Balance Sheet StrengthA robust equity base and manageable leverage provide durable financial flexibility. This strength allows the company to absorb cyclical downturns in steel demand, access financing on reasonable terms, and fund necessary maintenance or selective expansion without forcing distressed asset sales or emergency capital raises.

Core Market PositionConcentration on construction-grade bar steel and rebar via electric-furnace production supports stable, structurally-driven demand. Infrastructure and building needs create recurring orders and stickier customer relationships, while value-added processing enhances customer retention and supports steady revenue streams.

Improving Operating Cash FlowRecovery to positive operating cash flow indicates the business can convert earnings into cash again, aiding working capital and capex funding. Sustained positive OCF reduces reliance on external financing and underpins long-term operational sustainability if maintained across cycles.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue And EPSMaterial declines in revenue and earnings per share reflect weakening top-line momentum and profitability headwinds. Persistent revenue contraction over several periods can erode scale advantages, limit pricing power, and force margin trade-offs that challenge long-term cash generation and reinvestment capacity.

Margin CompressionSustained deterioration in operating margins reduces cushion against input cost shocks (scrap, energy) and competitive pricing. Lower margins constrain the company's ability to fund capex or absorb demand slumps, making returns more sensitive to commodity cycles and operational inefficiencies.

Inconsistent Free Cash FlowVolatile free cash flow driven by uneven capex and operating swings can limit strategic flexibility. Inconsistent FCF raises the risk of needing external funding for investments or dividends, and reduces predictability for capital allocation decisions over a multi-month horizon.

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. News

Osaka Steel Swings to Loss in Q3 FY2025 and Scraps Dividends Amid Weak Outlook

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Osaka Steel Reports Decline in Fiscal 2025 First Half Results

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Osaka Steel Reports Decline in Q1 2025 Financial Performance

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Osaka Steel Reports Fiscal 2024 Results with Increased Dividends

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5449 FAQ

What was OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥2210.00 and its highest was ¥3935.00 in the past 12 months.

What is OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s market cap?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥74.83B.

When is OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 71 days.

How were OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported ¥12.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥12.84.

Is OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. overvalued?

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Does OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. pay dividends?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.24%. See more information on OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. dividends here

What is OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. have?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. has 42,279,984 shares outstanding.

What happened to OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. reported an EPS of ¥12.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.986%.

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Company Description

OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.

Osaka Steel Co., Ltd. produces and sells steel products for the construction, industrial, and civil engineering applications in Japan. It offers equal and unequal angles, channels, I-beams, round and deformed bars, mechanical joints for reinforcing bars, rails, elevator guide rails, colored angles and channels, deformed and round joints, flat and square bars, billets, and other semi-finished steel products. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Osaka Steel Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation.