Central Glass Co., Ltd. (JP:4044)
:4044
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Central Glass Co., Ltd.
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥4,307.00
▲(23.59% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial health—especially strong free cash flow and reduced leverage—plus an attractive valuation with a low P/E and high dividend yield. This is tempered by mixed-to-weak near-term technicals, with the stock trading below key short-term moving averages and a low RSI indicating soft momentum.
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow, with a particularly strong 2026, indicates durable internal funding for capex, R&D, and dividends. This improves financial flexibility, supports continued debt reduction, and underpins long-term reinvestment without heavy external financing.
Negative Factors
Choppy revenue trend
Irregular top-line performance signals demand sensitivity in end markets and reliance on cyclical industrial customers. Persistent revenue volatility complicates capacity planning and long-term margin visibility, making forecasting and investment decisions riskier over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong free cash flow
Consistently positive operating and free cash flow, with a particularly strong 2026, indicates durable internal funding for capex, R&D, and dividends. This improves financial flexibility, supports continued debt reduction, and underpins long-term reinvestment without heavy external financing.
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Central Glass Co., Ltd. (4044) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥97.01B
Dividend Yield4.87%
Average Volume (3M)57.44K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta (1Y)0.91
Revenue Growth0.17%
EPS Growth47.18%
CountryJP
Employees3,314
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryConstruction Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)141.23
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)303.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥153.50B
Central Glass Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Central Glass Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of flat glass and chemical products for customers in Japan, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Glass Busine...
How the Company Makes Money
Central Glass generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of its products to industrial customers. Key revenue streams include (1) sales of specialty glass and glass-related products, where earnings are driven by shipment volumes,...
Central Glass Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 142.77B | 144.48B | 144.23B | 160.34B | 169.31B | 206.18B |
| Gross Profit | 37.97B | 38.58B | 40.20B | 43.14B | 43.75B | 43.42B |
| EBITDA | 17.94B | 18.02B | 19.52B | 23.38B | 25.79B | 19.45B |
| Net Income | 3.50B | 8.36B | 5.68B | 12.48B | 42.49B | -39.84B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 201.04B | 197.82B | 209.38B | 219.03B | 225.22B | 299.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 28.18B | 25.70B | 25.48B | 21.00B | 17.84B | 28.22B |
| Total Debt | 40.42B | 29.84B | 42.55B | 53.31B | 65.55B | 54.57B |
| Total Liabilities | 82.93B | 69.61B | 88.32B | 98.98B | 117.36B | 169.40B |
| Stockholders Equity | 114.25B | 123.63B | 116.73B | 114.92B | 103.48B | 126.09B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 17.06B | 17.99B | 15.14B | 10.24B | 6.57B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 26.44B | 23.59B | 22.24B | 16.60B | 14.87B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -10.03B | -4.24B | -3.34B | 19.96B | -1.84B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -17.67B | -17.57B | -15.97B | -47.04B | -12.74B |
Central Glass Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
3485.00
Price Trends
4063.47
Negative
3924.37
Positive
3575.13
Positive
Market Momentum
-63.24
Positive
44.44
Neutral
38.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4044, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3485 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4026.50, below the 50-day MA of 4063.47, and below the 200-day MA of 3575.13, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -63.24 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.44 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:4044.
Central Glass Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | ¥15.84B | 11.15 | ― | 3.47% | 8.71% | 24.73% | |
72 Outperform | ¥97.01B | 11.83 | ― | 4.87% | 0.17% | 47.18% | |
71 Outperform | ¥25.44B | 12.81 | ― | 5.04% | 0.95% | -5.24% | |
66 Neutral | ¥171.28B | 15.12 | 6.98% | 3.13% | 1.92% | 27.95% | |
65 Neutral | ¥476.71B | 20.07 | 7.93% | 2.32% | 0.24% | -54.29% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Central Glass Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Central Glass Reshapes Executive Lineup While Maintaining Top Leadership
May 14, 2026
Central Glass Co., Ltd. has announced a slate of executive appointments and board nominations, maintaining continuity at the top by retaining Kazuhiko Maeda as representative director, president and CEO, and Tetsuo Kanai and Akihiro Ishii in their...
Central Glass Beats FY2025 Forecasts on Strong Specialty Gases and Glass Pricing
May 14, 2026
Central Glass reported that its consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, exceeded the financial forecasts announced in February, with net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the paren...
Central Glass Lifts Earnings and Equity Ratio, Keeps Dividend Flat While Guiding for Profit Dip
May 14, 2026
Central Glass Co., Ltd. reported flat consolidated net sales of ¥144.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit down 5.6% to ¥10.0 billion but ordinary profit edging up 1.0% to ¥12.3 billion. Profit at...
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