Balance Sheet StrengthVery high equity ratio and negligible leverage provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure lowers refinancing risk, supports operations through downturns, and enables selective reinvestment or dividend policy without stressing liquidity over the next several months.

Cash Generation QualitySolid operating cash conversion indicates earnings translate into real cash, supporting working capital and capex needs. Over 2-6 months this underpins operational resilience and reduces reliance on external financing for routine investment or supply-chain funding.

Operational MarginsHealthy gross margin and mid-single-digit EBIT with double-digit EBITDA imply efficient cost management and scale in distribution/integration services. These margins support sustainable profitability if top-line pressures are managed and cost structure remains disciplined.

Bears Say

Top-line WeaknessA declining revenue base reduces operating leverage and scale benefits typical for distributors. Persisting top-line contraction would pressure margins, limit room for investment, and make earnings recovery harder over the medium term without market share or product expansion.

Earnings VolatilityA sharp EPS decline signals volatile profitability and sensitivity to sales or cost swings. Such earnings instability undermines investor confidence and constrains management's ability to allocate capital consistently to growth projects or raise dividends sustainably.

Weaker Free Cash FlowFalling free cash flow and a low FCF-to-net-income ratio reduce available liquidity for reinvestment, acquisitions or buffer needs. Over a 2-6 month horizon this limits strategic flexibility and increases vulnerability if capex or working capital demands rise.

KEL Corporation News

KEL Corporation Grows Sales but Sees Sharp Profit Decline While Maintaining Dividend

KEL Corporation ( ($JP:6919) ) has issued an announcement. KEL Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥9.42 billion...

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KEL Corporation Reports Mixed Financial Results for H1 2025

KEL Corporation ( ($JP:6919) ) has provided an announcement. KEL Corporation reported its financial results for the six...

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KEL Corporation Reports Decline in Q1 2025 Financial Results

KEL Corporation ( ($JP:6919) ) has issued an update. KEL Corporation reported a significant decline in its financial...

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KEL Corporation Reports Decline in Financial Performance for 2024

KEL Corporation ( ($JP:6919) ) has issued an announcement. KEL Corporation reported a decline in its financial performance...

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KEL Corporation Reports Decline in 2024 Profits

KEL Corporation (JP:6919) has released an update. KEL Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, reported a decline...

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KEL Corporation Faces Q2 Earnings Decline

KEL Corporation (JP:6919) has released an update. KEL Corporation reported a decline in its financial performance for the...

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6919 FAQ

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

KEL Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1146.00 and its highest was ¥1598.00 in the past 12 months.

What is KEL Corporation’s market cap?

KEL Corporation’s market cap is ¥11.04B.

When is KEL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

KEL Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 84 days.

How were KEL Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

KEL Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥12.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥12.31.

Is KEL Corporation overvalued?

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

Does KEL Corporation pay dividends?

KEL Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.75%. See more information on KEL Corporation dividends here

What is KEL Corporation’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does KEL Corporation have?

KEL Corporation has 7,743,000 shares outstanding.

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

KEL Corporation reported an EPS of ¥12.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.592%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KEL Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6919

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Company Description

KEL Corporation

KEL Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial connectors in Japan. It offers board to board, board to cable, and on-board power connectors for use in camera/video related, FA equipment, automobile, medical/healthcare, infrastructure/railway, and amusement related applications. The company is also engaged in research and development, production, quality control, and sales activities. Its products have applications in automotive, imaging, medical, and gaming equipment. KEL Corporation was incorporated in 1962 and is based in Tama, Japan.