Improved Cash GenerationThe 2025 rebound to ~¥2.3B operating cash flow and ~¥1.6B free cash flow improves near-term liquidity. Durable positive cash generation would allow the firm to service debt, fund working capital through commodity cycles, and support modest capex or deleveraging without frequent external financing.

Value-added Processing & DistributionThe company's processing, cutting, inventory and logistics services create recurring, service-oriented revenue beyond raw commodity trading. These capabilities foster customer stickiness, enable higher per-unit margins when utilized, and provide structural differentiation versus pure traders over multi-month horizons.

Core Exposure To Copper Industrial DemandSpecialization in copper and copper-alloy products tied to manufacturing and industrial applications gives the company exposure to long-run structural demand drivers (infrastructure and manufacturing). This end-market linkage supports baseline volumes and relevance even through cyclical episodes.

Bears Say

Elevated LeverageDebt consistently exceeding equity (debt-to-equity ~1.3–1.5) reduces financial flexibility. High leverage increases interest burden sensitivity and limits the company's ability to absorb commodity-driven margin shocks, invest in growth, or execute strategic initiatives without adding refinancing or equity.

Weak And Volatile ProfitabilityMargins are thin and volatile—transitioning to a net loss in 2025—limiting retained earnings and the capacity to rebuild buffers. Persistent low gross margins make earnings highly sensitive to input price swings and constrain long-term return on equity and reinvestment potential.

Revenue SoftnessSustained flat-to-declining revenue weakens scale economics and makes fixed costs and inventory funding more onerous. If volume or market share pressures persist, margin recovery and deleveraging will be harder, increasing reliance on operational improvements to restore profitability.

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

Kurotani Corporation lowest stock price was ¥462.00 and its highest was ¥1239.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kurotani Corporation’s market cap?

Kurotani Corporation’s market cap is ¥14.44B.

When is Kurotani Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kurotani Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 10, 2026 which is in 52 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.

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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

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Kurotani Corporation has 14,337,200 shares outstanding.

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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%.

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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.