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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,141.00
▲(3.21% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/18/26
Overall score reflects moderate financial performance constrained by weak and deteriorating free cash flow and low net profitability, partially offset by strong technical uptrend signals. Valuation is a key drag due to the high P/E and only modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Diversified materials portfolio
Toray’s broad materials portfolio across fibers, plastics, carbon-fiber composites and membranes supplies multiple end markets (apparel, automotive, aerospace, electronics, industrial). That diversification reduces single-market cyclicality, supports steadier B2B revenues and allows cross-segment innovation and upmarket product mix over months to years.
Manageable leverage and stronger equity base
Leverage near 0.5 and a growing equity base indicate improved balance-sheet resilience. Lower relative debt improves capacity to fund capex and cyclical downturns without urgent refinancing, preserving strategic optionality for investments in specialty materials and long-cycle programs over the coming months.
Recovering operating margins and stable revenue
Stable, low-single-digit revenue growth alongside recovering gross and EBITDA margins signals operational resilience. Sustained margin recovery improves internal cash generation potential and pricing power in specialty segments, supporting durable profitability improvement if trends persist across product lines.
Negative Factors
Deteriorating free cash flow
Sharp FCF decline and weak cash conversion materially reduce financial flexibility. Over a multi-month horizon this limits the company’s ability to self-fund investments, raise dividends, or absorb rising funding costs, increasing reliance on external financing and constraining strategic initiatives in capital-intensive segments.
Low and volatile net profitability
Thin net margins and earnings volatility indicate weak bottom-line conversion despite stable revenues. Persistently low net profitability undermines retained earnings growth, limits reinvestment capacity, and makes returns to shareholders sensitive to cyclical swings and one-off costs, challenging sustained value creation.
Modest shareholder returns (low ROE)
Low ROE shows the company’s equity base is not translating into strong earnings. Over the medium term this signals capital allocation inefficiency, potentially limiting investor appeal and constraining access to cheaper equity financing or supportive shareholder actions needed to fund long-term strategic transitions.

Toray Industries (3402) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Toray Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionToray Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, processes, and sells fibers and textiles, performance chemicals, carbon fiber composite materials, environment and engineering products, and life science products in Japan, China, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers filament yarns, staple fibers, and spun yarns, as well as woven and knitted fabrics of nylon, polyester, acrylics, and others; non-woven fabrics; ultra-fine fibers; and apparel products. It also provides nylon, ABS, PBT, PPS, and other resins and molded products; polyolefin foam products; polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, and other films; processed film products; raw materials for synthetic fibers and other plastics; fine chemicals; electronic and information materials; and graphic materials. In addition, the company offers carbon fibers, carbon fiber composite materials, and molded products; analysis, physical evaluation, research, and other services; and pharmaceuticals, medical devices, etc. Further, it provides engineering services; condominiums; industrial equipment and machinery; IT-related equipment; water treatment membranes and related equipment; and materials for housing, building, and civil engineering applications. The company was formerly known as Toyo Rayon Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Toray Industries, Inc. in 1970. The company was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
How the Company Makes MoneyToray makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling materials and related products to business customers (B2B) across multiple end markets. Key revenue streams include: (1) Fibers & Textiles: sales of synthetic fibers and textile-related materials used in apparel and industrial applications; (2) Plastics & Chemicals: sales of resins, films, and chemical products used in packaging, electronics, and various industrial uses; (3) Carbon Fiber Composite Materials: sales of carbon fiber and intermediate/processed composite materials supplied to aerospace, automotive, and other high-performance applications; and (4) Environment & Engineering: sales of water-treatment-related products such as membranes and associated solutions used for filtration and purification applications. Earnings are influenced by volumes shipped under customer supply arrangements, product mix (higher value-added specialty materials vs. commoditized materials), and demand conditions in major end markets such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Specific details on significant partnerships or major customer contracts: null.

