Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd. (JP:4960)
:4960
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Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
¥497.00
▲(50.61% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is held back primarily by unstable and sharply weaker FY2026 cash generation (negative free cash flow) alongside thin margins and uneven revenue trends. Technical indicators also point to weak momentum with the stock below key moving averages. Valuation adds pressure due to a high P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Improving Profitability
Net margin improvement to ~3.3% indicates the company has restored operating profitability versus the prior year, reflecting better cost control or pricing. Sustained margin recovery increases cushion against cyclical revenue swings, supporting reinvestment, debt reduction and stronger earnings quality over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Severe Cash-Flow Deterioration
A collapse in operating cash flow and a materially negative free cash flow position is a structural concern. Persistent weak cash conversion restricts the company's ability to service debt, fund capex, or return capital, increasing reliance on external funding and raising liquidity risk if the trend persists across reporting periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving Profitability
Net margin improvement to ~3.3% indicates the company has restored operating profitability versus the prior year, reflecting better cost control or pricing. Sustained margin recovery increases cushion against cyclical revenue swings, supporting reinvestment, debt reduction and stronger earnings quality over coming quarters.
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Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd. (4960) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥9.61B
Dividend Yield1.06%
Average Volume (3M)36.18K
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.3
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth-7.88%
EPS Growth129.32%
CountryJP
Employees193
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.29
Shares Outstanding16,623,613
10 Day Avg. Volume59,080
30 Day Avg. Volume36,176
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.28
Price to Book (P/B)2.14
Price to Sales (P/S)1.20
P/FCF Ratio-39.18
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
Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1949 and based in Kobe, Japan, Chemipro Kasei Kaisha, Ltd. is a Japanese enterprise dedicated to the development, production, and distribution of a diverse range of chemical and household goods. Their extensive chemical portfolio en...
How the Company Makes Money
Publicly verifiable, specific details on Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd.’s (4960) revenue model (e.g., segment breakdown, named core products, customer industries, pricing structure, or disclosed major partnerships) are not available in the information...
Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
49
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 8.95B | 9.71B | 9.24B | 9.76B | 9.74B |
| Gross Profit | 1.44B | 1.45B | 1.50B | 1.37B | 1.66B |
| EBITDA | 683.65M | 651.08M | 647.30M | 665.54M | 830.86M |
| Net Income | 294.54M | 128.08M | 126.17M | 71.08M | 179.17M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 12.82B | 13.35B | 13.79B | 13.85B | 13.52B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.67B | 2.15B | 1.88B | 956.72M | 1.91B |
| Total Debt | 5.18B | 5.55B | 6.18B | 6.08B | 5.95B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.82B | 8.58B | 9.11B | 9.26B | 8.94B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.00B | 4.78B | 4.68B | 4.60B | 4.57B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -273.64M | 1.05B | 900.60M | -924.38M | 856.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 40.30M | 1.26B | 1.18B | -694.99M | 1.11B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -70.84M | -288.57M | -213.17M | -230.97M | -248.94M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -443.87M | -713.97M | -43.94M | -29.48M | -1.08B |
Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
330.00
Price Trends
638.00
Negative
700.20
Negative
512.89
Positive
Market Momentum
-20.29
Negative
45.08
Neutral
68.89
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4960, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 330 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 559.35, below the 50-day MA of 638.00, and below the 200-day MA of 512.89, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -20.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 68.89 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:4960.
Chemipro Kasei Kaisya,Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | ¥8.97B | 26.19 | ― | 2.97% | 2.12% | -64.98% | |
63 Neutral | ¥15.07B | 11.60 | ― | 3.89% | -0.65% | -0.09% | |
63 Neutral | ¥17.69B | 21.21 | ― | 1.81% | 4.46% | -3.54% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
57 Neutral | ¥10.41B | 13.03 | ― | 2.98% | 11.18% | 3.78% | |
43 Neutral | ¥9.61B | 30.33 | ― | 1.06% | -7.88% | 129.32% |
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