Konishi Co., Ltd. (JP:4956)
:4956
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,508.00
▲(13.38% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/26/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial fundamentals—especially the ultra-strong balance sheet—and an attractive valuation (low P/E plus dividend yield). These positives are partially offset by weaker near-term technical momentum (below key short-term moving averages with negative MACD) and the need to monitor cash-flow consistency and margin pressure.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Konishi's near-zero leverage provides durable financial flexibility and very low refinancing risk. This strong capital structure supports consistent dividend capacity, resilience through cyclical downturns in manufacturing/construction, and optionality for strategic investment or selective M&A over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Cash-flow volatility
Free cash flow recovery in 2026 is positive, but pronounced year-to-year swings imply working-capital sensitivity or timing effects. This reduces predictability for capital allocation, raises forecasting risk, and could constrain durable buybacks/dividends or capex plans if volatility persists over multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
Konishi's near-zero leverage provides durable financial flexibility and very low refinancing risk. This strong capital structure supports consistent dividend capacity, resilience through cyclical downturns in manufacturing/construction, and optionality for strategic investment or selective M&A over the next several quarters.
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Konishi Co., Ltd. (4956) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥92.86B
Dividend Yield3.02%
Average Volume (3M)81.06K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.0
Beta (1Y)0.80
Revenue Growth0.51%
EPS Growth3.23%
CountryJP
Employees1,540
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)121.24
Shares Outstanding70,414,880
10 Day Avg. Volume76,770
30 Day Avg. Volume81,063
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio8.09
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)126.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥148.00B
Konishi Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Konishi Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells synthetic adhesives in Japan. The company also trades in chemical products. Its products are used in chemicals, paints, electronics/electrics, automobiles, and housing related products. In addition, the com...
How the Company Makes Money
Konishi makes money primarily by selling adhesives, sealants, and related chemical products used in industrial manufacturing and construction/building applications. Revenue is generated through (1) sales of its branded and/or formulated products t...
Konishi Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 135.85B | 136.57B | 135.88B | 132.97B | 123.34B | 113.67B |
| Gross Profit | 27.79B | 28.00B | 27.56B | 28.25B | 23.58B | 23.01B |
| EBITDA | 13.62B | 13.52B | 13.72B | 13.00B | 9.54B | 9.76B |
| Net Income | 8.11B | 8.03B | 8.09B | 7.34B | 10.03B | 5.13B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 134.46B | 139.61B | 137.61B | 141.67B | 133.99B | 120.28B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 20.01B | 21.29B | 21.12B | 26.65B | 32.20B | 26.17B |
| Total Debt | 117.00M | 143.00M | 216.00M | 277.00M | 354.00M | 562.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 47.69B | 50.75B | 50.93B | 56.98B | 52.51B | 47.38B |
| Stockholders Equity | 86.39B | 88.46B | 86.25B | 79.67B | 76.97B | 68.67B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 10.89B | 218.00M | 2.05B | 3.21B | 3.11B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 13.73B | 7.17B | 8.14B | 4.61B | 6.20B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.99B | -7.31B | -5.22B | 3.55B | -2.67B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -8.41B | -5.62B | -8.60B | -2.48B | -1.82B |
Konishi Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
1330.00
Price Trends
1365.95
Positive
1335.81
Positive
1281.99
Positive
Market Momentum
4.27
Positive
49.10
Neutral
17.99
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4956, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1330 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1373.59, below the 50-day MA of 1365.95, and above the 200-day MA of 1281.99, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 4.27 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 49.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 17.99 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4956.
Konishi Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | ¥116.77B | 10.07 | ― | 3.72% | 4.93% | 30.22% | |
76 Outperform | ¥77.67B | 6.04 | ― | 3.04% | -0.11% | -31.90% | |
75 Outperform | ¥79.36B | 19.80 | ― | 1.12% | 4.19% | 24.62% | |
74 Outperform | ¥92.86B | 10.97 | ― | 3.02% | 0.51% | 3.23% | |
69 Neutral | ¥555.73B | 23.07 | ― | 3.26% | 15.83% | 124.18% | |
62 Neutral | ¥24.84B | 9.97 | ― | 4.27% | 3.42% | -5.48% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Konishi Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Konishi Posts Flat FY2026 Earnings but Targets Nearly 10% Sales Growth
Apr 24, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. reported flat full-year results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales edging up 0.6% to ¥136.6 billion while operating and ordinary profit both slipped 0.9% and profit attributable to owners of parent dipp...
Konishi Corrects Governance Notice on New Audit Committee Director
Apr 21, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. issued a correction to an earlier notice concerning the nomination of Kuniharu Harada as a director who will serve as a full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee member from June 23, 2026. The revision clarifies the wording aroun...
Konishi Reshapes Audit and Supervisory Committee with New Director Appointment
Apr 21, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. has announced a planned change in its audit and supervisory structure, proposing the appointment of Executive Officer and Internal Audit Office Director Kuniharu Harada as a Director and full-time member of the Audit and Supervis...
Konishi Completes ¥2.18 Billion Treasury Share Buyback via ToSTNeT-3
Feb 18, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. has completed a share repurchase program via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s off-auction own share repurchase trading system, ToSTNeT-3. The company bought back 1,563,400 common shares on February 18, 2026, for a total of 2,184,...
Konishi Corrects Executive Role Allocations in April Leadership Reshuffle
Feb 17, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. has issued a correction to its earlier announcement on organizational changes and executive personnel movements, clarifying the allocation of responsibilities among senior executives effective April 1, 2026. The correction mainly...
Konishi Restructures Sales and Logistics Units, Revamps Executive Lineup
Feb 17, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. has approved a broad reorganization of its corporate structure effective April 1, 2026, splitting the Bond Sales Division into separate Bond Sales, Civil and Building Stock Management Promotion, and Logistics units. The move incl...
Konishi to Acquire Mitsubishi Chemical’s Synthetic Resin Emulsion Successor Firm
Feb 17, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. has agreed to acquire all shares of a new company to be established by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation that will take over MCC’s acrylic emulsion business and Japan Coating Resin’s synthetic resin emulsion operations....
Konishi Launches ¥3.22 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency
Feb 17, 2026
Konishi Co., Ltd. has resolved to repurchase up to 2.3 million of its own common shares, or about 3.6% of its outstanding stock, with a maximum acquisition value of ¥3.22 billion. The buyback, to be executed via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’...
Konishi Holds Earnings Forecast and Dividend Steady Despite Softer Nine‑Month Profits
Jan 29, 2026
Konishi reported consolidated net sales of ¥100.9 billion for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, down 1.5% year on year, with operating profit falling 9.9% to ¥7.6 billion and ordinary profit down 9.4% to ...
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