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4368 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3355.00
-¥455.00(-11.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3355.00
-¥455.00(-11.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,418.33 - ¥4,995.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.12M
Average Volume (3M)88.52K
Market Cap
¥356.52B
Enterprise Value¥453.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥38.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥15.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.1
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)169.15
Shares Outstanding106,533,000
10 Day Avg. Volume99,450
30 Day Avg. Volume88,523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.87
Price to Book (P/B)2.46
Price to Sales (P/S)3.75
P/FCF Ratio16.53
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)188.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥89.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High And Improving ProfitabilitySustained, high margins and an improving ROE reflect durable pricing power and operational efficiency in specialty chemicals. This margin profile supports steady internal reinvestment, funds R&D/product quality, and provides a multi-month cushion versus input or volume volatility, reinforcing long-term earnings resilience.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives the company financial flexibility to weather cycles, finance targeted capex, or pursue strategic initiatives without pressuring credit metrics. Over 2–6 months this reduces refinancing risk and preserves ability to invest in productivity or niche product development, supporting stability.
Sticky B2B Specialty Business ModelA B2B specialty-chemicals model with long-term contracts, customer-specific specs and higher-margin specialty grades creates durable customer stickiness and repeat demand. This structural positioning supports sustained pricing power and repeatable revenue, limiting commoditization risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionEarnings do not fully convert to cash due to working-capital or investment needs. Over the coming months this constrains liquidity flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or opportunistic investments, and raises sensitivity to receivable/inventory swings that can tighten cash during downturns.
Volatile Free Cash FlowHistorical swings in FCF — notably a negative year in FY2024 — show cash generation is uneven and tied to capex/work-capital cycles. This reduces predictability of funding for growth or distributions and elevates execution risk if capex or working-capital needs reoccur while margins face pressure.
Slowing Revenue GrowthTop-line momentum has moderated, leaving recent earnings gains more dependent on margin expansion than volume. Over a 2–6 month horizon, this makes the business more vulnerable if end-market demand softens or pricing normalizes, since sustaining earnings will require renewed volume or new product penetration.
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. News
4368 FAQ
What was Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1418.33 and its highest was ¥4995.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥356.52B.
When is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥63.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥63.22.
Is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.81%. See more information on Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. have?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. has 106,533,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥63.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.151%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4368
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Company Description
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.
Established in 1952 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Fuso Chemical Co.,Ltd. operates globally, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse portfolio spanning life science, electronic material, and functional chemical products. The company's life science division offers a comprehensive array of organic acids and their derivatives, including malic, citric, L-tartaric, lactic, and gluconic acids, as well as ascorbic, isoascorbic acids, and amino acid compounds. This segment also provides industrial solutions such as water-soluble rust-preventive agents and grinding/cutting fluids. For the electronics industry, Fuso Chemical produces ultra-high purity colloidal silica and high-purity organosilica sol. Additionally, its functional chemical offerings encompass various oxidation-reduction agents and benzoic acid derivatives.
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