Fukoku Co., Ltd. (JP:5185)
:5185
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Fukoku Co., Ltd.
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,868.00
▼(-3.81% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/17/26
The score is driven primarily by moderately solid financial fundamentals (manageable leverage and improved latest-year cash generation) but weighed down by a recent revenue decline and sharp earnings compression. Technical indicators are also negative (below key moving averages and negative MACD), while valuation provides partial support via a moderate P/E and strong dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Improved leverage
Fukoku’s steady reduction in debt-to-equity over several years reflects a stronger capital structure, which increases resilience through auto-cycle downturns and supports continued supplier and OEM relationships. A healthier balance sheet helps fund capex, absorb shocks, and preserve strategic optionality over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Revenue decline
A ~14% annual revenue decline signals demand softness or lost share that undermines long-term growth pacing. Sustained top-line contraction reduces scale benefits, weakens negotiating leverage with suppliers and customers, and can trigger margin pressure unless product mix or market conditions materially improve.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved leverage
Fukoku’s steady reduction in debt-to-equity over several years reflects a stronger capital structure, which increases resilience through auto-cycle downturns and supports continued supplier and OEM relationships. A healthier balance sheet helps fund capex, absorb shocks, and preserve strategic optionality over the medium term.
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Fukoku Co., Ltd. (5185) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥24.79B
Dividend Yield4.2%
Average Volume (3M)36.98K
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.2
Beta (1Y)1.01
Revenue Growth0.41%
EPS Growth-59.51%
CountryJP
Employees4,594
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)170.82
Shares Outstanding15,909,130
10 Day Avg. Volume32,950
30 Day Avg. Volume36,976
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.41
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio9.85
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)238.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥92.00B
Fukoku Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Fukoku Co.,Ltd. produces and sells rubber and resin products in Japan and internationally. The company offers wiper blade rubbers that are used in automobiles, trains, ships, and aircrafts; and seal products, including brake booster diaphragms, ra...
How the Company Makes Money
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Fukoku Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 90.15B | 90.03B | 89.66B | 88.85B | 82.32B | 71.50B |
| Gross Profit | 17.40B | 16.62B | 16.59B | 15.09B | 12.88B | 11.51B |
| EBITDA | 9.55B | 8.99B | 9.69B | 8.98B | 8.14B | 7.02B |
| Net Income | 2.69B | 1.15B | 2.93B | 3.05B | 2.13B | 2.08B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 75.58B | 81.69B | 79.40B | 76.03B | 71.53B | 65.04B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.69B | 14.33B | 12.42B | 12.01B | 9.97B | 9.30B |
| Total Debt | 11.10B | 16.45B | 12.66B | 12.46B | 13.59B | 11.54B |
| Total Liabilities | 31.54B | 37.88B | 33.46B | 34.02B | 33.57B | 30.66B |
| Stockholders Equity | 41.46B | 40.87B | 43.27B | 39.54B | 35.62B | 32.23B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.82B | 830.00M | 4.36B | -1.14B | 2.45B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 8.04B | 6.63B | 8.84B | 3.52B | 5.34B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.38B | -5.83B | -4.47B | -3.99B | -2.85B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -814.00M | -640.00M | -2.78B | 753.00M | -2.81B |
Fukoku Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1942.00
Price Trends
1810.47
Negative
1877.91
Negative
1829.04
Negative
Market Momentum
-14.70
Positive
35.54
Neutral
12.89
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5185, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1942 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1786.90, above the 50-day MA of 1810.47, and above the 200-day MA of 1829.04, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -14.70 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 12.89 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5185.
Fukoku Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥526.52B | 8.11 | 8.58% | 2.62% | 8.21% | 72.79% | |
74 Outperform | ¥81.10B | 8.59 | ― | 3.85% | -1.01% | 8.57% | |
69 Neutral | ¥111.82B | 12.01 | ― | 5.78% | 1.24% | 186.45% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | ¥24.79B | 24.22 | ― | 4.20% | 0.41% | -59.51% | |
56 Neutral | ¥6.32B | 8.84 | ― | 2.64% | 19.30% | 56.43% | |
55 Neutral | ¥2.75B | 24.21 | ― | 3.03% | 2.78% | ― |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Fukoku Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Fukoku to Extend and Tighten Takeover Defense Measures Ahead of Plan Expiry
May 15, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. has resolved to seek shareholder approval at its June 24, 2026 ordinary general meeting to continue its existing countermeasures against large-scale acquisitions of its shares, effectively renewing its takeover defense policy befo...
Fukoku Withdraws Medium-Term Targets and Enters Transformation Phase Amid Auto Market Shift
May 15, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. has withdrawn the final-year financial targets of its New Medium-Term Management Plan 2026, after concluding that its forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 will fall well short of earlier goals for sales, operating ma...
Fukoku Lifts Dividend and Raises Payout Ratio Target to 40%
May 15, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. has approved a year-end dividend of 42.5 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, matching its prior forecast and bringing total annual dividends to 85 yen per share, up from 75 yen a year earlier. This decision res...
Fukoku Profit Slumps but Dividend Rises as Equity Ratio Weakens
May 15, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥90.0 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, almost flat year on year, but operating profit fell 19.4% and profit attributable to owners of parent dropped 61.0% to ¥1.1 billion, wei...
Fukoku Books ¥918m Impairment and Slashes Full-Year Profit Forecast Despite Higher Sales
May 14, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. has recognized an extraordinary impairment loss of ¥918 million in its Anti-Vibration segment after revising future cash flow projections, reflecting slower-than-expected adoption of battery electric vehicles, intensifying pr...
Fukoku Restructures Leadership to Strengthen China and Overseas Operations
Feb 27, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. has appointed Sadayasu Miyayama as Corporate Officer and Head of the China Area, effective April 1, 2026, in addition to his role as Chairman and General Manager of Fukoku (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. The promotion reflects his st...
Fukoku Cancels 9.65% of Issued Shares to Streamline Capital Structure
Feb 27, 2026
Fukoku Co., Ltd. has cancelled 1,700,000 of its common treasury shares, equivalent to 9.65% of its issued shares prior to the transaction, under Article 178 of the Companies Act. Following the cancellation, completed on February 27, 2026, the comp...
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