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Kose Corporation (JP:4922)
:4922
4922 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5234.00
-¥71.00(-1.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5234.00
-¥71.00(-1.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥4,910.00 - ¥6,967.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume211.20K
Average Volume (3M)501.01K
Market Cap
¥344.18B
Enterprise Value¥268.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥91.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
71.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)100.34
Shares Outstanding60,592,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,058,140
30 Day Avg. Volume501,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.53
Price to Book (P/B)1.50
Price to Sales (P/S)1.27
P/FCF Ratio-153.55
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥5,137.78Price Target Upside-1.84% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthKOSÉ's very high equity ratio and negligible leverage provide durable financial flexibility. Low debt reduces interest burden and bankruptcy risk, enabling sustained investment in brands, R&D or M&A and allowing the business to weather demand shocks without eroding long-term capital structure.
High Gross MarginA near-69% gross margin reflects strong pricing power and efficient production across KOSÉ's brand portfolio. This structural margin advantage supports brand investment and marketing, cushions rising input costs, and underpins long-term profitability potential even if operating costs fluctuate.
Operational Cash GenerationOperating cash conversion materially above 1x signals high quality earnings and effective working capital management. Durable OCF strength gives KOSÉ the ability to fund operations, product launches and inventory cycles internally, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Net MarginThe drop in net margin shows weakening ability to convert strong gross profits into net earnings, likely from higher SG&A, distribution costs or other expenses. Persistently thin net margins limit retained earnings and constrain long-term investment and shareholder return capacity.
Negative Free Cash FlowA material negative free cash flow figure signals that cash after capex and working capital is being consumed. If sustained, negative FCF can erode reserves or force external financing, constraining organic growth initiatives and making long-term product investment or expansion harder to sustain.
Low Return On EquityA low and falling ROE suggests the company is not efficiently converting equity into profits. Over time this indicates suboptimal capital allocation or persistent margin pressure, which can hamper shareholder value creation and reduce funds available for reinvestment or dividends.
Kose News
4922 FAQ
What was Kose Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kose Corporation lowest stock price was ¥4910.00 and its highest was ¥6967.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kose Corporation’s market cap?
Kose Corporation’s market cap is ¥344.18B.
When is Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Kose Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kose Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥100.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥54.55 by ¥45.79.
Is Kose Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kose Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kose Corporation pay dividends?
Kose Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.61%. See more information on Kose Corporation dividends here
What is Kose Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kose Corporation’s EPS estimate is 71.85.
How many shares outstanding does Kose Corporation have?
Kose Corporation has 60,592,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kose Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kose Corporation reported an EPS of ¥100.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥54.55. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.731%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kose Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4922
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Kose Corporation
KOSÉ Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells cosmetics primarily in Asia, the United States, and internationally. It offers cleansing, facial wash, toner, emulsion, cream, gel/serum, pack mask, lip care, and massage products. The company also provides sunscreen, fragrance, makeup goods, hair products, beauty supplements, and other cosmetics. It offers its cosmetics under the DECORTÉ, JILLSTUART, ADDICTION, INFINITY, Awake, tarte, ALBION, MIYABI, Paul & Joe, IGNIS, Elegance, INFIORE, ANNA SUI, Predia, iMPREA, X-Barrier, ACNEO, ASTALUXE, MAIHADA, LECHÉRI, ESPRIQUE, SEKKISEI, ONE BY KOSÉ, Visée, FASIO, NAILHOLIC, BIOLISS, Magnifique, CLEAR TURN, BIOLISS, Je l'aime, softymo, SUNCUT, MAKE KEEP MIST, and GRACE ONE brands. It offers its products through specialty cosmetic stores, department stores, cosmetics stores, mass retailers, drugstores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets, as well as e-commerce. KOSÉ Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
4922 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥5,137.78
▼(-1.84% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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