Strong Cash Flow RecoveryThe 209% jump in free cash flow and an operating-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio of 3.35 indicate durable cash generation. This improves the firm's ability to fund capex, reduce leverage, and support reinvestment or payouts without relying on external financing over the next several quarters.

Revenue Rebound And Improving MarginsA 17.9% revenue recovery coupled with positive net, EBIT and EBITDA margins demonstrates operational recovery and better cost absorption. That trend supports sustainable earnings generation and provides a firmer base for medium-term margin expansion if volumes and efficiency persist.

Conservative Balance Sheet LeverageA debt-to-equity of 0.37 and a 61.1% equity ratio show moderate leverage and strong equity financing. This capital structure limits refinancing risk, preserves financial flexibility for investment or downturns, and supports stability in funding over a multi-quarter horizon.

Bears Say

Modest Return On EquityA 5.5% ROE signals limited ability to convert equity into shareholder returns. Even with improving cash flow and growth, persistently low ROE can constrain long-term investor returns unless management raises margin profiles or deploys capital more effectively.

Low Gross And Net ProfitabilityGross margin of 11.1% and a 4.4% net margin imply limited pricing power or a relatively high cost structure. Narrow margins reduce resilience to input-cost shocks and limit the scope for reinvestment or higher distributions without further efficiency gains.

Modest Dividend Income SupportA 1.36% dividend yield provides limited income support for investors and suggests conservative payout policy relative to equity. Coupled with low ROE and thin margins, this limits the company's ability to deliver strong total shareholder returns absent rising profitability.

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 ¥14.51B.

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 147 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.