DKS Co., Ltd. (JP:4461)
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DKS Co., Ltd.
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
¥8,062.00
▼(-2.04% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/24/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance and cash generation, supported by a low P/E valuation. These positives are tempered by weak technical momentum (price below key moving averages and negative MACD), indicating near-term market pressure despite oversold readings.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Sustained positive free cash flow in FY2024–FY2025 indicates the business can internally fund operations and some investment, improving earnings quality and reducing reliance on external financing. This durable cash conversion supports capex, R&D, and deleveraging over multi‑year horizons.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Net leverage near 0.8x limits financial flexibility and raises interest‑cost sensitivity, especially if margins or cash generation weaken. Meaningful debt burdens constrain capacity for large strategic investments and increase refinancing risk across economic cycles, affecting durable balance sheet strength.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Sustained positive free cash flow in FY2024–FY2025 indicates the business can internally fund operations and some investment, improving earnings quality and reducing reliance on external financing. This durable cash conversion supports capex, R&D, and deleveraging over multi‑year horizons.
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DKS Co., Ltd. (4461) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥91.53B
Dividend Yield1.24%
Average Volume (3M)144.71K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.6
Beta (1Y)1.43
Revenue Growth8.78%
EPS Growth19.37%
CountryJP
Employees1,111
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)198.02
Shares Outstanding10,684,321
10 Day Avg. Volume174,660
30 Day Avg. Volume144,713
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.36
P/FCF Ratio4.89
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)510.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥84.50B
DKS Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
DKS Co. Ltd. produces and sells surfactants and other industrial chemicals for various industries in Japan and internationally. It operates through six segments: Surfactants, Amenity Materials, Polyurethane Materials, Functional Materials, Electro...
How the Company Makes Money
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DKS Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
71
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 74.77B | 73.25B | 63.12B | 65.08B | 62.67B | 59.14B |
| Gross Profit | 19.24B | 18.24B | 13.15B | 12.96B | 15.72B | 15.18B |
| EBITDA | 9.10B | 8.68B | 5.85B | 3.83B | 7.98B | 7.46B |
| Net Income | 2.96B | 2.58B | 1.17B | -407.00M | 2.49B | 2.56B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 94.19B | 97.11B | 94.54B | 85.03B | 86.47B | 85.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.44B | 16.75B | 16.13B | 9.13B | 12.22B | 11.60B |
| Total Debt | 29.98B | 31.35B | 35.14B | 32.47B | 30.87B | 32.10B |
| Total Liabilities | 50.29B | 52.60B | 53.24B | 46.73B | 46.08B | 47.63B |
| Stockholders Equity | 38.95B | 38.73B | 36.75B | 34.35B | 36.77B | 34.65B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 5.39B | 4.59B | -2.11B | 2.86B | 557.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 7.53B | 7.09B | 724.00M | 5.52B | 4.96B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.14B | -2.01B | -2.88B | -2.70B | -3.80B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.04B | 1.65B | -1.03B | -2.34B | 255.00M |
DKS Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
8230.00
Price Trends
9776.84
Negative
8926.17
Negative
7118.42
Positive
Market Momentum
-401.22
Negative
50.11
Neutral
84.77
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 above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8130.56, below the 50-day MA of 9776.84, and above the 200-day MA of 7118.42, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -401.22 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 50.11 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | ¥115.15B | 12.08 | 9.19% | 3.33% | -17.97% | ― | |
74 Outperform | ¥145.44B | 18.74 | ― | 0.93% | 10.27% | -5.66% | |
73 Outperform | ¥120.13B | 25.17 | 5.56% | 2.59% | 2.58% | -3.16% | |
73 Outperform | ¥123.10B | 26.50 | ― | 3.77% | 9.07% | 152.79% | |
63 Neutral | ¥91.53B | 10.65 | ― | 1.24% | 8.78% | 19.37% | |
62 Neutral | ¥95.87B | 19.44 | ― | 1.30% | 47.56% | 49.58% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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DKS Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
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 ...
DKS Elevates Representative Director to Bolster SMART 2030 Execution
Feb 24, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a change in the title of Representative Director SHIMIZU Shinji, effective April 1, 2026, promoting him from Representative Managing Director CFO to Representative Senior Managing D...
DKS Co. Nominates Academic as New Outside Director to Bolster Governance
Feb 24, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. has nominated academic Shigeki Sakurai, Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University and Kaishi Professional University, as a candidate for Outside Director, following a resolution by its Board of Directors on February 24, 2026. The appoin...
DKS Reshapes Organization and Management to Drive ‘SMART 2030’ Plan
Feb 24, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. announced a series of organizational and personnel changes effective April 1, 2026, aimed at accelerating its medium-term management plan “SMART 2030.” The company will optimize divisional structures and enhance cross-fun...
DKS Launches New Shareholder Benefit Program to Strengthen Investor Loyalty
Feb 24, 2026
DKS Co. Ltd. has approved the introduction of a new shareholder benefit program for the next fiscal year, designed to reward investors holding at least 100 shares as of March 31 with tiered benefit points. These points can be redeemed via the DKS ...
DKS Corrects Fiscal-Year Labels in Interim Dividend Disclosure
Jan 28, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. announced it has corrected previously released consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, after discovering errors in its dividend disclosure. The corrections revise the fiscal years associated with s...
DKS Lifts Earnings and Dividend Forecast on Strong Electronics and Energy Demand
Jan 28, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. has raised its consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting higher net sales and profits than previously expected, with all earnings indicators now set to exceed record levels achieved in the prior year...
DKS Posts Strong Nine-Month Earnings and Lifts Full-Year Forecasts, Boosting Dividends
Jan 28, 2026
DKS Co., Ltd. reported strong consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with net sales up 10.9% year on year to ¥60.2 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent more than doubling to ¥4.2 billion, reflect...
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