Toray Industries Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 07, 2024
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong performance with record high core operating income and significant revenue increases across key segments like Performance Chemicals and Carbon Fiber Composite Materials. However, challenges remain in asset management and specific segments like Life Science and Fibers & Textiles in Korea.
Q2-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record High Core Operating Income
Core operating income for the first 6 months reached JPY 79.1 billion, marking a 62.6% increase compared to the previous year and setting a record high.
Increased Revenue and Profit
Consolidated revenue for the 6 months increased by 7.9% to JPY 1,294.1 billion, and profit increased by 92.3% to JPY 55.5 billion compared to the same period last year.
Strong Performance in Performance Chemicals
Revenue in the Performance Chemicals segment increased by 10.3% to JPY 477.5 billion, with core operating income surging by 134.2% to JPY 34 billion.
Carbon Fiber Composite Materials Growth
The Carbon Fiber Composite Materials segment saw an 8.3% rise in revenue to JPY 152.8 billion, with core operating income increasing by 54.4% to JPY 11.7 billion.
Strategic Pricing Initiatives
Strategic pricing initiatives are expected to improve core operating income by more than JPY 10 billion, with effects already being seen ahead of schedule.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Total Assets
Total assets decreased by JPY 100.7 billion from the end of the previous fiscal year due to decreases in trade and other receivables.
Decline in Life Science Segment Profit
In the Life Science segment, core operating income decreased by JPY 0.1 billion to negative JPY 0.6 billion, impacted by generic drug competition and stagnant overseas sales.
Challenges in the Fibers & Textiles Business in Korea
In Korea, the supply and demand balance of nonwoven fabric worsened, although sales of filament and staple fibers improved.
Company Guidance
In the Q2 2025 earnings call for Toray Group, Masahiko Okamoto reported robust financial performance with consolidated revenue rising 7.9% to JPY 1,294.1 billion and core operating income soaring 62.6% to JPY 79.1 billion compared to the previous year. The company achieved a profit increase of 92.3% to JPY 55.5 billion. Notably, Toray has revised its fiscal year forecast upwards, now expecting revenue of JPY 2,590 billion, core operating income of JPY 145 billion, and profit of JPY 88 billion, based on an exchange rate assumption of JPY 140 to the U.S. dollar. Core segments such as Performance Chemicals saw significant gains, with core operating income in this segment surging 134.2% year-on-year. Toray also announced strategic initiatives including a share repurchase plan and a focus on capital efficiency, aiming to reduce cross-shareholdings by half from FY 2024 to 2026, utilizing proceeds for further buybacks.

Toray Industries Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Operating performance is moderate with stable revenue and recovering operating margins, and leverage appears manageable. The score is held back by low/volatile net profitability (low net margin and lower TTM net income) and a sharp deterioration in free cash flow with weak cash conversion and coverage.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Revenue has been broadly stable, with low-single-digit growth in the most recent periods (TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months): ~2.2%; FY2025: ~4.0%) after a prior dip. Profitability is moderate for the category: gross margin is ~19–20% and EBITDA margin ~10% in FY2025 and TTM, showing a recovery versus FY2024. The key weakness is earnings volatility and thin bottom-line profitability—net margin is low (TTM ~2.4%) and net income fell materially in TTM versus FY2025, indicating less consistent conversion of operating performance into net profit.
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Leverage looks manageable: debt-to-equity is around ~0.5 in FY2025 and TTM, an improvement from higher levels in earlier years, and equity has grown over time, supporting balance-sheet resilience. Total assets are large and relatively stable. The main concern is modest shareholder returns—return on equity is low in TTM (~3.4%) and only mid-single-digit in FY2025 (~4.6%), reflecting that the capital base is not translating into strong profitability.
Cash Flow
48
Neutral
Cash generation is positive but inconsistent. Operating cash flow in TTM is solid, but free cash flow is weak and declined sharply in TTM (free cash flow down ~54.9% with a much smaller absolute free cash flow level than FY2025). Cash conversion is a notable pressure point: free cash flow is only ~21% of net income in TTM, and operating cash flow relative to the company’s funding needs remains low (coverage ratio ~0.28–0.30 in FY2025 and TTM), suggesting limited flexibility if investment needs or financing costs rise.
BreakdownTTMMar 2025Mar 2024Mar 2023Mar 2022Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.56T2.56T2.46T2.49T2.23T1.88T
Gross Profit508.59B505.89B443.52B420.83B435.97B377.50B
EBITDA264.00B268.88B226.37B216.30B250.58B206.34B
Net Income42.90B77.91B21.90B72.82B84.23B45.79B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.52T3.29T3.47T3.19T3.04T2.85T
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments245.56B237.29B235.89B224.00B229.30B236.35B
Total Debt985.11B842.66B949.68B950.09B935.66B973.93B
Total Liabilities1.63T1.47T1.62T1.56T1.54T1.53T
Stockholders Equity1.76T1.71T1.74T1.54T1.41T1.24T
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow21.98B75.78B51.55B43.00B46.09B89.11B
Operating Cash Flow184.26B255.03B185.68B145.21B138.29B211.59B
Investing Cash Flow-66.65B-63.20B-121.00B-102.72B-57.17B-97.87B
Financing Cash Flow-112.24B-188.52B-70.37B-57.38B-101.52B-69.40B

