Kitz Corporation (JP:6498)
:6498
6498 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1673.00
-¥8.00(-0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1673.00
-¥8.00(-0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥967.00 - ¥2,351.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume403.20K
Average Volume (3M)321.75K
Market Cap
¥178.75B
Enterprise Value¥187.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥28.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥36.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS 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 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)150.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥195.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stable Recurring Demand (aftermarket & Infrastructure)Valves serve essential infrastructure and industrial maintenance cycles, creating recurring spare-parts and service demand. This steady aftermarket revenue and long equipment lifecycles support durable revenue visibility, customer stickiness, and predictable replacement-driven sales over months to years.
Consistent Multi-year Revenue GrowthSustained revenue expansion across multiple years signals broad product-market fit and successful commercial execution. Persistent top-line growth supports scale economics, helps absorb fixed costs, and underpins longer-term margin improvement and reinvestment capacity over the next several quarters.
Improving Balance Sheet And Controlled LeverageDeclining leverage and rising equity alongside asset growth enhance financial flexibility. Solid ROE history (mid-single digits to low double digits) and a stronger capital base reduce refinancing risk, enabling investment or dividend support and resilience during cyclical downturns.
Bears Say
2025 Cash Generation DeteriorationA sharp drop in operating and free cash flow despite higher reported earnings indicates weaker cash conversion. That raises structural concerns: working-capital volatility or heavier capex can constrain internally funded growth, dividends, or debt repayment in the coming quarters.
Margins Under Pressure In 2025Margin erosion amid rising sales suggests the company faced cost inflation or pricing limitations. If structural, this compresses long-term operating leverage and reduces sustainable profitability and cash generation, requiring either price recovery or cost control to restore prior margin trends.
Absolute Debt Rose In 2025An increase in absolute debt levels, even with controlled leverage ratios, heightens interest and refinancing exposure—especially given weaker cash flow in 2025. Higher nominal debt can limit strategic flexibility and amplify risk if cash conversion does not recover.
Kitz News
6498 FAQ
What was Kitz Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kitz Corporation lowest stock price was ¥967.00 and its highest was ¥2351.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kitz Corporation’s market cap?
Kitz Corporation’s market cap is ¥178.75B.
When is Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 34 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.
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.
Technical Analysis
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