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4732 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1705.50

-¥12.00(-0.89%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1705.50

-¥12.00(-0.89%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,282.50 - ¥1,919.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.32M

Average Volume (3M)1.02M

Market Cap

¥851.16B

Enterprise Value¥769.38B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥91.48B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.36B

Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0

Beta0.37

Next Earnings

Aug 11, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.64%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)N/A

Shares Outstanding474,000,000

10 Day Avg. Volume964,960

30 Day Avg. Volume1,019,026

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio1.16

Price to Book (P/B)3.26

Price to Sales (P/S)6.40

P/FCF Ratio18.82

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)87.6

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥112.34B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

High Profitability MarginsUSS's TTM net margin (~36.7%) and EBIT margin (~53%) create a durable profitability moat from auction fee economics. These elevated margins generate recurring operating earnings, fund reinvestment into platform services, support shareholder returns, and provide a buffer against cyclical dips in used-car volumes over the next several months.

Conservative Balance-sheet LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio near 1% signals very low leverage and ample financial flexibility. This conservative capital structure reduces refinancing and interest-rate risks, enables opportunistic investment in auction infrastructure or strategic M&A, and supports resilience through industry cycles without pressuring operating cash flow.

Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationTTM FCF of ~43.4bn (about 89% of net income) shows substantial cash generation from core auction operations. Reliable absolute FCF supports dividends, capex for platform upgrades and ancillary services, and reduces dependence on external funding, underpinning durable capital allocation flexibility over the medium term.

Bears Say

Historical Earnings VolatilityPast sharp earnings swings (notably FY2021) indicate USS's results can be sensitive to macro conditions, auction volumes, or one-offs. This structural variability complicates medium-term forecasting, can force more conservative capital allocation, and reduces visibility into sustainable earnings power despite current strong margins.

Operating Cash Flow Lags Reported EarningsOCF running at roughly 0.75–0.88x of reported earnings shows cash conversion volatility driven by timing or working-capital dynamics. This reduces predictability of free cash flow availability for buybacks, dividends, or capex in the near term and can necessitate temporary liquidity measures despite strong accounting profits.

Working-capital Driven Balance-sheet SwingsYear-to-year fluctuations in assets and equity point to working-capital sensitivity tied to auction volumes and settlement timing. These swings increase liquidity and forecasting risk, can create transient funding needs, and make short- to medium-term cash planning and covenant management more complex for a low-leverage company.

USS Co News

USS Raises Earnings and Dividend Forecasts on Strong Auction Performance

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) has shared an announcement. USS Co., Ltd. has raised its full-year consolidated earnings...

25d ago

USS Co. Lifts Profit, Dividend Outlook on Strong Nine-Month Results

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) has issued an update. USS Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥82.97...

25d ago

USS Co. Posts Solid Growth in Used Car Auction Volumes

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) just unveiled an announcement. USS Co., Ltd. reported higher activity in its used...

2M ago

USS Co. Finalizes Adjustment of Japanese ASR Share Repurchase

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) has issued an announcement. USS Co., Ltd. has finalized the adjustment phase of...

2M ago

USS Co. Reports Strong Half-Year Financial Performance

USS Co ( ($USSJF) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information USS...

4M ago

USS Co., Ltd. Revises Earnings and Dividend Forecasts Upward

The latest announcement is out from USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ). USS Co., Ltd. has revised its consolidated...

4M ago

USS Co., Ltd. Revises Dividend Forecast Upward

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) just unveiled an update. USS Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Tokyo...

7M ago

USS Co., Ltd Announces Share Repurchase to Boost Shareholder Returns

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) just unveiled an update. USS Co., Ltd has announced a decision to repurchase...

9M ago

USS Co. Announces Strategic Share Repurchase to Boost Shareholder Value

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) has provided an update. USS Co., Ltd. has announced its decision to execute...

9M ago

USS Co. Announces Increased Dividends Amid Strong Financial Performance

USS Co ( ($JP:4732) ) just unveiled an announcement. USS Co., Ltd. announced an increase in dividends of...

10M ago

4732 FAQ

What was USS Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

USS Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥1282.50 and its highest was ¥1919.00 in the past 12 months.

What is USS Co Ltd’s market cap?

USS Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥851.16B.

When is USS Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

USS Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 157 days.

How were USS Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

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Is USS Co Ltd overvalued?

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Does USS Co Ltd pay dividends?

USS Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥26.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.64%. See more information on USS Co Ltd dividends here

What is USS Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?

USS Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does USS Co Ltd have?

USS Co Ltd has 474,000,000 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

USS Co Ltd

USS Co (4732) is a prominent company in the metal recycling and waste management sector, specializing in the collection, processing, and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company operates in various segments, including scrap metal trading, environmental services, and resource recovery, providing sustainable solutions for industries and municipalities. USS Co is committed to promoting circular economy practices by transforming waste into valuable resources and offering innovative recycling solutions tailored to customer needs.