Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. (JP:4368)
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4368 Stock Chart & Stats
¥6390.00
¥10.00(0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥6390.00
¥10.00(0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,245.00 - ¥4,995.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume72.90K
Average Volume (3M)88.52K
Market Cap
¥520.17B
Enterprise Value¥436.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥41.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥16.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.9
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)135.28
Shares Outstanding106,533,000
10 Day Avg. Volume99,450
30 Day Avg. Volume88,523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.87
Price to Book (P/B)2.46
Price to Sales (P/S)3.75
P/FCF Ratio16.53
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)163.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥90.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA steadily strengthening equity base and modest leverage provide durable financial flexibility. This conservative capital structure supports investment, weathering cyclical downturns, and access to financing without forcing asset sales, preserving strategic optionality over 2–6 months and longer.
Strong Profitability And MarginsSustained above-industry gross and net margins indicate structural pricing power or cost advantages in specialty chemical niches. High margins create persistent internal funding for R&D and capex, cushioning operating leverage and supporting returns through industry cycles over the medium term.
Improving Cash GenerationRecent improvement in operating cash flow and a meaningful FCF recovery in 2026 demonstrate better conversion of earnings into spendable cash. If sustained, this enhances capacity for capex, working-capital management and deleveraging, strengthening long-run financial resilience.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowHistoric FCF volatility undermines predictability of internal funding for dividends, investments and debt service. Negative or lumpy FCF years force reliance on external financing or asset adjustments, raising execution risk for multi-quarter projects and capital allocation over the next 2–6 months.
Cyclicality In Revenue And EarningsMaterial swings in revenue and earnings point to exposure to end-market cycles that can compress margins and cash conversion during downturns. This volatility complicates forecasting and budgeting, increasing the chance of missed targets or underutilized capacity over medium-term planning horizons.
Customer/end-market Concentration RiskA business model concentrated on supplying downstream manufacturers ties results closely to industrial and consumer demand cycles and large customer relationships. Limited downstream diversification raises exposure to specific industry slowdowns and customer pricing pressure over the medium term.
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. News
4368 FAQ
What was Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1245.00 and its highest was ¥4995.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥520.17B.
When is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported ¥34.233 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥34.233.
Is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.23%. See more information on Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. have?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. has 106,533,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥34.233 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.231%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4368
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Company Description
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.
Established in 1952 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Fuso Chemical Co.,Ltd. operates globally, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse portfolio spanning life science, electronic material, and functional chemical products. The company's life science division offers a comprehensive array of organic acids and their derivatives, including malic, citric, L-tartaric, lactic, and gluconic acids, as well as ascorbic, isoascorbic acids, and amino acid compounds. This segment also provides industrial solutions such as water-soluble rust-preventive agents and grinding/cutting fluids. For the electronics industry, Fuso Chemical produces ultra-high purity colloidal silica and high-purity organosilica sol. Additionally, its functional chemical offerings encompass various oxidation-reduction agents and benzoic acid derivatives.
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