Kose Corporation (JP:4922)
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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 - ¥6,500.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume211.20K
Average Volume (3M)501.01K
Market Cap
¥298.83B
Enterprise Value¥235.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥91.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)196.8
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
56.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)52.50
Shares Outstanding60,592,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,058,140
30 Day Avg. Volume501,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio-50.48
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥5,547.78Price Target Upside5.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)216.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥343.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and growing equity provide durable financial resilience, allowing KOSÉ to absorb shocks, fund moderate reinvestment, and support multi-year brand and channel initiatives without relying on costly external borrowing. That capacity sustains strategic optionality over 2–6 months.
Diversified Brand & Channel ModelA multi-brand, multi-channel distribution mix reduces concentration risk and supports stable revenue sources across customer segments and geographies. This structural diversification helps cushion shifts in retail patterns and supports medium-term growth and margin management.
High Gross MarginsConsistently high gross margins reflect pricing power, brand premiumization, and favorable product economics in skincare/makeup. High gross margins provide a durable buffer to absorb higher operating costs and support profitability recovery if sales mix or operating efficiency improves.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowA switch to negative free cash flow over two consecutive years reduces internal funding for marketing, R&D and inventory investment. Even with low debt, persistent negative FCF constrains capital allocation flexibility and raises the need to monitor capex, working capital and dividend sustainability.
Compressed Operating & Net MarginsMaterial margin compression indicates pressures on operating leverage or rising costs that impair earnings durability. If higher SG&A, promotional spending, or channel shifts persist, restored revenue alone may not translate into proportional profit recovery without structural cost or mix improvements.
Weaker Returns On EquityA meaningful drop in ROE signals reduced efficiency converting equity into earnings, reflecting weaker profitability or slower asset turn. Sustained low ROE can limit shareholder value creation and suggests the need for strategic action to restore returns rather than relying solely on balance sheet strength.
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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 ¥6500.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kose Corporation’s market cap?
Kose Corporation’s market cap is ¥298.83B.
When is Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Kose Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kose Corporation released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥7.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥71.995 by -¥64.515.
Is Kose Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kose Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 56.19.
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 ¥7.48 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥71.995. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.232%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kose Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4922
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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
¥5,547.78
▲(5.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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