Kurotani Corporation (JP:3168)

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Kurotani Corporation

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Kurotani Corporation (3168) Price & Analysis

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3168 Stock Chart & Stats

¥549.00

¥2.00(0.37%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥549.00

¥2.00(0.37%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥462.00 - ¥1,935.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume7.50K

Average Volume (3M)17.45K

Market Cap

¥17.66B

Enterprise Value¥30.12B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.64B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥13.18B

Price to Earnings (P/E)4.9

Beta0.91

Next Earnings

Apr 13, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.37%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)28.80

Shares Outstanding14,337,200

10 Day Avg. Volume32,300

30 Day Avg. Volume17,446

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.27

Price to Book (P/B)0.84

Price to Sales (P/S)0.09

P/FCF Ratio4.89

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Cash GenerationThe strong rebound to positive operating cash flow (~¥2.3B) and free cash flow (~¥1.6B) in 2025 materially improves near-term liquidity and funding capacity. Sustainable cash generation supports working capital, lowers short-term refinancing pressure, and enables targeted reinvestment or debt reduction over months.

Stable Industrial Supply RoleKurotani’s core role as a trader and processor of copper alloys supplies essential inputs to manufacturing. This B2B distribution and value-added processing creates recurring demand tied to industrial activity, supporting steady revenue channels and customer stickiness across business cycles.

History Of ProfitabilityAlthough 2025 dipped to a net loss, the company has a multi-year record of profitability. That track record reflects operating know-how, cost controls and pricing ability that can be redeployed as volumes or spreads recover, supporting earnings resilience over a 2–6 month to multi-quarter horizon.

Bears Say

Thin And Compressed MarginsStructurally thin gross margins (≈2–4%) and a swing to a negative net margin in 2025 leave limited buffer against input-cost or pricing shocks. Low margin structure reduces operating leverage, making sustained profitability highly sensitive to commodity price moves and cost inflation.

Elevated LeverageDebt consistently exceeding equity (D/E ~1.3–1.5) constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate vulnerability. In a cyclical metals business, higher leverage amplifies downturn risk, limiting ability to fund inventory swings or absorb prolonged margin compression without deleveraging.

Flat-to-declining RevenueA recent multi-year trend of flat-to-declining sales (≈-4% revenue growth) suggests limited top-line momentum. Without volume or mix improvement, fixed-cost absorption and margin recovery are harder, constraining sustainable earnings growth and making operational fixes or new market expansion more urgent.

Kurotani Corporation News

MERF Swings to Strong Profit in First Quarter as Earnings Recovery Takes Hold

Kurotani Corporation ( ($JP:3168) ) has provided an update. MERF Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥21.1 billion...

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Kurotani Corporation Reveals Varied Yearly Financials

Kurotani Corporation (JP:3168) has released an update. Kurotani Corporation reports a mixed financial performance, with a decrease in...

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3168 FAQ

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

Kurotani Corporation lowest stock price was ¥462.00 and its highest was ¥1935.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kurotani Corporation’s market cap?

Kurotani Corporation’s market cap is ¥17.66B.

When is Kurotani Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kurotani Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 13, 2026 which is in 12 days.

How were Kurotani Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Kurotani Corporation released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported ¥28.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥28.8.

Is Kurotani Corporation overvalued?

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

Does Kurotani Corporation pay dividends?

Kurotani Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.37%. See more information on Kurotani Corporation dividends here

What is Kurotani Corporation’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Kurotani Corporation have?

Kurotani Corporation has 14,337,200 shares outstanding.

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

Kurotani Corporation reported an EPS of ¥28.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kurotani Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3168

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Company Description

Kurotani Corporation

Kurotani Corporation (3168) is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of non-ferrous metal products. The company specializes in providing a wide range of metal materials, including copper, aluminum, and nickel products, to various industries. In addition to its core metal business, Kurotani Corporation is involved in recycling operations, contributing to sustainable practices by processing and reusing metal resources.