MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. (JP:4885)

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4885

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.

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MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. (4885) Price & Analysis

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4885 Stock Chart & Stats

¥827.00

-¥82.00(-7.25%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥827.00

-¥82.00(-7.25%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥690.00 - ¥1,380.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.18M

Average Volume (3M)8.80K

Market Cap

¥3.81B

Enterprise Value¥4.08B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A

Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A

Price to Earnings (P/E)4.0

Beta0.85

Next Earnings

Apr 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield4.25%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)46.50

Shares Outstanding4,095,500

10 Day Avg. Volume6,960

30 Day Avg. Volume8,803

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.53

Price to Book (P/B)1.43

Price to Sales (P/S)0.53

P/FCF Ratio-30.96

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

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth, including a notable rise from 2024 to 2025, indicates expanding end-market demand or successful commercial execution. Over 2-6 months this trend supports scale benefits, steadier cash generation potential, and a stronger platform for investment or product expansion.

Strong Operating MarginsStable gross margins and healthy EBIT/EBITDA margins point to durable operational efficiency and cost control. Such margin resilience provides capacity to absorb input cost shocks, sustain reinvestment and support competitive pricing over the medium term, preserving cash flow generation potential.

Improving Leverage ManagementAn improving debt-to-equity trend and a stable equity ratio reflect better leverage management and a balanced asset base. This gradual de-leveraging enhances financial flexibility, lowers refinancing strain and improves the company's ability to fund strategic initiatives or withstand cyclical headwinds.

Bears Say

Weak Cash GenerationMaterial decline in operating cash flow and negative free cash flow signal difficulty converting accounting profits into spendable cash. Persisting weakness constrains capex, dividend capacity and debt repayment, increasing reliance on external financing and raising medium-term liquidity and execution risk.

Falling Net ProfitabilityA declining net profit margin indicates margin compression from higher costs, pricing pressure, or non-operating impacts. Over time reduced net profitability diminishes retained earnings and ROIC, limiting reinvestment capacity and weakening the durability of current returns to shareholders.

Leverage Remains High Vs PeersDespite improvement, remaining high leverage increases interest and covenant sensitivity and reduces strategic optionality. Elevated debt relative to peers heightens refinancing and interest-rate risks, potentially forcing prioritization of deleveraging over growth investments in the medium term.

4885 FAQ

What was MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. lowest stock price was ¥690.00 and its highest was ¥1380.00 in the past 12 months.

What is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s market cap?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s market cap is ¥3.81B.

When is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 14, 2026 which is in 10 days.

How were MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s earnings last quarter?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported ¥46.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥46.5.

Is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. pay dividends?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.25%. See more information on MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. dividends here

What is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s EPS estimate?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. have?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. has 4,095,500 shares outstanding.

What happened to MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. reported an EPS of ¥46.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.259%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4885

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Company Description

MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.

Muromachi Chemicals Inc. plans, produces, and distributes pharmaceuticals and health foods in Japan. It offers active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediate synthesis products; commissioned processing services for pharmaceuticals; and commissioned synthesis services for radioactive and stable isotope tagged compounds used in pharmaceutical and agricultural metabolic testing, as well as imports and sells active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company also provides jelly and non-alcoholic beverage products. In addition, it offers ion-exchange resins, separation membranes, and ion-exchange fibers; and solutions that meet customers' needs with water-treatment products, including filter media, equipment, and chemicals, as well as commissioned chemical processing services. Further, the company provides functional adhesives; and product contamination removal and dust removal mats, and antistatic products for use in the electronics industry, as well as engages in the commissioned manufacturing and processing of functional pastes. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Omuta, Japan.