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SEC Carbon Ltd. (JP:5304)
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SEC Carbon Ltd. (5304) Price & Analysis

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5304 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2339.00
-¥10.00(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2339.00
-¥10.00(-0.45%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExceptionally low leverage and sizeable equity give the company durable financial flexibility. This reduces solvency risk through steel-cycle volatility, supports continued operations during downturns, and preserves capacity to fund strategic capex or absorb working-capital swings without refinancing.
Core Product Critical To CustomersGraphite electrodes are an essential, non-discretionary input for electric-arc-furnace steel production, creating structurally recurring demand from steelmakers. Serving this critical niche supports stable baseline volumes, deep customer relationships, and long-term contract potential versus commodity cyclicality.
Sustained Profitability And MarginsConsistently healthy gross and operating margins provide durable earnings power even when revenue fluctuates. High-teens net margins enable the firm to generate operating income to reinvest, support dividends, and maintain competitiveness through product quality and service in specialty carbon markets.
Bears Say
Top-line VolatilityA nearly 30% annual revenue decline signals pronounced demand sensitivity and makes revenue projections less reliable. Persistent top-line swings undermine operating leverage, complicate capacity planning, and can erode customer and supplier confidence if declines extend across several quarters.
Cash Flow InstabilityMaterial swings in free cash flow, culminating in negative annual FCF, weaken the firm’s ability to self-fund capex, working capital, or distributions. This increases reliance on cash reserves or external financing during downturns and reduces predictability of investment and payout policies.
Earnings Compression And EPS DeclineA steep EPS decline and margin compression reflect sensitivity to pricing, volumes, or cost pressures. This reduces long-term earnings visibility and may constrain management’s ability to invest in growth, sustain dividends, or improve returns without restoring revenue stability or margin expansion.

5304 FAQ

What was SEC Carbon Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
SEC Carbon Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1892.00 and its highest was ¥3085.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is SEC Carbon Ltd.’s market cap?
    SEC Carbon Ltd.’s market cap is ¥48.25B.
      When is SEC Carbon Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      SEC Carbon Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 28 days.
        How were SEC Carbon Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        SEC Carbon Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥67.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥67.39.
          Is SEC Carbon Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts SEC Carbon Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does SEC Carbon Ltd. pay dividends?
            SEC Carbon Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥50 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.32%. See more information on SEC Carbon Ltd. dividends here
              What is SEC Carbon Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              SEC Carbon Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does SEC Carbon Ltd. have?
              SEC Carbon Ltd. has 20,694,340 shares outstanding.
                What happened to SEC Carbon Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                SEC Carbon Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥67.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.776%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SEC Carbon Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5304
                  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

                    SEC Carbon Ltd.

                    Sec Carbon, Limited manufactures and sells graphite electrodes for steel making. It offers SK-B graphitized cathode blocks for aluminum smelting; graphite electrodes that are used in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking; and carbon and graphite specialties and materials for use in the semiconductor, aerospace, chemical, electrochemistry, machine, and metallurgy industries. The company also provides fine powder that is used in various industries, such as paint, sliding materials, metallurgic uses, and batteries. It supplies its products to approximately 40 countries worldwide. The company was formerly known as SEC Corporation and changed its name to Sec Carbon, Limited in October 2006. Sec Carbon, Limited was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan.

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