Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. (JP:4097)
:4097
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,226.00
▲(17.10% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/17/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial stability (low leverage) but tempered by the latest reported revenue contraction and weak cash conversion. Technicals are supportive with price above major moving averages and positive MACD, while valuation is a clear positive with a low P/E and strong dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Very low reported debt-to-equity and an improving leverage profile provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk through cycles, supports capital spending or opportunistic M&A, and underpins dividend capacity even during near-term revenue weakness.
Negative Factors
Sharp recent revenue contraction
A pronounced revenue decline in the latest reported period materially weakens the growth trajectory. If sustained, it can compress operating leverage, reduce scale benefits, and limit funds available for reinvestment, dividends, or debt reduction, increasing medium-term execution risk.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Very low reported debt-to-equity and an improving leverage profile provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk through cycles, supports capital spending or opportunistic M&A, and underpins dividend capacity even during near-term revenue weakness.
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Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. (4097) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥60.78B
Dividend Yield2.88%
Average Volume (3M)37.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta (1Y)0.81
Revenue Growth-0.31%
EPS Growth-2.59%
CountryJP
Employees1,896
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)82.90
Shares Outstanding55,577,530
10 Day Avg. Volume34,490
30 Day Avg. Volume37,000
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.72
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio16.96
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
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells industrial gases and chemical products in Japan and internationally. It offers dissolved acetylene gas for welding, cutting, heating, removing glass and copper wire fro...
How the Company Makes Money
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Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
80
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 99.61B | 98.68B | 98.98B | 93.28B | 91.47B | 82.48B |
| Gross Profit | 26.51B | 26.48B | 25.02B | 23.95B | 22.57B | 21.72B |
| EBITDA | 8.97B | 9.17B | 8.75B | 8.47B | 7.73B | 7.03B |
| Net Income | 4.58B | 4.66B | 4.78B | 4.50B | 3.94B | 4.15B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 122.80B | 123.38B | 122.99B | 120.18B | 107.51B | 98.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 29.48B | 27.54B | 29.98B | 29.22B | 26.26B | 23.97B |
| Total Debt | 11.65B | 6.92B | 11.59B | 11.52B | 10.07B | 5.95B |
| Total Liabilities | 41.68B | 38.38B | 43.30B | 43.73B | 38.44B | 32.50B |
| Stockholders Equity | 80.34B | 84.17B | 78.92B | 75.72B | 68.41B | 65.29B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.58B | 2.26B | 2.69B | -1.25B | 1.52B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 8.00B | 6.42B | 8.10B | 5.65B | 5.80B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -4.45B | -5.09B | -5.79B | -6.67B | -3.82B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.34B | -1.09B | 391.00M | 3.23B | 583.28M |
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
1047.00
Price Trends
1102.68
Negative
1102.54
Negative
1064.56
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.44
Negative
51.21
Neutral
69.75
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4097, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1047 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1098.05, below the 50-day MA of 1102.68, and below the 200-day MA of 1064.56, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.44 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 51.21 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.75 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4097.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥187.27B | 13.86 | 4.41% | 3.80% | -4.32% | 27.07% | |
70 Outperform | ¥198.09B | 10.74 | ― | 4.09% | -2.00% | 23.48% | |
69 Neutral | ¥60.78B | 13.04 | ― | 2.88% | -0.31% | -2.59% | |
64 Neutral | ¥2.68T | 21.61 | ― | 1.11% | 3.94% | 25.43% | |
63 Neutral | ¥13.95B | 10.79 | ― | 3.89% | -0.65% | -0.09% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
56 Neutral | ¥385.81B | 24.59 | -4.00% | 3.71% | -4.00% | ― |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Unveils Five-Year “Challenging 2030” Growth Plan
May 15, 2026
Koatsu Gas Kogyo has approved a five-year Medium-Term Management Plan dubbed “Challenging 2030,” running from fiscal 2026 to 2030 as the first step toward a new long-term vision. The plan is framed around management conscious of capita...
Koatsu Gas Kogyo to Absorb Matsuyama Subsidiary in Streamlining Move
May 15, 2026
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. will integrate its wholly owned subsidiary Kyoa Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd. through an absorption-type merger, with Koatsu Gas as the surviving entity and Kyoa Gas to be dissolved. The move consolidates Kyoa Gas’s operatio...
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Lifts Dividend as Profits Hold Steady and Equity Base Strengthens
May 15, 2026
Koatsu Gas Kogyo reported essentially flat consolidated net sales of ¥98.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit down 1.6% to ¥5.87 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent slipping 2.5% to &#...
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Revamps Leadership Ahead of June Shareholders’ Meeting
Apr 16, 2026
Koatsu Gas Kogyo has announced a reorganization of its leadership structure, with the board resolving on April 16, 2026, to implement officer changes subject to approval at the 93rd annual shareholders’ meeting on June 24, 2026. The reshuffl...
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Reshapes Management Structure in Gas and Planning Divisions
Mar 13, 2026
Koatsu Gas Kogyo has announced a series of officer changes approved by its board, reflecting a reorganization of leadership roles across its gas business and corporate planning functions. Director Takashi Morimoto will continue as senior managing ...
Koatsu Gas Kogyo Discloses Reduction in Denka’s Major Shareholding
Mar 10, 2026
Koatsu Gas Kogyo has announced a change in one of its major shareholders after Denka Co., Ltd. reported selling part of its stake in the company. Following the transaction confirmed as of March 10, 2026, Denka’s ownership fell from 11.48% to...
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