Conservative Balance SheetSubstantially lower leverage provides durable financial flexibility: with debt-to-equity near 0.09, the company can better withstand demand shocks, fund targeted reinvestment or M&A, and maintain operations without needing market financing, which supports long-term resilience.

Sector-strong Operating MarginsRelatively high gross and EBIT margins give KEIWA structural earnings power versus peers. These margins provide a buffer against input-cost inflation and allow sustained investment in product quality and service, supporting long-term competitiveness and cash generation.

Consistent Operating Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow every year demonstrates the core business consistently generates cash. That persistent cash generation underpins funding for capex, working capital and distributions without reliance on new debt, supporting durable operational stability.

Bears Say

Weakening Revenue MomentumRecent revenue decline signals softer demand or lost share; inconsistent top-line growth undermines the company’s ability to scale fixed-cost absorption and to steadily expand margins. If the trend persists, it pressures long-term profitability and reinvestment capacity.

Margin Compression Since 2022 PeakMaterial margin deterioration versus 2022 reduces intrinsic earnings power. Compression may reflect competitive pricing, input cost pressure, or structural demand changes; sustained lower margins limit retained earnings for growth and weaken ability to withstand future cost shocks.

Volatile Free Cash Flow And Weak Cash ConversionSharp FCF swings and subpar cash conversion mean reported profits do not consistently convert to spendable cash. This unpredictability complicates capital planning, may constrain dividends or capex during downturns, and raises execution risk despite positive OCF.

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4251 FAQ

What was KEIWA Incorporated’s price range in the past 12 months?

KEIWA Incorporated lowest stock price was ¥757.00 and its highest was ¥1408.00 in the past 12 months.

What is KEIWA Incorporated’s market cap?

KEIWA Incorporated’s market cap is ¥24.94B.

When is KEIWA Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date?

KEIWA Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 90 days.

How were KEIWA Incorporated’s earnings last quarter?

KEIWA Incorporated released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥39.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥39.83.

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According to Wall Street analysts KEIWA Incorporated’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does KEIWA Incorporated pay dividends?

KEIWA Incorporated pays a Annually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on KEIWA Incorporated dividends here

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KEIWA Incorporated’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does KEIWA Incorporated have?

KEIWA Incorporated has 19,285,152 shares outstanding.

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KEIWA Incorporated reported an EPS of ¥39.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.398%.

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Company Description

KEIWA Incorporated

KEIWA Incorporated manufactures and sells optical sheets and functional products in Japan. The company provides light diffusion sheets used in backlight units of liquid crystal displays of smartphones; components for special optical films, such as protective films of light collecting films, etc.; and advanced functional films and sheets used for display surface protection in the optical systems, as well as other applications. It also offers industrial packaging materials, industrial processing papers, and clean energy materials, as well as other industrial materials, such as construction and agricultural materials. The company was formerly known as KEIWA Commerce and Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to KEIWA Incorporated in 1999. KEIWA Incorporated was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.