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Asahi Kasei Corporation (AHKSF)
OTHER OTC:AHKSF
AHKSF Stock Chart & Stats
$7.82
$0.08(1.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.82
$0.08(1.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.08 - $12.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume500.00
Average Volume (3M)516.00
Market Cap
$15.59B
Enterprise Value$3.10T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$440.89B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.17T
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.7
Beta-0.07
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding1,365,752,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,149
30 Day Avg. Volume516
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.48
P/FCF Ratio14.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap198.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.02
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.04Price Target Upside41.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin RecoveryAsahi Kasei shows a durable earnings recovery: TTM revenue growth accelerated to ~19.7% and net margin rebounded to ~5.2% after a prior loss. Sustained top-line momentum and margin recovery improve long-term cash generation and reinvestment capacity across cycles.
Balance-sheet ResilienceModerate leverage (D/E ~0.59) and rising equity strengthen financial flexibility, supporting capex and M&A optionality and providing a cushion in downturns. This durability reduces refinancing risk versus peers with higher structural leverage.
Diversified, Industrial-health SplitA diversified business mix across Materials, Homes and Health Care smooths cyclicality and exposes the company to secular growth areas (healthcare devices, advanced materials for EV/battery markets). Diversification supports more stable long-term revenue streams.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionDespite solid headline FCF in the latest TTM, cash conversion remains mediocre and volatile. Sub-50% FCF-to-income and low operating cash coverage limit internal funding for capex/dividends and increase reliance on external financing during stress periods.
Earnings Cyclicality And VolatilityEarnings and returns display material cyclicality tied to commodity and end-market swings. This volatility complicates long-term planning, makes sustained margin improvement uncertain, and raises the risk that future downturns could quickly erode profitability.
Feedstock And Energy Cost ExposureA meaningful share of revenue comes from commodity-linked materials whose margins are sensitive to feedstock and energy price swings. Structural exposure to these input cost cycles can intermittently compress margins unless pass-through mechanisms hold.
Asahi Kasei News
AHKSF FAQ
What was Asahi Kasei Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Asahi Kasei Corporation lowest stock price was $6.08 and its highest was $12.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Asahi Kasei Corporation’s market cap?
Asahi Kasei Corporation’s market cap is $15.59B.
When is Asahi Kasei Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Asahi Kasei Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Asahi Kasei Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Asahi Kasei Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported $0.261 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.221 by $0.04.
Is Asahi Kasei Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Asahi Kasei Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Asahi Kasei Corporation pay dividends?
Asahi Kasei Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.129 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.08%. See more information on Asahi Kasei Corporation dividends here
What is Asahi Kasei Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Asahi Kasei Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Asahi Kasei Corporation have?
Asahi Kasei Corporation has 1,365,752,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Asahi Kasei Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Asahi Kasei Corporation reported an EPS of $0.261 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.221. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.129%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Asahi Kasei Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AHKSF
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
Asahi Kasei Corporation
Asahi Kasei Corporation manufactures, processes, and sells chemical products in Japan and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Material, Homes, and Health Care. It provides caustic soda, chemical fertilizers, nitric acid, ammonia, acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, styrene, adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine, AH salt, propionitrile, sodium cyanide, acetonitrile, methacrylonitrile, cyclohexyl methacrylate, cyclohexanol, cyclohexane, and cyclohexene; polymers; chemical intermediates; additives; membranes and systems; clads and anchors; optical and printing materials; electronic materials; and lithium-ion battery and lead-acid battery separators. The company offers cupro fiber, lining fabric, stretch fiber, spunbond nonwovens, cupro nonwoven fabric, microfiber suede, oil-water separator, multifunctional nonwoven, deodorizing nonwoven, heat-press formable thermoplastic nonwoven, noise suppression sheet, nylon filaments, flame-resistant fiber, honeycomb fabric, cellulose nanobead, ecorise, biocradle, and bemliese products, as well as polymers; synthetic rubber; elastomers; kitchen and household products; cleaners; and packaging products. In addition, the company provides electronic devices; and autoclaved aerated concrete, foundation systems, insulation materials, and structural systems and components. Further, it involved in the construction of homes and apartments; management of rental units and condominiums; brokerage of used homes; remodeling; and mortgage financing, asset management services, and insurance products. Additionally, the company provides pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents; dialyzers; therapeutic apheresis; biotherapeutics and plasma derivative filters and equipment, and virus removal filters; leukocyte reduction filters; defibrillators, temperature management systems, and data solutions; and UVC LED products. Asahi Kasei Corporation was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
AHKSF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.04
▲(41.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
5.38% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
81.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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