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¥938.00 - ¥2,351.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume403.20K

Average Volume (3M)321.75K

Market Cap

¥184.74B

Enterprise Value¥193.56B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥24.91B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥33.40B

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1

Beta0.99

Next Earnings

May 13, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.77%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)30.77

Shares Outstanding87,565,610

10 Day Avg. Volume453,540

30 Day Avg. Volume321,746

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.70

Price to Book (P/B)0.94

Price to Sales (P/S)0.59

P/FCF Ratio11.08

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Cash GenerationKitz's high free cash flow growth and strong cash conversion indicate durable internal funding for capital expenditures, R&D, dividends or debt reduction. Reliable cash generation supports reinvestment and resilience through industry cycles without heavy external financing.

Robust Balance SheetA conservative leverage profile and high equity ratio give Kitz financial flexibility to invest, weather downturns and pursue strategic initiatives. Solid ROE reflects efficient use of equity, supporting sustainable capital allocation and lower refinancing risk over the medium term.

Stable Margins & Consistent RevenueModest but consistent top-line growth combined with healthy gross and net margins points to effective pricing and cost control. This margin sustainability across product segments supports predictable profit generation and long-term operational stability.

Bears Say

Low Revenue GrowthTop-line growth remains modest, suggesting Kitz operates in mature or capacity-constrained markets. Sustained low revenue expansion limits long-term scalability and returns unless management accelerates market share gains, new product penetration, or geographic expansion.

Cyclical End-market ExposureKitz's end-market mix ties sales to capital expenditure cycles in energy, utilities and construction. Demand volatility from these cyclical sectors can produce uneven order patterns and revenue swings over multi-quarter horizons, complicating planning and utilization.

EPS Growth Outpacing RevenueHigher EPS growth relative to revenue implies reliance on margin expansion or efficiency gains rather than volume growth. If cost pressures, competitive pricing or one-off gains reverse, EPS growth may decelerate, exposing limits to profitability improvement absent stronger sales growth.

Kitz News

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...

38m 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...

5d 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...

5d 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...

5d ago

Kitz Raises Dividend Forecast, Targets 40% Payout Ratio for 2025

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an announcement. Kitz Corporation has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal...

5d ago

Kitz Raises Dividend Payout Target to Boost Shareholder Returns

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an announcement. Kitz Corporation has revised its dividend policy to place stronger...

5d ago

Kitz Lifts Dividend as Sales Grow and Forecasts Stronger 2026 Earnings

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an update. Kitz Corporation reported a 2.7% rise in net sales to...

5d ago

Kitz Corporation Reports Mixed Financial Results for Nine Months Ending September 2025

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has provided an announcement. Kitz Corporation reported its consolidated financial results for the nine...

3M ago

KITZ Corporation Announces Increased Interim Dividend

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has issued an announcement. KITZ Corporation announced an increase in its interim dividend to...

6M ago

Kitz Corporation Reports Strong Financial Performance for H1 2025

Kitz ( ($JP:6498) ) has provided an update. Kitz Corporation reported consolidated financial results for the first half...

6M ago

6498 FAQ

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

Kitz Corporation lowest stock price was ¥938.00 and its highest was ¥2351.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kitz Corporation’s market cap?

Kitz Corporation’s market cap is ¥184.74B.

When is Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 85 days.

How were Kitz Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Kitz Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥30.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.77.

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 ¥27 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 ¥30.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.216%.

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 engages in the manufacturing and selling of valves, other flow control devices, and related products in Japan and internationally. It operates through three segments: Valve Manufacturing, Brass Bar Manufacturing, and Other segments. The Valve Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells valves, fittings, water purifiers, and industrial filters that are used for the control of fluids. The Brass Bar Manufacturing segment offers brass bars and other fabricated brass products for machines, construction materials, and other applications. The Other segment operates a resort hotel in Suwa city, Nagano Prefecture. The company offers its products under the KITZ brand name. KITZ Corporation was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Chiba, Japan.