Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (JP:4996)
:4996
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4996 Stock Chart & Stats
¥710.00
¥9.00(1.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥710.00
¥9.00(1.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥665.00 - ¥871.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume312.50K
Average Volume (3M)671.09K
Market Cap
¥94.45B
Enterprise Value¥124.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥21.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥51.90B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.4
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Jun 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)36.39
Shares Outstanding133,184,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,051,730
30 Day Avg. Volume671,093
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.48
P/FCF Ratio3.22
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)64.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥166.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Crop-protection PortfolioKumiai's core business is producing a broad set of crop-protection products sold domestically and abroad. This product diversity across herbicides, insecticides and fungicides creates recurring, necessity-driven demand, reducing reliance on any single crop or season and supporting stable long-term revenue generation.
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line growth, even modest, indicates the company maintains market share and product traction. Over a 2-6 month horizon this durable growth supports operational planning, capacity utilization, and continued R&D/product investment, mitigating risks from cyclical agricultural demand swings.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationReliable operating cash flow provides internal funding for working capital, capex and debt servicing without constant external financing. A strong operating-cash-to-net-income ratio signals earnings translate into real cash, supporting financial flexibility and sustaining core operations through agricultural cycles.
Bears Say
Margin Deterioration And Falling ROEEroding gross and net margins reduce the company's ability to convert revenue into profit long-term, squeezing funds for reinvestment and returns to shareholders. A declining ROE signals lower efficiency in using equity capital, potentially constraining capital allocation and investor confidence over time.
Rising Total DebtGrowing debt levels raise interest and refinancing risk, limiting financial flexibility for acquisitions, R&D or cyclical downturns. Even with a healthy equity ratio today, a sustained rise in leverage can pressure credit metrics, elevate financing costs, and force tradeoffs between growth investment and debt reduction.
Volatile Free Cash FlowIrregular free cash flow complicates long-term planning for dividends, capex and debt repayment. While operating cash is positive, FCF volatility suggests working-capital swings or one-off items may drive cash instability, increasing execution risk for multi-year projects and weakening resilience to external shocks.
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. News
4996 FAQ
What was Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥665.00 and its highest was ¥871.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥94.45B.
When is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 12, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported ¥32.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥32.75.
Is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.41%. See more information on Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. have?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has 133,184,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥32.75 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.265%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4996
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Company Description
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells agrochemicals. Its agricultural chemicals comprise herbicides, fungicides, acaricide, microbial pesticide, and PGR; and fine chemicals include chlorotoluenes, chlorobenzyl chlorides, chlorobenzotrichlorides, chlorobenzaldehydes, chlorobenzoyl chlorides, chlorobenzoic acids, phenoxyphenols, and phosphines. The company also offers curing agents. It markets its products in Japan, as well as in approximately 50 countries. The company was formerly known as Ihara Agrochemical Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. in 1968. Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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