Revenue GrowthA 17.9% revenue rebound indicates sustained demand or improved market penetration rather than a one-off gain. Durable top-line growth supports higher operating leverage, funds reinvestment in product development and distribution, and underpins medium-term margin recovery and scale benefits.

Cash GenerationA 209% jump in free cash flow and operating cash flow more than triple net income demonstrate strong cash conversion. Durable cash generation enhances financial flexibility for capex, deleveraging, or strategic investments and reduces reliance on external funding over the next several quarters.

Balance Sheet StrengthLow leverage (D/E 0.37) and a 61.1% equity ratio provide structural resilience. This capitalization supports withstand cyclical downturns, access to credit on reasonable terms, and gives management capacity to pursue opportunistic M&A or smoothing of investments without jeopardizing solvency.

Bears Say

Low Profit MarginsThin gross and net margins limit the firm's ability to absorb raw-material or freight cost shocks and constrain cash available for growth. Persistently low margins reduce competitiveness for reinvestment, making sustained margin expansion needed to improve long-term profitability.

Modest ROEA 5.5% ROE signals modest effectiveness in converting equity into shareholder returns. Over time this suggests either low asset returns or conservative capital deployment, potentially reducing attractiveness for investors and limiting internal funding capacity for higher-return projects.

Earnings VolatilityThe recent recovery from a prior-year loss highlights earnings cyclicality or operational sensitivity. Such volatility complicates multi-period planning, raises the risk of future profit shocks, and may force conservative capital allocation until earnings stability is demonstrably sustained.

4366 FAQ

What was Daito Chemix Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Daito Chemix Corporation lowest stock price was ¥160.00 and its highest was ¥495.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Daito Chemix Corporation’s market cap?

Daito Chemix Corporation’s market cap is ¥12.82B.

When is Daito Chemix Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Daito Chemix Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 127 days.

How were Daito Chemix Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Daito Chemix Corporation released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported ¥7.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥7.98.

Is Daito Chemix Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Daito Chemix Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Daito Chemix Corporation pay dividends?

Daito Chemix Corporation pays a Annually dividend of ¥8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.81%. See more information on Daito Chemix Corporation dividends here

What is Daito Chemix Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Daito Chemix Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Daito Chemix Corporation have?

Daito Chemix Corporation has 33,600,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Daito Chemix Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Daito Chemix Corporation reported an EPS of ¥7.98 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.489%.

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Company Description

Daito Chemix Corporation

Daito Chemix Corporation manufactures and sells specialty and fine chemicals in Japan. It offers photosensitive materials for LCD and semiconductor production. The company also provides printing and photographic materials, functional materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, and other chemical products. In addition, it engages in recycling and disposal business for industrial wastes and chemicals. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.