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Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd.
(4228)
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. (4228) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 137.07B | 130.26B | 124.68B | 117.57B | 118.85B |
| Gross Profit | 27.33B | 26.45B | 24.61B | 24.74B | 26.40B |
| EBITDA | 2.42B | 9.27B | 6.44B | 2.13B | 8.48B |
| Net Income | -6.28B | 1.08B | 452.00M | -5.92B | 1.13B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 136.24B | 146.47B | 145.18B | 143.31B | 158.44B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 9.59B | 10.90B | 11.08B | 10.51B | 12.53B |
| Total Debt | 39.08B | 37.92B | 38.17B | 37.19B | 37.17B |
| Total Liabilities | 86.56B | 89.65B | 86.71B | 85.07B | 87.78B |
| Stockholders Equity | 48.91B | 56.06B | 57.72B | 57.52B | 69.95B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.39B | 3.55B | 40.00M | 131.00M | 2.44B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.75B | 7.38B | 3.11B | 3.83B | 6.43B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.69B | -3.78B | -993.00M | -3.19B | -3.01B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -618.00M | -3.66B | -1.54B | -2.57B | -632.00M |
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥17.51B | 7.77 | 4.30% | 12.71% | 123.52% | ||
76 Outperform | ¥16.60B | 4.89 | 8.67% | 3.08% | 12.74% | ||
76 Outperform | ¥16.37B | 5.20 | 2.43% | -4.14% | ― | ||
74 Outperform | ¥17.49B | 11.17 | 2.44% | 5.96% | 182.60% | ||
67 Neutral | ¥16.81B | 33.12 | 3.21% | 5.54% | -52.06% | ||
55 Neutral | ¥15.46B | 10.88 | 5.85% | 5.23% | -679.41% | ||
44 Neutral | C$967.00M | -6.65 | -13.73% | 2.47% | 17.55% | -32.57% |
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has announced a resolution to dispose of treasury shares as part of a restricted stock compensation plan. This plan aims to align the interests of shareholders and directors by linking compensation to the company’s stock value, thereby incentivizing improved medium- to long-term performance. The disposal involves 135,300 shares at a price of 321 yen each, with a total disposal amount of 43,431,300 yen. This strategic move is expected to enhance corporate value and performance, benefiting stakeholders by ensuring that directors and executive officers are more invested in the company’s success.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has issued a correction to a previous announcement regarding the transfer of shares and equity of its consolidated subsidiaries. The correction involves an adjustment in the expected extraordinary loss from 1.1 billion yen to 1.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Despite this adjustment, the impact on the company’s consolidated financial results is anticipated to be minimal as the loss has already been factored into the earnings forecast.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has executed a share transfer agreement with Brose Sitech Foam GmbH, a German subsidiary of Brose Sitech, for the transfer of shares in six subsidiaries owned by Proseat Europe GmbH. This strategic move, subject to EU competition law approval, is expected to result in an extraordinary loss for Sekisui Kasei, impacting its financial statements. The change in transferee from Brose Sitech to its subsidiary was due to Brose Sitech’s decision to establish an intermediate holding company to manage the subsidiaries.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. announced the results of an investigation regarding the directors’ responsibility for an interim dividend issued during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Despite a significant extraordinary loss recorded in the fourth quarter, the investigation concluded that the directors are not liable for covering the deficit. This decision was supported by the Audit & Supervisory Board, which found the directors’ actions reasonable under the circumstances.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. announced its minimal business dependence on its affiliated company, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., despite benefiting from the shared brand and information exchange. The company maintains operational independence with no significant business restrictions or personnel relationships with Sekisui Chemical, ensuring its distinct market positioning.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has announced it will receive dividends totaling 3,190 million yen from 16 of its consolidated subsidiaries. This financial move will be recorded as non-operating income in the company’s individual financial statements for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, without affecting its consolidated financial results.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has announced a new Medium-Term Management Plan titled ‘Going Beyond 2027 — Transformation and Completion,’ which outlines strategic initiatives for fiscal years 2025 to 2027. The plan aims to enhance profitability and corporate value by focusing on high-profitability businesses, global expansion, and environmentally contributive products. Key strategies include strengthening the earnings structure through innovation and market expansion, improving cost competitiveness, and promoting human capital management. The company targets an 8% operating profit margin and ROE by 2030, with specific goals for revenue growth and sustainability efforts.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. reported a challenging fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, with a significant decline in net income and operating income, despite a slight increase in net sales. The company’s financial position weakened, with reduced total assets and net assets, impacting its equity to asset ratio. The outlook for the upcoming fiscal year indicates a continued struggle with expected declines in net sales and net income, although an improvement in operating income is anticipated.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. announced a revision in its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, revealing a slight increase in net sales but a decrease in operating and ordinary income compared to previous forecasts. This adjustment is primarily due to the anticipated costs associated with the planned transfer of Proseat Europe GmbH’s business subsidiaries, which have been recorded as expenses, impacting the company’s financial results.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has decided to dissolve and liquidate its European sub-subsidiary, Proseat SAS, following the completion of business transfers to other locations. This decision is part of the company’s broader restructuring efforts and will result in an extraordinary loss of approximately 1.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The liquidation is expected to impact the company’s financial results, reflecting its ongoing strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. announced significant financial adjustments, including recording non-operating expenses and extraordinary losses due to the transfer of subsidiaries and restructuring costs. This has led to a revision of their consolidated earnings forecast, projecting a net loss for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, and the decision to cancel the year-end dividend. The company’s financial performance is impacted by sluggish demand in the European automotive market and currency fluctuations, prompting strategic financial revisions and a focus on internal reserves.
Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd. has announced a significant leadership change, with Yasunobu Furubayashi set to become the new Representative Director and President, succeeding Masato Kashiwabara, who will transition to an advisory role. This change, effective June 24, 2025, aims to strengthen the company’s management structure to achieve sustainable growth. Additionally, several new appointments and reappointments in the Board of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board are planned, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on enhancing corporate governance and value.