Kainos Laboratories, Inc. (JP:4556)
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4556 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1271.00
¥2.00(0.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1271.00
¥2.00(0.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,201.00 - ¥2,284.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.10K
Average Volume (3M)3.67K
Market Cap
¥9.30B
Enterprise Value¥6.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)33.54
Shares Outstanding4,558,860
10 Day Avg. Volume3,280
30 Day Avg. Volume3,666
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.71
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.75
P/FCF Ratio17.44
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetA very low debt-to-equity (~0.08) and an improving balance sheet provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports investment or M&A optionality, and helps the company withstand cyclical stress without eroding long-term capital allocation.
Resilient Revenue GrowthConsistent mid-single-digit top-line growth demonstrates steady demand for the company's diagnostic products. Persistent revenue expansion underpins scale advantages and recurring sales, supporting predictable cash generation and strategic planning over the medium term.
Solid Gross MarginsA roughly 46% gross margin signals structural pricing power or efficient manufacturing for reagent/diagnostic products. Sustained gross margins create a buffer to absorb cost inflation and enable reinvestment in R&D or sales, supporting long-term profit potential if mix and pricing hold.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionA significant decline in operating and net margins points to either rising costs, weaker pricing, or adverse mix that can persist. Lower margins reduce retained earnings and capital available for growth or distribution, and may reflect structural competitive or cost pressures.
Weaker Free Cash Flow / Cash ConversionDeclining free cash flow and a marked drop in cash conversion versus profits signal volatility in working capital or timing of investments. This undermines reliable internal funding for capex, R&D, or dividends and increases reliance on external financing for strategic initiatives.
Cooling Returns On EquityA sustained decline in ROE to the low single digits indicates weakening capital efficiency and slower equity compounding. Persistently lower ROE can constrain shareholder returns and may reflect structural margin or growth challenges that hinder long-term value creation.
4556 FAQ
What was Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1201.00 and its highest was ¥2284.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s market cap?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s market cap is ¥9.30B.
When is Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported ¥33.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥33.54.
Is Kainos Laboratories, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kainos Laboratories, Inc. pay dividends?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.53%. See more information on Kainos Laboratories, Inc. dividends here
What is Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kainos Laboratories, Inc. have?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. has 4,558,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kainos Laboratories, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥33.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kainos Laboratories, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4556
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Company Description
Kainos Laboratories, Inc.
KAINOS Laboratories, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products in Japan. It is also involved in the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of physical and chemical measurement instruments, and medical supplies, as well as nutrition supplements, foodstuff, animal feed, and related products. The company offers various biochemical clinical testing reagents systems, such as Aqua-auto Kainos CRE-IV Test Kit, a liquid form creatinine measurement reagent kit for various makes of automatic analyzer systems; Aqua-auto Kainos ALB Test Kit, a liquid form reagent kit; and Aqua-auto Kainos UN-II Test Kit, a liquid urea nitrogen measurement reagent kit. In addition, it provides FGF-23 ELISA Kit, a two-site enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit for the measurement of FGF-23 in serum. Further, the company offers point of care testing solutions comprising Swiftgene Norovirus GI/GII Kainos for detecting noroviruses; Statmark FLUstick II for detecting type A and type B influenza virus antigens; and Statmark Strep A for detecting Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. The company was formerly known as DOMS-IATRON Co., Ltd. and changed its name to KAINOS Laboratories, Inc. in July 1975. KAINOS Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.