Kainos Laboratories, Inc. (JP:4556)
:4556
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Kainos Laboratories, Inc.
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,500.00
▲(96.70% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial strength (notably low leverage) and resilient revenue growth, but is held back by the clear 2026 margin/earnings step-down and softer free-cash-flow trend. Technicals remain constructive overall, though momentum appears extended, and valuation is only moderate with a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
A very low debt-to-equity (~0.08) and an improving balance sheet provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports investment or M&A optionality, and helps the company withstand cyclical stress without eroding long-term capital allocation.
Negative Factors
Margin compression
A significant decline in operating and net margins points to either rising costs, weaker pricing, or adverse mix that can persist. Lower margins reduce retained earnings and capital available for growth or distribution, and may reflect structural competitive or cost pressures.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
A very low debt-to-equity (~0.08) and an improving balance sheet provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports investment or M&A optionality, and helps the company withstand cyclical stress without eroding long-term capital allocation.
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Kainos Laboratories, Inc. (4556) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥9.30B
Dividend Yield2.53%
Average Volume (3M)3.67K
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth3.28%
EPS Growth-30.16%
CountryJP
Employees133
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Instruments & Supplies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)33.54
Shares Outstanding4,558,860
10 Day Avg. Volume3,280
30 Day Avg. Volume3,666
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.71
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.75
P/FCF Ratio17.44
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
KAINOS Laboratories, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products in Japan. It is also involved in the development, manufacture, mar...
How the Company Makes Money
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Kainos Laboratories, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 5.48B | 5.31B | 5.06B | 4.92B | 4.61B |
| Gross Profit | 2.53B | 2.61B | 2.48B | 2.45B | 2.35B |
| EBITDA | 850.06M | 919.48M | 977.00M | 956.45M | 897.86M |
| Net Income | 449.15M | 641.02M | 637.97M | 568.17M | 512.33M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 9.57B | 8.83B | 8.61B | 8.12B | 7.57B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.17B | 3.40B | 3.17B | 3.02B | 2.68B |
| Total Debt | 603.08M | 629.49M | 862.97M | 941.10M | 947.61M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.33B | 2.06B | 2.34B | 2.45B | 2.37B |
| Stockholders Equity | 7.24B | 6.78B | 6.27B | 5.67B | 5.20B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 548.72M | 633.30M | 356.87M | 536.81M | 463.19M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 553.74M | 704.78M | 430.58M | 544.51M | 604.36M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -27.35M | -71.30M | -72.83M | -10.33M | -141.19M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -182.29M | -411.04M | -203.73M | -191.14M | -31.25M |
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
1271.00
Price Trends
2195.00
Positive
1741.24
Positive
1501.81
Positive
Market Momentum
26.94
Positive
74.82
Negative
52.22
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4556, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1271 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2263.35, below the 50-day MA of 2195.00, and below the 200-day MA of 1501.81, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 26.94 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 74.82 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 52.22 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4556.
Kainos Laboratories, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | ¥9.30B | 21.31 | ― | 2.53% | 3.28% | -30.16% | |
68 Neutral | ¥2.84T | 22.88 | 8.98% | 1.22% | 9.24% | 16.68% | |
68 Neutral | ¥900.51B | 24.33 | 11.64% | 0.82% | 13.17% | -1.27% | |
57 Neutral | ¥832.52B | 120.28 | 9.38% | 1.88% | -1.70% | -33.90% | |
54 Neutral | ¥264.46B | 18.74 | 4.38% | 2.03% | 2.47% | 164.11% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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