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 - $12.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume500.00
Average Volume (3M)516.00
Market Cap
$14.13B
Enterprise Value$2.94T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$440.89B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.14T
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta0.02
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
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 Cap208.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.72Price Target Upside62.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$20.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business MixAsahi Kasei’s three-segment model (Materials, Homes, Health Care) provides durable revenue diversification across industrial cycles. Exposure to specialty materials, housing services, and healthcare devices supports recurring demand, reduces single-market dependence, and smooths cash flows over a multi-quarter horizon.
Revenue And Margin RecoveryTTM revenue growth and margin improvement reflect a recovery from prior downturns and indicate operational leverage returning. Sustained higher top-line momentum combined with expanding margins suggests strengthening pricing or mix in specialty segments, improving earnings durability over several quarters.
Manageable Leverage And Improving ROEModerate leverage and rising equity support balance-sheet resilience, giving the company capacity to invest in capex or M&A without forcing restructuring. An improving ROE indicates better capital efficiency, which supports sustainable returns and strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash ConversionFree cash flow converted only modestly from earnings and has been volatile historically, including periods of negative FCF. This weakens the predictability of internal funding for dividends, debt repayment and investments, constraining durable capital allocation planning over several quarters.
Moderate, Cyclical ProfitabilityWhile margins recovered recently, the company’s earnings have swung materially across cycles. Moderate structural margins limit buffer against demand shocks in commodity-linked materials, making long-term profit stability dependent on sustained mix shifts toward higher-value products.
Sizable Absolute Debt ExposureEven with moderate leverage ratios, the absolute level of debt is meaningful; an earnings downturn could strain interest coverage or force asset sales. This structural exposure reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and liquidity risk across a 2-6 month stress window.
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 $12.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Asahi Kasei Corporation’s market cap?
Asahi Kasei Corporation’s market cap is $14.13B.
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 33 days.
How were Asahi Kasei Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Asahi Kasei Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported $0.252 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.213 by $0.039.
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 0.13.
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 $0.252 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.213. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.128%.
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?
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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
$12.72
▲(62.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
6.07% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
79.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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