Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd (JP:4471)
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Rating:79Outperform
Price Target:
¥6,366.00
▲(24.09% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial resilience (notably very low leverage and improved FY2026 profitability/cash flow) and attractive valuation (low P/E with a ~3% dividend). Technicals are supportive with the stock above key moving averages, though momentum indicators are mixed, keeping the overall score below the high-80s/90s.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Extremely low leverage and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility. This allows the company to fund capex, maintain dividends, or pursue M&A without stressing liquidity during downturns, supporting long-term resilience versus more highly geared peers.
Negative Factors
Multi-year Revenue Decline
Sustained top-line weakness undermines the durability of margin improvements; earnings recovery has been driven largely by margin mix rather than consistent volume growth. If revenue erosion persists, profit and cash-flow gains may be difficult to sustain over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Extremely low leverage and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility. This allows the company to fund capex, maintain dividends, or pursue M&A without stressing liquidity during downturns, supporting long-term resilience versus more highly geared peers.
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Sanyo Chemical Industries (4471) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥112.73B
Dividend Yield3.33%
Average Volume (3M)34.02K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.0
Beta (1Y)0.69
Revenue Growth-10.12%
EPS Growth276.36%
CountryJP
Employees2,042
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)706.89
Shares Outstanding23,534,752
10 Day Avg. Volume33,150
30 Day Avg. Volume34,016
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.86
P/FCF Ratio7.88
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥5,100.00Price Target Upside-0.58% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)350.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥130.25B
Sanyo Chemical Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. manufactures and sells chemical products in Japan. The company offers superabsorbent polymers; industrial agents for pulp and paper, paints, latex, ceramics, and electronics; raw materials for polyurethane foams and ...
How the Company Makes Money
Sanyo Chemical Industries primarily makes money by selling specialty chemical products to other businesses (B2B) across multiple end markets. Revenue is generated from (1) product sales of formulated or functional chemicals (e.g., surfactants/emul...
Sanyo Chemical Industries Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 127.86B | 142.26B | 159.51B | 174.97B | 162.53B |
| Gross Profit | 31.27B | 30.27B | 27.38B | 31.93B | 34.29B |
| EBITDA | 19.13B | 18.07B | 15.71B | 18.05B | 21.53B |
| Net Income | 15.64B | 4.15B | -8.50B | 5.68B | 6.70B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 195.53B | 176.37B | 205.82B | 202.18B | 200.19B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 34.52B | 24.53B | 27.24B | 17.11B | 18.17B |
| Total Debt | 2.88B | 3.42B | 10.70B | 10.23B | 7.89B |
| Total Liabilities | 32.97B | 38.06B | 64.24B | 53.19B | 53.16B |
| Stockholders Equity | 159.24B | 135.38B | 139.04B | 146.07B | 144.48B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 13.96B | 7.15B | 12.77B | 1.47B | 2.73B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 20.21B | 13.93B | 19.81B | 10.85B | 11.33B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.68B | -5.08B | -6.26B | -10.17B | -11.70B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.17B | -11.89B | -4.01B | -2.34B | -5.98B |
Sanyo Chemical Industries Technical Analysis
Neutral
5130.00
Price Trends
5126.24
Negative
5285.14
Negative
4728.75
Positive
Market Momentum
2.46
Positive
48.13
Neutral
15.87
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4471, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 5130 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5126.75, above the 50-day MA of 5126.24, and above the 200-day MA of 4728.75, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.46 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.87 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:4471.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | ¥112.73B | 7.03 | 9.19% | 3.33% | -10.12% | 276.36% | |
78 Outperform | ¥181.40B | 15.59 | ― | 2.84% | 4.10% | 5.25% | |
77 Outperform | ¥177.02B | 11.04 | ― | 3.50% | 4.44% | 4.49% | |
77 Outperform | ¥113.42B | 8.38 | ― | 3.72% | 4.49% | 27.96% | |
74 Outperform | ¥99.04B | 10.07 | ― | 1.24% | 13.15% | 122.76% | |
69 Neutral | ¥104.36B | 6.35 | ― | 4.15% | 6.68% | 97.70% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
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Sanyo Chemical Industries Corporate Events
Sanyo Chemical Lifts Shareholder Return Target With Progressive Dividend Policy
May 13, 2026
Sanyo Chemical Industries has revised its shareholder return policy in conjunction with its newly announced Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, which aims to enhance group profitability and reinforce its corporate foundation for future growth. The c...
Sanyo Chemical Sets 2030 Plan to Transform Portfolio and Earnings Structure
May 13, 2026
Sanyo Chemical Industries has unveiled its five-year Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, branded “Accelerating Transformation,” as it seeks sustainable growth amid persistent geopolitical risks, volatile raw material prices, and structur...
Sanyo Chemical Profit Soars Despite Lower Sales, Plans Modest Dividend Hike Amid Cautious Outlook
May 13, 2026
Sanyo Chemical Industries reported consolidated net sales of ¥127.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, down 10.1% year on year, but operating profit rose 18.6% to ¥10.0 billion and ordinary profit climbed 26.7% to ¥12...
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