Kitz Corporation (JP:6498)

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Kitz (6498) Price & Analysis

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6498 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1673.00

-¥8.00(-0.70%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1673.00

-¥8.00(-0.70%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,149.00 - ¥2,723.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume403.20K

Average Volume (3M)321.75K

Market Cap

¥226.14B

Enterprise Value¥237.57B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥29.45B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥37.53B

Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1

Beta1.14

Next Earnings

Jul 30, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.77%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)140.67

Shares Outstanding87,565,610

10 Day Avg. Volume453,540

30 Day Avg. Volume321,746

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-22.14

Price to Book (P/B)1.28

Price to Sales (P/S)0.86

P/FCF Ratio46.62

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)163.9

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥205.00B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Steady Multi-year Revenue GrowthA multi-year upward revenue trend indicates stable demand across Kitz's end markets and reliable order flow. For industrial valve makers, persistent modest growth reflects recurring replacement cycles and project rollouts, supporting predictable top-line and planning over the next several quarters.

Resilient Margins And Improving Operating ProfitSustained gross margins and a clear lift in EBIT margin show the business has structural cost control and some operating leverage. For a manufacturing firm, this supports durable earnings power through product mix, efficiency gains and modest pricing power versus peers over the medium term.

Improving Leverage And Stronger Equity BaseA materially lower debt-to-equity ratio enhances financial flexibility and reduces vulnerability to rate shocks. The improving balance-sheet gives capacity for targeted capex, steady dividends, or selective M&A, strengthening resilience in downturns and supporting durable capital allocation.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion And Low Free Cash FlowFCF at ~29% of net income constrains internally funded investment, working-capital cushions and shareholder returns. For a capital-intensive industrial, persistent weak cash conversion increases reliance on external funding, limiting agility for capex cycles or opportunistic moves over multiple quarters.

Absolute Debt Levels Remain MaterialAlthough leverage ratios improved, meaningful absolute debt can still pressure cash flow in an economic downturn. Industrial demand volatility could make interest and principal servicing a constraint, reducing ability to pursue growth or absorb cyclical revenue declines without cutting investment.

Modest Growth And Limited EPS ExpansionModest revenue and very slow EPS growth point to limited structural expansion of market share or pricing power. In a mature industrial niche, this suggests constrained upside from core operations and a reliance on margin improvements or M&A to materially accelerate returns over the medium term.

Kitz News

Kitz Completes ¥9.37 Billion Takeover of Industrial Valve Maker V TEX

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an update. Kitz Corporation has completed the acquisition of all shares of...

19d ago

Kitz Posts Strong Q1 Results and Lifts Dividend Outlook for 2026

An update from Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) is now available. Kitz Corporation reported solid growth for the quarter...

1M ago

KITZ Completes Treasury Share Disposal for Executive Restricted Share Awards

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an update. KITZ Corporation has completed the payment procedures for the disposal...

2M ago

Kitz Expands Restricted Share Awards to Align Management Incentives With Shareholder Value

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an announcement. Kitz Corporation’s board has approved the disposal of 54,159 treasury...

3M ago

Kitz to Acquire V TEX to Boost Semiconductor-Focused Valve Business

The latest announcement is out from Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ). Kitz Corporation will acquire all shares of V...

3M ago

Kitz Lifts Annual Dividend as Payout Ratio Tops 40%

An announcement from Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) is now available. Kitz Corporation’s board has approved a year-end dividend...

4M ago

Kitz Nears Buyback Ceiling With ¥99.9 Million Share Repurchase

The latest update is out from Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ). Kitz Corporation has completed a share buyback program...

4M ago

Kitz Launches Modest Share Buyback to Fund Expanded Equity Compensation

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an update. Kitz Corporation has authorized a share buyback of up to...

4M ago

Kitz to Switch Long-Standing Auditor from EY ShinNihon to KPMG AZSA

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has shared an update. Kitz Corporation plans to replace its long-standing financial auditor, Ernst...

4M ago

Kitz Overhauls Board Committees With New Independent Directors

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has shared an announcement. Kitz Corporation has announced a slate of director candidates and...

4M ago

6498 FAQ

What was Kitz Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Kitz Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1149.00 and its highest was ¥2723.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kitz Corporation’s market cap?

Kitz Corporation’s market cap is ¥226.14B.

When is Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 40 days.

How were Kitz Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Kitz Corporation released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥42.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥42.06.

Is Kitz Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Kitz Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Kitz Corporation pay dividends?

Kitz Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.77%. See more information on Kitz Corporation dividends here

What is Kitz Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Kitz Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Kitz Corporation have?

Kitz Corporation has 87,565,610 shares outstanding.

What happened to Kitz Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Kitz Corporation reported an EPS of ¥42.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.96%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kitz Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6498

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Company Description

Kitz Corporation

KITZ Corporation operates as a global enterprise, primarily focusing on the creation and distribution of valves, fluid regulation systems, and related industrial products across Japan and international territories. The company organizes its activities into three core divisions: Valve Production, Brass Bar Fabrication, and Miscellaneous Operations. Its Valve Production division is responsible for manufacturing and selling essential components for fluid management, such as valves, pipe fittings, water treatment devices, and industrial filters. The Brass Bar Fabrication division specializes in providing brass rods and other processed brass components, catering to applications in machinery, construction materials, and various other sectors. The Miscellaneous Operations division notably oversees a resort hotel situated in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. All KITZ Corporation's offerings are marketed under its distinctive KITZ brand. The company was established in 1951 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chiba, Japan.