DKS Co., Ltd. (JP:4461)
:4461
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DKS Co., Ltd.
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥11,039.00
▲(34.13% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/02/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance in 2026 (growth, margin, ROE, and leverage recovery), supported by strong technical momentum. This is tempered by profitability/cash-flow volatility across the cycle and a valuation profile that is only moderate with a low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue and margin recovery in 2026
The 2026 rebound—double-digit revenue growth and materially higher net margin—signals durable improvement in pricing, mix and operating leverage. Sustained higher margins increase free cash flow capacity, enabling reinvestment, R&D and debt reduction over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Earnings and cash-flow cyclicality
Historical swings from a loss in 2023 to a rebound in 2026 show the business is cyclical and sensitive to end-market demand and pricing. Such volatility undermines forecast visibility, complicates capital allocation and increases the chance of margin pressure or cash stress during downcycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue and margin recovery in 2026
The 2026 rebound—double-digit revenue growth and materially higher net margin—signals durable improvement in pricing, mix and operating leverage. Sustained higher margins increase free cash flow capacity, enabling reinvestment, R&D and debt reduction over the next several quarters.
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DKS Co., Ltd. (4461) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥122.43B
Dividend Yield1.24%
Average Volume (3M)144.71K
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta (1Y)1.57
Revenue Growth13.15%
EPS Growth122.76%
CountryJP
Employees1,111
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)309.33
Shares Outstanding10,684,321
10 Day Avg. Volume174,660
30 Day Avg. Volume144,713
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio11.91
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)612.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥87.00B
DKS Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, DKS Co. Ltd. is a global producer and purveyor of a diverse range of industrial chemicals and surfactants, serving numerous industries worldwide. The company’s operations are organized into six distinct segments: Sur...
How the Company Makes Money
DKS Co., Ltd. generates revenue through the production and sale of its chemical products to industrial clients across multiple sectors. Its key revenue streams include functional chemicals for electronics and automotive applications, as well as sy...
DKS Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 74.77B | 82.89B | 73.25B | 63.12B | 65.08B | 62.67B |
| Gross Profit | 19.24B | 24.79B | 18.24B | 13.15B | 12.96B | 15.72B |
| EBITDA | 9.10B | 13.33B | 8.68B | 5.85B | 3.83B | 7.98B |
| Net Income | 2.96B | 6.17B | 2.58B | 1.17B | -407.00M | 2.49B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 94.19B | 115.00B | 97.11B | 94.54B | 85.03B | 86.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.44B | 24.03B | 16.75B | 16.13B | 9.13B | 12.22B |
| Total Debt | 29.98B | 29.14B | 31.35B | 35.14B | 32.47B | 30.87B |
| Total Liabilities | 50.29B | 56.74B | 52.60B | 53.24B | 46.73B | 46.08B |
| Stockholders Equity | 38.95B | 52.04B | 38.73B | 36.75B | 34.35B | 36.77B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 6.34B | 5.39B | 4.59B | -2.11B | 2.86B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 9.96B | 7.53B | 7.09B | 724.00M | 5.52B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.54B | -2.14B | -2.01B | -2.88B | -2.70B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 854.00M | -5.04B | 1.65B | -1.03B | -2.34B |
DKS Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
8230.00
Price Trends
9466.40
Positive
9663.36
Positive
8257.08
Positive
Market Momentum
544.22
Negative
65.67
Neutral
84.09
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4461, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 8230 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 10819.00, below the 50-day MA of 9466.40, and below the 200-day MA of 8257.08, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 544.22 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.67 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.09 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4461.
DKS Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | ¥198.36B | 35.41 | ― | 0.93% | 23.76% | 212.38% | |
79 Outperform | ¥116.70B | 7.47 | 9.19% | 3.33% | -10.12% | 276.35% | |
71 Outperform | ¥122.43B | 21.24 | ― | 1.24% | 13.15% | 122.76% | |
70 Outperform | ¥130.70B | 17.61 | 5.56% | 2.59% | 1.68% | 0.29% | |
70 Outperform | ¥122.35B | 21.09 | ― | 1.30% | 11.71% | 15.04% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
57 Neutral | ¥112.07B | 11.59 | ― | 3.77% | -1.80% | -28.55% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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DKS Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
DKS Weighs Investment Unit Cut to Broaden Investor Base
May 13, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. has announced that its board of directors has adopted an approach and policy for potentially reducing the investment unit of its shares, aiming to make the stock more attractive by broadening its investor base and improving liquidity...
DKS Co. Delivers Strong Earnings and Hikes Dividend as Financial Base Strengthens
May 13, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. reported strong consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 13.1% to ¥82.9 billion and operating income surging 88.9% to ¥10.1 billion, while profit attributable to owners of parent more th...
DKS to Book ¥1.9 Billion in Subsidiary Dividends With No Consolidated Impact
Apr 9, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. announced that it will receive dividends totaling ¥1,924 million from four consolidated subsidiaries, with receipt scheduled between March 31, 2026, and May 25, 2026. The dividend income will be recorded as non-operating income ...
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