DIC Corporation (JP:4631)
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4631 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3629.00
-¥106.00(-3.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3629.00
-¥106.00(-3.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,783.50 - ¥5,374.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume664.00K
Average Volume (3M)296.89K
Market Cap
¥498.55B
Enterprise Value¥862.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥57.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥467.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)295.61
Shares Outstanding95,156,906
10 Day Avg. Volume328,600
30 Day Avg. Volume296,893
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.21
Price to Book (P/B)0.73
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio11.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥6,000.00Price Target Upside65.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)377.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.12T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation ReboundA meaningful rebound in operating cash flow and free cash flow demonstrates the company can convert profits into cash after a weak prior year. Durable cash generation supports capital spending, debt reduction and dividend capacity over the next 2-6 months, improving financial flexibility versus 2024.
Diversified Product Mix And Recurring SalesA broad portfolio across inks, pigments and specialty resins exposes the company to multiple end markets and creates recurring, contract-like demand. This diversification and long-term customer relationships provide structural revenue resilience and higher-margin opportunities tied to specialty formulations over time.
Profitability RecoveryMargins swung back to positive territory with mid-single-digit net margins and double-digit EBITDA margin, indicating improved pricing, cost control or mix shift toward specialties. Sustained margin recovery supports cash flow generation and the ability to invest in higher-return product lines.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA 31.6% top-line contraction is structurally significant: it reduces operating leverage, shrinks scale advantages, and may force reprioritization of capex and R&D. Persistent revenue volatility undermines predictable earnings and makes planning for durable growth more difficult over the medium term.
Elevated LeverageAlthough leverage has improved, a ~1.0 debt/equity ratio remains high for a specialty chemical producer. Elevated debt constrains strategic flexibility, increases interest expense sensitivity to rate moves, and limits ability to pursue M&A or absorb further cyclical downturns without additional balance-sheet action.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionVariable free cash flow relative to net income points to working-capital swings or lumpy investment needs. Inconsistent cash conversion complicates long-term capital allocation, raises the need for precautionary liquidity, and can delay sustained debt reduction or reinvestment plans despite recent improvements.
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4631 FAQ
What was DIC Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
DIC Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2783.50 and its highest was ¥5374.00 in the past 12 months.
What is DIC Corporation’s market cap?
DIC Corporation’s market cap is ¥498.55B.
When is DIC Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
DIC Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were DIC Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
DIC Corporation released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥202.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥202.71.
Is DIC Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts DIC Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does DIC Corporation pay dividends?
DIC Corporation pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥69 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.61%. See more information on DIC Corporation dividends here
What is DIC Corporation’s EPS estimate?
DIC Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does DIC Corporation have?
DIC Corporation has 95,156,906 shares outstanding.
What happened to DIC Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
DIC Corporation reported an EPS of ¥202.71 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.821%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of DIC Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4631
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
DIC Corporation
DIC Corporation operates as a global producer and distributor of printing inks, organic pigments, and advanced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds. Its extensive operations are organized into three principal segments: Packaging & Graphic, Color & Display, and Functional Products. The Packaging & Graphic division supplies a broad array of printing consumables, encompassing diverse inks such as gravure, flexo, offset, news, security, jet, and metal decoration inks, alongside specialized packaging adhesives, coextruded multilayer films, polystyrene, and various other packaging-centric solutions. Within the Color & Display segment, the company provides an extensive selection of colorants, including organic pigments, specialized pigments for color filters and cosmetics, effect pigments, natural colorants, and health food ingredients, in addition to display materials like liquid crystal compounds. The Functional Products segment delivers high-performance materials featuring a diverse array of resins (e.g., coating, UV-curable, waterborne, acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, phenolic, polyester/alkyd, unsaturated polyester), fluorochemicals, modifiers, alkylphenols, metal carboxylates, sulfur-based chemicals, and specialized textile and leather coloring agents. This segment further encompasses composite materials such as PPS and other functional compounds, masterbatches for fibers and films, industrial adhesive and magnetic tapes, hollow fiber membrane modules, construction materials, decorative papers, sheets, and films, as well as plastic pallets. Offerings also extend to DLP 3D printing materials and blue-green algal polysaccharides. DIC Corporation's varied product portfolio caters to numerous sectors, including electronics, automotive, packaging, healthcare, color and display technologies, home equipment/infrastructure, and the broader functional material industry. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1908, the company was formerly known as Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated, and rebranded as DIC Corporation in April 2008.
4631 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥6,000.00
▲(65.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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