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KYB Corporation (JP:7242)
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KYB Corporation (7242) Price & Analysis

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7242 Stock Chart & Stats

¥4510.00
¥5.00(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4510.00
¥5.00(0.17%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improved ProfitabilitySustained improvement in operating and net margins indicates stronger pricing power or cost control across automotive and hydraulic segments. Higher margins support durable cash generation, buffer cyclical downturns, and improve reinvestment capacity for product development and OEM program support.
Stronger Balance SheetMeaningfully lower leverage and expanded equity increase financial flexibility. With a more resilient balance sheet, KYB can better fund capex, weather cyclicality in auto/industrial markets, pursue strategic partnerships, and meet OEM requirements without urgent refinancing risk.
Positive Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provide a durable source to fund maintenance capex, R&D, and dividend/repayment priorities. Even with year-to-year choppiness, positive absolute cash generation underpins long-term operations and supports strategic investment capacity.
Bears Say
Weak FCF ConversionLower conversion of reported earnings into free cash suggests working-capital swings or higher capex. Over time this reduces the reliability of earnings to fund dividends, debt paydown or growth projects and raises sensitivity to cyclical demand or supplier/input shocks.
Revenue CyclicalityRevenue volatility reflects dependence on cyclical automotive and industrial equipment markets and OEM program timing. Structural cyclicality impairs predictability of orders and capacity utilization, complicating long-term planning, margins stability, and capital allocation.
Returns Below PeakAlthough returns have improved from troughs, ROE remains below historical peaks, suggesting margins or asset efficiency haven't fully normalized. This may limit long-term shareholder return potential if structural pressures (mix, pricing, or capex intensity) persist.

7242 FAQ

What was KYB Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
KYB Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2894.00 and its highest was ¥5320.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is KYB Corporation’s market cap?
    KYB Corporation’s market cap is ¥222.91B.
      When is KYB Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      KYB Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 3 days.
        How were KYB Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        KYB Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥167.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥167.2.
          Is KYB Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts KYB Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does KYB Corporation pay dividends?
            KYB Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.87%. See more information on KYB Corporation dividends here
              What is KYB Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              KYB Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does KYB Corporation have?
              KYB Corporation has 50,468,662 shares outstanding.
                What happened to KYB Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                KYB Corporation reported an EPS of ¥167.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.996%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KYB Corporation?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7242
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    KYB Corporation

                    KYB Corporation manufactures and sells automotive and hydraulic components, and other products worldwide. It offers automotive products, including shock absorbers, hydraulic power steering vane pumps, steering gearbox, motors, dual pinion systems, EPS actuators, and vane pumps; motorcycle components, such as power-regulated front fork and rear cushion unit, shock absorption, front fork, and steering dampers; and railroad equipment, such as caliper brakes, oil dampers, telescopic shock absorbers, suspension system, and automatic height adjustment and differential pressure valves. The company also provides aircraft components comprising actuators, accumulators, wheel brakes, reservoir modules, and reservoirs for space rockets; construction, industrial, and agricultural machinery products consisting of pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, arch cellular communication devices, and integrated HSTs; and special purpose vehicles, including concrete mixer trucks, granule carriers, and tilting drum mixing machines, as well as products for the environment, such as pruned tree shredder trucks, primary crushers, wood crushing type grinding machine, and wood pulverizer. In addition, it provides theater equipment comprising acoustic reflectors, rigging systems, and floor equipment; marine components consisting of stern cranes; and industrial machinery, including axial piston pumps, motion packages, oil and mini buffers, and gas springs. Further, the company offers sports and welfare products, such as chair ski shock absorbers, sports dampers, and vehicle kneeling down systems. The company was formerly known as Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to KYB Corporation in October 2015. KYB Corporation was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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