JCU CORPORATION (JP:4975)
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JCU CORPORATION
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
¥6,768.00
▲(38.26% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/25/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance—solid growth, high margins, and a very low-leverage balance sheet—partly offset by the sharp decline in free cash flow growth. Technicals show a strong uptrend but are overbought (high RSI/Stoch), which reduces the near-term technical score. Valuation is moderate with a modest dividend yield, offering limited support.
Positive Factors
High margins
Sustained gross margins above 60% and a 26% net margin indicate durable pricing power and efficient cost structure in specialty chemicals. These margins support reinvestment in R&D and equipment, provide buffer versus input cost swings, and underpin long-term cash generation.
Negative Factors
Sharp FCF decline
A ~63% decline in FCF growth materially weakens cash conversion despite positive operating cash performance. This may reflect rising working capital or capex needs and constrains reinvestment, dividends, or M&A capacity unless the company restores cash generation.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High margins
Sustained gross margins above 60% and a 26% net margin indicate durable pricing power and efficient cost structure in specialty chemicals. These margins support reinvestment in R&D and equipment, provide buffer versus input cost swings, and underpin long-term cash generation.
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JCU CORPORATION (4975) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥147.78B
Dividend Yield1.58%
Average Volume (3M)69.12K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.7
Beta (1Y)1.03
Revenue Growth11.77%
EPS Growth27.55%
CountryJP
Employees538
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)89.54
Shares Outstanding26,219,050
10 Day Avg. Volume71,090
30 Day Avg. Volume69,120
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)1.70
Price to Sales (P/S)2.87
P/FCF Ratio41.21
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)360.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥31.10B
JCU CORPORATION Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
JCU Corporation produces and sells chemicals, machines, and auxiliary equipment for surface treatment in Japan. It offers chemicals for the decoration and rust-proofing of automobile parts, faucet parts, construction materials, etc.; and for use i...
How the Company Makes Money
JCU CORPORATION primarily makes money by selling specialized process chemicals used in customers’ manufacturing lines (e.g., chemicals for plating/surface treatment and related process steps), generating recurring revenue tied to customers’ ongoin...
JCU CORPORATION Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
80
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 29.48B | 28.36B | 24.86B | 27.14B | 24.26B | 21.19B |
| Gross Profit | 18.83B | 18.00B | 14.71B | 16.00B | 15.33B | 12.87B |
| EBITDA | 12.22B | 11.38B | 8.83B | 9.97B | 9.61B | 7.46B |
| Net Income | 8.01B | 7.50B | 5.53B | 6.01B | 6.37B | 4.71B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 52.37B | 54.84B | 49.64B | 44.90B | 40.89B | 35.22B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 24.58B | 26.11B | 27.04B | 24.18B | 19.52B | 16.67B |
| Total Debt | 422.00M | 457.97M | 788.63M | 1.11B | 1.32B | 1.34B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.81B | 7.03B | 7.39B | 7.04B | 7.73B | 7.52B |
| Stockholders Equity | 47.56B | 47.81B | 42.25B | 37.86B | 33.17B | 27.70B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.97B | 5.41B | 6.83B | 4.68B | 6.14B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 8.43B | 6.03B | 7.84B | 5.09B | 6.78B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.22B | -781.53M | -324.68M | 1.04B | -557.87M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.65B | -3.06B | -2.86B | -2.87B | -2.35B |
JCU CORPORATION Technical Analysis
Positive
4895.00
Price Trends
5909.47
Positive
5353.40
Positive
4669.73
Positive
Market Momentum
-57.28
Negative
57.33
Neutral
82.99
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4975, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4895 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5697.49, below the 50-day MA of 5909.47, and above the 200-day MA of 4669.73, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -57.28 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.99 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4975.
JCU CORPORATION Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥90.44B | 7.61 | ― | 3.02% | 1.66% | 11.28% | |
74 Outperform | ¥169.10B | 14.73 | ― | 2.84% | 6.06% | 19.76% | |
74 Outperform | ¥167.59B | 8.76 | 6.23% | 1.11% | 2.88% | 16.60% | |
73 Outperform | ¥147.78B | 13.67 | ― | 1.58% | 11.77% | 27.55% | |
70 Outperform | ¥114.35B | 6.63 | ― | 4.15% | 1.16% | 167.89% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
60 Neutral | ¥156.48B | 9.97 | 4.24% | 3.76% | -7.81% | 25.04% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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JCU CORPORATION Corporate Events
JCU Revamps Executive and Audit Leadership Ahead of FY2026
Mar 26, 2026
JCU Corporation has announced a series of senior management changes effective in April and June 2026, aimed at reshaping its leadership structure across production, sales, and overseas operations. Key shifts include appointing Takanori Arata to le...
JCU Completes ¥1.5 Billion Share Buyback and Sets March Cancellation of Treasury Stock
Mar 25, 2026
JCU CORPORATION has completed a share repurchase program authorized by its board in August 2025, buying back a total of 310,900 shares of common stock for approximately 1.5 billion yen, nearly reaching the full monetary limit approved. The latest ...
JCU Books Major Dividend from Taiwan Unit with No Hit to Consolidated Earnings
Mar 24, 2026
JCU CORPORATION announced it has received dividends totaling 331 million Taiwan dollars, approximately 1,643 million yen, from its consolidated subsidiary JCU TAIWAN CORPORATION on March 24, 2026. The dividend will be recorded as non-operating inc...
JCU Advances Share Buyback Program, Nears Monetary Limit of Authorization
Mar 4, 2026
JCU CORPORATION reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program, disclosing that it bought back 25,500 shares of common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between February 1 and February 28, 2026, for approximately 157 million yen. These ...
JCU Raises FY2026 Year-End Dividend Forecast, Lifts Full-Year Payout
Feb 5, 2026
JCU Corporation has revised upward its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, strengthening its shareholder return stance under the medium-term management plan “JCU VISION 2035 -1st stage-.” Reflecting it...
JCU Raises Full-Year Earnings Forecast on Strong Demand for Electronics Chemicals
Feb 5, 2026
JCU CORPORATION has raised its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting higher net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of parent than previously expected. The comp...
JCU CORP Lifts FY2026 Outlook on Strong Nine-Month Earnings, Boosts Dividend Payout
Feb 5, 2026
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, JCU CORPORATION reported consolidated net sales of ¥21.5 billion, up 3.8% year on year, with operating profit rising 16.4% to ¥8.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing ...
JCU CORPORATION Reports Ongoing Progress in Share Repurchase Program
Feb 4, 2026
JCU CORPORATION has reported progress on its ongoing share repurchase program, acquiring 31,600 shares of its common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between January 1 and January 31, 2026, for a total of ¥170,066,496. This transaction forms...
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