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4044 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3485.00
-¥30.00(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3485.00
-¥30.00(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,135.00 - ¥4,790.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume78.40K
Average Volume (3M)57.44K
Market Cap
¥112.01B
Enterprise Value¥114.20K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥28.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥28.76B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.8
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)461.11
Shares Outstanding26,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume51,540
30 Day Avg. Volume57,436
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.25
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio5.74
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)295.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥162.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow provides internal funding for reinvestment, debt reduction and shareholder distributions. The particularly strong 2026 result suggests improved cash conversion and greater financial flexibility over the medium term.
Debt ReductionSteady deleveraging strengthens solvency and reduces financing risk across the company’s cyclical materials businesses. A lower debt burden should preserve cash for operations and investment while improving resilience during weaker demand periods.
Improved ProfitabilityThe return from a 2022 loss to sustained positive earnings in 2024–2026 indicates restored operating profitability. This provides a stronger earnings base for funding growth and returning capital, even though results remain cyclical.
Bears Say
Choppy Revenue TrendA multi-year decline followed by stabilization indicates inconsistent demand and limited visibility across the company’s industrial and specialty-materials markets. Persistent revenue volatility could constrain operating leverage and make earnings recovery uneven.
Margin NormalizationThe retreat from peak 2023 margins shows that prior profitability was not fully sustainable. Further normalization, pricing pressure or weaker product mix could limit earnings growth even if revenue remains stable.
Shrinking Asset BaseA declining asset base may indicate reduced operating scale or portfolio repositioning, which can limit future capacity and growth investment. Although solvency remains sound, the trend warrants monitoring for structural contraction in the business.
Central Glass Co., Ltd. News
4044 FAQ
What was Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Glass Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3135.00 and its highest was ¥4790.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥112.01B.
When is Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Central Glass Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported ¥157.56 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Central Glass Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Central Glass Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Central Glass Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥85 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.76%. See more information on Central Glass Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Central Glass Co., Ltd. have?
Central Glass Co., Ltd. has 26,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Glass Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥157.56 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.944%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Glass Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4044
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Company Description
Central Glass Co., Ltd.
Central Glass Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes a broad range of flat glass and chemical products to markets across Japan, North America, Europe, and globally. The company's operations are divided into two main divisions: Glass Business and Chemicals Business. Its Glass Business provides diverse architectural solutions, including soundproof, laminated, security, tempered, fire-resistant, high-transparency, and special construction glass, as well as eco-glass and anti-fog mirrors. For the automotive sector, it offers specialized glass like laminated, tempered, UV-cut, privacy, antenna-integrated, IR-cut, water-repellent, sound-insulating, laminated side, panoramic roof, ice-melting, and module window types. The division also supplies flat glass for information and electronics industries, alongside glass fiber and glass wool products. Within its Chemicals Business, the company supplies a variety of chemical compounds, such as HFO-1233zd(E), CELEFIN 1233Z (HFO-1233zd(Z)), ZEM-SCREEN (HFO-1234ze(E)), HFC-245fa, hydrofluoric acid, and polyaluminum chloride. Its fine chemicals portfolio encompasses aromatic and aliphatic compounds, chiral compounds, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and derivatives, various monomers, fluorine resins, and reagents. Additionally, Central Glass produces agricultural products, including Cera-coatR and NPK/NK compound fertilizers, as well as microbial control agents and related materials. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1936, the company was initially named Ube Soda Industry Co., Ltd. before adopting its current name, Central Glass Co., Ltd., in 1963.
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