new financing. Sustained cash generation improves resilience to cyclical demand shocks and supports reinvestment for manufacturing capacity.

Improving LeverageReduced leverage (D/E 0.97 vs 1.16) lowers financial risk and interest burden, increasing strategic flexibility for capex or selectively funding investments. Better capital structure supports longer-term stability and reduces refinancing vulnerability in downturns.

B2B Manufacturing FocusCore business supplying molded plastic parts to automotive and industrial customers creates sticky, program-based revenue with potential for long-term OEM relationships. B2B component supply fosters repeat orders, scale benefits, and opportunities to win multi-year contracts.

Bears Say

Thin Operating ProfitabilityVery slim operating margins and a negative net margin limit the company's ability to self-fund growth or absorb raw material cost increases. Persistently low profitability undermines retained earnings accumulation and restricts capacity to invest in productivity gains.

Negative Return On EquityNegative ROE indicates the company is not generating returns on shareholder capital, constraining its ability to attract equity financing and reinvest profits. Over time this hampers growth funding and can pressure strategic investments or R&D for product competitiveness.

Raw Material & Customer Concentration RiskDependence on resin inputs and B2B customer production volumes exposes margins to commodity swings and client order patterns. Limited pricing power in contract manufacturing makes profitability and cash flows sensitive to sustained raw material inflation or lost customer programs.

4222 FAQ

What was KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥303.00 and its highest was ¥1042.00 in the past 12 months.

What is KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s market cap?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥13.89B.

When is KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 170 days.

How were KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥64.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥64.18.

Is KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. overvalued?

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

Does KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. pay dividends?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. does not currently pay dividends.

What is KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. have?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. has 15,637,144 shares outstanding.

What happened to KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. reported an EPS of ¥64.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.303%.

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Company Description

KODAMA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Kodama Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells plastic products in Japan and internationally. The company offers rear seat structural material, center console molding, door trim accent panel, door upper, back panel, west spoiler, construction equipment and cab interior ceiling, and exterior ceiling for tractors. It also provides bathroom vanity and interior, towel rack, mirror cabinet, paper roll, and handrail. In addition, it develops and manufactures hydroponic resin transport trays for unmanned cultivation systems. The company was formerly known as Kodama Metal Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kodama Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. in 1955. Kodama Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.