Balance Sheet StrengthSK Kaken's low leverage and high equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. Minimal debt reduces refinancing and interest risks, enabling sustained investment in product development, capex and working capital through cycles, and supports resilience in downturns.

Consistent Revenue And MarginsThe company's multi-year revenue growth and robust gross/net and operating margins reflect efficient manufacturing and pricing power in specialty coatings. This margin durability supports long-term profitability and ability to absorb raw-material cost swings while funding strategic initiatives.

Positive Cash GenerationSustained positive free cash flow and strong cash conversion from earnings underpin operational sustainability. Reliable cash generation supports dividends, maintenance capex and selective investments, enhancing long-term shareholder optionality despite periodic FCF variability.

Bears Say

Free Cash Flow VolatilityFluctuating free cash flow growth raises concerns about the predictability of internal funding for capex, R&D and distributions. Persistent volatility can force reliance on external financing in weaker periods, limiting strategic flexibility and elevating execution risk.

EPS ContractionA roughly 21% decline in EPS indicates pressure on per-share profitability. If sustained, EPS contraction can reflect margin compression, one-offs, or operational setbacks, reducing retained earnings available for reinvestment and potentially weakening investor confidence over months.

Cyclicality Of End MarketsDependence on construction activity and repainting cycles creates structural demand cyclicality. In downturns or periods of slower building activity, top-line growth can stall, constraining utilization and pricing power and making long-term revenue expansion sensitive to macro and housing trends.

SK Kaken Co News

SK Kaken Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits, Keeps Dividend Outlook Steady

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SK Kaken Co., Ltd. Reports Improved Financial Performance for H1 2025

SK Kaken Co ( ($JP:4628) ) has provided an update. SK Kaken Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial...

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SK Kaken Co. Reports Q1 Financial Results with Decline in Profits

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SK Kaken Co. Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results with Increased Sales but Lower Profits

SK Kaken Co ( ($JP:4628) ) has shared an update. SK Kaken Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial...

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4628 FAQ

What was SK Kaken Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

SK Kaken Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥8130.00 and its highest was ¥11670.00 in the past 12 months.

What is SK Kaken Co Ltd’s market cap?

SK Kaken Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥170.64B.

When is SK Kaken Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

SK Kaken Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 89 days.

How were SK Kaken Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

SK Kaken Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥317.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥317.27.

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Does SK Kaken Co Ltd pay dividends?

SK Kaken Co Ltd pays a Annually dividend of ¥120 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.11%. See more information on SK Kaken Co Ltd dividends here

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SK Kaken Co Ltd has 15,673,885 shares outstanding.

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SK Kaken Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥317.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.458%.

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Company Description

SK Kaken Co Ltd

Sk Kaken Co.,Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic and inorganic water-based coating materials, synthetic resin paints, inorganic coating materials, and inorganic building materials in Japan and internationally. It is also involved in the contracting of special finishing works; and manufacture and sale of heat insulation materials, fireproof coating materials, fireproof paints, and contracting of fireproof insulation works, as well as various chemical products. In addition, the company's products include exterior finishes, top coating materials, interior finishes, roof paints, iron paints, coated flooring, rooftop waterproofing materials, base adjustment coating materials, and fireproof covering/insulation materials. The company was formerly known as Shikoku Kaken Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Sk Kaken Co.,Ltd. in April 1991. Sk Kaken Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Ibaraki, Japan.