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Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. (JP:4549)
:4549
4549 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2407.00
-¥16.00(-0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2407.00
-¥16.00(-0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,972.00 - ¥3,345.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.20K
Average Volume (3M)72.32K
Market Cap
¥93.50B
Enterprise Value¥90.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥4.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥3.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.7
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)22.51
Shares Outstanding34,541,440
10 Day Avg. Volume81,940
30 Day Avg. Volume72,320
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)1.92
P/FCF Ratio95.92
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)106.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥42.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumables RevenueEiken's business model centers on consumable IVD reagents and test kits that require repeat purchases per test. This creates durable, recurring revenue and installed-base pull-through that supports predictable demand, steady cash inflows, and resilience to cyclical swings over months.
Low Financial LeverageA very low debt-to-equity ratio and high equity ratio provide financial flexibility for R&D, capex, or targeted M&A without stressing liquidity. This capital structure lowers insolvency risk and gives the company capacity to fund strategic investments over the next several quarters.
Strong Operating Cash ConversionOCF at 2.71x net income indicates high cash conversion from reported profits, enabling internal funding of operations and working capital. Even with FCF weakness, robust OCF supports sustainable operations, short-term reinvestment and potential shareholder returns over months.
Bears Say
Declining Net Profit MarginA falling net margin signals margin pressure from cost increases, pricing pressure, or product mix shifts. Sustained margin compression erodes earnings power, reduces retained earnings for reinvestment, and weakens the company's ability to improve returns over the medium term.
Weak Free Cash FlowA steep drop in FCF relative to net income limits the cash available after capex for dividends, buybacks, or debt reduction. If FCF growth remains depressed, Eiken may face constraints funding expansion or absorbing shocks, increasing strategic risk over several quarters.
Lower Return On EquityROE falling to low single digits shows reduced efficiency in converting equity into profits. Persistently low ROE limits shareholder value creation and signals operational or margin issues; this can impair capital allocation effectiveness and long-term growth prospects.
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. News
4549 FAQ
What was Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1972.00 and its highest was ¥3345.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥93.50B.
When is Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ¥22.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥22.51.
Is Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.31%. See more information on Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. have?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. has 34,541,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥22.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.333%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4549
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.
Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells clinical diagnostics and equipment in Japan. The company is involved in developing clinical diagnostic aids to various aspects of contemporary medicine, including biochemical, immunological, serological, dry chemical diagnosis, and automatic analyzers. It also develops and supplies OC-SENSOR, an automated immunochemical fecal test for detecting gastrointestinal bleeding associated with disorders, such as colorectal cancer, polyps, and diverticulitis. In addition, the company offers real-time turbidi meters, and homeothermal equipment; amplification kits and fluorescence detection reagents for research use; and detection kits. Further, it manufactures a range of products that are used in the field of microbiology; and provides other products comprising immunological and serological reagents. The company was formerly known as Nihon Eiyokagaku Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1969. Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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