Toray Industries Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price1105.50
Price Trends
50DMA
1195.88
Negative
100DMA
1098.16
Negative
200DMA
1035.72
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-29.72
Positive
RSI
36.02
Neutral
STOCH
14.18
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3402, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1105.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1217.50, below the 50-day MA of 1195.88, and above the 200-day MA of 1035.72, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -29.72 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 36.02 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 14.18 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:3402.

Toray Industries Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
78
Outperform
¥169.00B9.7810.24%2.43%6.08%8.55%
77
Outperform
€785.69B3.2927.58%0.99%9.49%55.64%
75
Outperform
¥117.04B15.301.79%10.76%54.82%
72
Outperform
¥13.52B4.544.80%4.49%26.84%
66
Neutral
¥138.87B17.532.80%3.38%>-0.01%-49.83%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
58
Neutral
¥1.62T117.213.37%1.85%-2.18%26.45%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:3402
Toray Industries
1,097.50
62.26
6.01%
JP:3002
Gunze
4,255.00
1,779.27
71.87%
JP:3110
Nitto Boseki Co
21,580.00
17,056.02
377.01%
JP:3569
Seiren Co
3,150.00
616.92
24.35%
JP:3104
Fujibo Holdings, Inc.
10,550.00
5,516.01
109.58%
JP:3109
Shikibo Ltd.
1,090.00
106.12
10.79%

Toray Industries Corporate Events

Toray Completes ¥50 Billion Share Buyback Ahead of Schedule
Mar 13, 2026

Toray Industries has completed a share repurchase program authorized by its board in November 2025, buying back 7,691,100 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between March 1 and March 12, 2026, for a total of about ¥9.3 billion. This latest tranche brings total repurchases under the current authorization to 44,734,100 shares at nearly ¥50 billion, effectively exhausting the approved budget and signaling a strong commitment to capital return and potential support for shareholder value through reduced share float.

The buyback program, originally allowing purchases of up to 63 million shares or 4.2% of outstanding stock for as much as ¥50 billion through May 31, 2026, was executed entirely via market purchases. By completing the program ahead of schedule and reaching the monetary ceiling, Toray underscores confidence in its equity valuation and balance sheet strength, while potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital efficiency metrics watched closely by investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Hold with a Yen1250.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray Advances Large-Scale Share Buyback Program, Repurchasing Over 37 Million Shares
Mar 3, 2026

Toray Industries has disclosed the latest status of its ongoing share repurchase program, reporting that it bought back 9,372,100 shares of common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in February 2026 for a total of about 11.7 billion yen. These purchases form part of a previously approved buyback plan of up to 63 million shares and 50 billion yen, under which Toray had cumulatively repurchased 37,043,000 shares worth roughly 40.7 billion yen by the end of February, signaling a significant capital return effort that may support shareholder value and share price stability.

