Balance Sheet StrengthAn equity ratio around 57% and low debt-to-equity indicate prudent leverage and financial flexibility. This durable strength reduces refinancing risk, supports funding of capex or contract bonds, and cushions the business through project timing swings common in engineering and construction.

Gross Margin ConsistencyA steady ~12% gross margin suggests reliable pricing or disciplined cost control across projects. For a construction/engineering firm, consistent gross margins underpin long-term profitability, helping maintain net margins and earnings resilience even when top-line growth is irregular.

Operating Cash Flow ImprovementImproving operating cash flow shows the company can convert profits into cash, strengthening working capital and funding capacity. Over the medium term this supports sustainable operations, routine investments and dividend potential despite episodic free cash flow swings.

Bears Say

Volatile Free Cash FlowMaterial volatility in free cash flow—including years with large negatives—reduces the firm's ability to self-fund expansion, dividends or absorb cost overruns. This structural cash unpredictability raises reliance on external financing and constrains strategic flexibility.

Inconsistent Revenue GrowthIrregular top-line performance and a recent revenue decline indicate demand or execution variability. In engineering & construction, project timing and backlog swings can persist, making revenue visibility poor and complicating capacity planning and long-term margin improvement.

Modest EPS GrowthModest EPS growth near 4.8% implies limited earnings scalability relative to peers. Slower earnings expansion can lengthen the time to materially increase retained earnings, capex funding and ROE improvement, constraining long-term capital allocation and shareholder return prospects.

1867 FAQ

What was UEKI CORPORATION’s price range in the past 12 months?

UEKI CORPORATION lowest stock price was ¥1573.00 and its highest was ¥3275.00 in the past 12 months.

What is UEKI CORPORATION’s market cap?

UEKI CORPORATION’s market cap is ¥20.02B.

When is UEKI CORPORATION’s upcoming earnings report date?

UEKI CORPORATION’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 58 days.

How were UEKI CORPORATION’s earnings last quarter?

UEKI CORPORATION released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥114.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥114.52.

Is UEKI CORPORATION overvalued?

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

Does UEKI CORPORATION pay dividends?

UEKI CORPORATION pays a Annually dividend of ¥90 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.03%. See more information on UEKI CORPORATION dividends here

What is UEKI CORPORATION’s EPS estimate?

UEKI CORPORATION’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does UEKI CORPORATION have?

UEKI CORPORATION has 6,873,528 shares outstanding.

What happened to UEKI CORPORATION’s price movement after its last earnings report?

UEKI CORPORATION reported an EPS of ¥114.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.18%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of UEKI CORPORATION?

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Company Description

UEKI CORPORATION

UEKI Corporation operates as a general construction company in Japan. The company is involved in the design, planning, supervision, and consulting of civil engineering, pipe, pavement, and track construction; purchase, sale, leasing, management, mediation, and exchange of land and buildings; and land development business. It also engages in the manufacture, maintenance, sale, and rental of automobiles, and construction materials and equipment; and maintenance and repair of power generation facilities and equipment. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Kashiwazaki, Japan.