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5406 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2219.50
-¥6.50(-0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2219.50
-¥6.50(-0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,560.00 - ¥2,379.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.29M
Average Volume (3M)1.84M
Market Cap
¥726.87B
Enterprise Value¥1.36T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥175.61B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥867.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.8
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
64.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)377.10
Shares Outstanding396,345,980
10 Day Avg. Volume1,901,770
30 Day Avg. Volume1,835,069
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.36
Price to Book (P/B)0.59
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio9.64
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,090.00Price Target Upside-5.83% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)237.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.51T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Deleveraging / Balance Sheet ResilienceA materially lower debt-to-equity ratio versus earlier years increases financial flexibility and resilience in a cyclical steel industry. This durable improvement reduces refinancing risk, supports investment or M&A optionality, and strengthens the company's ability to withstand demand downturns without forcing asset sales or deep cuts to capex.
Improved Profitability & MarginsSustained margin recovery since FY2023 indicates better pricing, cost control, or mix toward higher-value products. Higher and more stable operating margins provide a lasting earnings buffer in downturns, support reinvestment and dividends, and imply improved operational discipline that can compound returns over multiple cycles.
Diversified Industrial Portfolio & Strategic Tie-upsA diversified business mix (steel, aluminum, welding, machinery, engineering) combined with strategic investments in physical AI expands exposure to higher-value, tech-enabled applications. This structural move can create long-term OEM partnerships, boost aftermarket/service revenue, and help shift mix toward less cyclical, higher-margin offerings.
Bears Say
Revenue SoftnessA decline in top-line sales in FY2026 signals demand weakness or competitive pressure in core markets. In a capital-intensive materials business, prolonged revenue weakness can reduce capacity utilization, erode scale economics, and make it harder to sustain investment and employment levels, increasing cyclicality risk over the medium term.
Margin Compression From FY2024 HighsEasing margins from their FY2024 peak suggest the company has less pricing power or is facing higher input costs. This structural margin pressure reduces the earnings cushion against downturns, limits ability to fund growth organically, and increases sensitivity to commodity cycles and customer mix shifts over the medium term.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow ConversionVolatile free cash flow conversion reflects working-capital swings and lumpy investment needs, undermining predictability of internal funding for capex, debt reduction, and dividends. In cyclical industries this inconsistency can force external financing in weaker periods and constrain long-term strategic planning.
5406 FAQ
What was Kobe Steel Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kobe Steel Ltd lowest stock price was ¥1560.00 and its highest was ¥2379.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Kobe Steel Ltd’s market cap?
Kobe Steel Ltd’s market cap is ¥726.87B.
When is Kobe Steel Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kobe Steel Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Kobe Steel Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Kobe Steel Ltd released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported ¥23.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥23.453 by ¥0.237.
Is Kobe Steel Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kobe Steel Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kobe Steel Ltd pay dividends?
Kobe Steel Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.68%. See more information on Kobe Steel Ltd dividends here
What is Kobe Steel Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Kobe Steel Ltd’s EPS estimate is 64.42.
How many shares outstanding does Kobe Steel Ltd have?
Kobe Steel Ltd has 396,345,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kobe Steel Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kobe Steel Ltd reported an EPS of ¥23.69 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥23.453. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.872%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kobe Steel Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5406
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Kobe Steel Ltd
Kobe Steel, Ltd. is a diversified Japanese industrial group with extensive operations in materials manufacturing, machinery production, and electric power generation. The company serves global markets spanning Japan, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Its materials portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of steel products, including various sheets, wire rods, bars, and specialized castings and forgings for applications ranging from marine components to industrial equipment. This segment also delivers aluminum, titanium, copper products, and metal powders. In the machinery sector, Kobe Steel develops and supplies a wide array of industrial equipment, such as robots, power sources, welding consumables, compressors, and specialized machinery for processing tires, rubber, and plastics. The company also manufactures heavy construction and infrastructure equipment, including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, road machinery, and cranes, alongside advanced systems for signaling, communication, and automatic fare collection. Beyond manufacturing, Kobe Steel generates and supplies electricity and provides a comprehensive suite of services. These include material and structural analysis, environmental solutions like water treatment and waste remediation, real estate services (sales, rentals, brokerage, renovation), and the operational management of public facilities. Established in Kobe, Japan, in 1905, the company maintains its headquarters in the city of its origin.
5406 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥2,090.00
▼(-5.83% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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