The repurchases are being executed under a Board resolution from November 2025 that authorizes buybacks representing up to 4.20% of issued shares, excluding treasury stock, over a period ending May 31, 2026. With a substantial portion of the planned authorization already utilized, the program underscores management’s willingness to deploy balance sheet capacity to shrink the free float and optimize capital structure, a move likely to be closely watched by investors assessing Toray’s capital allocation discipline and commitment to shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Hold with a Yen1377.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray Industries Revamps Top Leadership, Elevates Tsunekawa as Representative Director
Feb 10, 2026

Toray Industries has announced changes to its top management, with the Board of Directors resolving to alter the roster of representative members. Executive Vice President and Member of the Board Tetsuya Tsunekawa will become a representative member of the board effective April 1, 2026, while Chairman Akihiro Nikkaku and Executive Vice President Kazuhiko Shuto will step down from their representative roles.

The reshuffle reflects a planned transition in leadership and marks a further elevation of Tsunekawa, who has held senior roles across research, plant management and corporate management since joining the company in 1984. The move signals continuity in strategic direction while refreshing the executive lineup, a shift that stakeholders may view as part of Toray’s longer term governance and succession planning.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Buy with a Yen1376.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray Releases 3Q and Nine-Month Results, Updates FY2025 Outlook
Feb 10, 2026

Toray Industries has released its consolidated business results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025. The disclosure also includes a consolidated business forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, providing investors and stakeholders with updated visibility on the company’s performance trajectory and expectations.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Buy with a Yen1376.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray Profit Slumps Despite Stable Revenue as Outlook Turns Cautiously Upbeat
Feb 10, 2026

Toray Industries reported nine-month revenue to December 31, 2025 of ¥1.92 trillion, essentially flat year on year, with core operating income down 3.4% and operating income dropping 31.6%, leading to a 46.6% decline in profit attributable to owners of the parent. Despite weaker profitability and a slight dip in the equity ratio, the company maintained a solid balance sheet, raised its interim dividend to ¥10 per share, and forecast modest full-year growth in revenue, core operating income and profit, signaling cautious confidence in earnings recovery.

Total assets increased to ¥3.52 trillion and equity attributable to owners rose to ¥1.76 trillion, while comprehensive income improved markedly compared with the previous year. Management left the full-year dividend forecast unchanged at ¥20 per share and revised its earnings outlook, with projected full-year revenue of ¥2.6 trillion and profit attributable to owners of ¥82 billion, pointing to gradual improvement in operating conditions and stable shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Buy with a Yen1376.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray to Record ¥25 Billion Impairment on Battery Separator Films Amid Weak EV Demand
Feb 5, 2026

Toray Industries will book a ¥25.0 billion impairment loss at a Korean subsidiary for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, after reassessing the recoverability of fixed assets in its battery separator films business. The writedown reflects declining profitability in separator films for automotive applications amid a sluggish electric vehicle market and other pressures, and Toray is still examining its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, which it plans to announce alongside its nine-month results on February 10, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Buy with a Yen1308.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray Advances Share Buyback, Repurchasing Over 27 Million Shares to Date
Feb 3, 2026

Toray Industries has continued executing its share repurchase program, buying back 11,010,400 shares of common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between January 1 and January 31, 2026, for a total outlay of about ¥12.2 billion. This brings the cumulative buyback under the board-approved program, which runs from November 17, 2025, to May 31, 2026 and authorizes up to 63 million shares or ¥50 billion, to 27,670,900 shares for approximately ¥29.0 billion, signaling an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns and capital efficiency while still leaving capacity for further repurchases.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Buy with a Yen1258.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

Toray Reports Progress on Share Buyback Program Through December 2025
Jan 6, 2026

Toray Industries has disclosed the status of its ongoing share repurchase program, confirming that it bought back 10,107,000 shares of common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between December 1 and December 31, 2025, at a total cost of approximately ¥10.19 billion. These purchases form part of a broader buyback authorization approved by the board on November 14, 2025, which allows repurchases of up to 63 million shares, or 4.20% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock, for a maximum of ¥50 billion through May 31, 2026; as of December 31, 2025, Toray had cumulatively repurchased 16,660,500 shares for about ¥16.76 billion, indicating an active capital return policy that may support shareholder value and optimize its capital structure over the remainder of the program.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3402) stock is a Buy with a Yen1500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toray Industries stock, see the JP:3402 Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 18, 2026