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SEC Carbon Ltd. (JP:5304)
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SEC Carbon Ltd. (5304) Price & Analysis

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5304 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2339.00
-¥10.00(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2339.00
-¥10.00(-0.45%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Very Strong Balance SheetThe near-zero debt position provides durable financial flexibility and high resilience through cycles. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk, supports capital allocation (dividends, capex, M&A) and limits downside in a weak-demand period, relevant over the next 2–6 months.
Consistent Operating Cash GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow and a FY2026 free-cash-flow rebound show the company's ability to generate internal liquidity. This underpins working-capital needs, funds maintenance capex and dividend payouts, and cushions earnings swings over a multi-month horizon.
Historically Strong Margins & Core Product DemandStable gross and operating margins historically reflect a competitive product mix and pricing power in graphite electrodes, which are integral to steelmaking. Structural demand from heavy industry supports baseline revenue and margin resilience beyond short-term cycles.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility & Recent Net LossA turn to a small FY2026 net loss after several profitable years demonstrates earnings volatility. This reduces predictability of returns and may constrain reinvestment or dividends if weak demand persists, making near-term profitability recovery uncertain over 2–6 months.
Uneven Free Cash Flow QualityIntermittent negative or thin free cash flow shows cash conversion can be inconsistent due to working-capital and capex swings. Even with overall positive operating cash flow, these episodic pressures can limit flexibility and raise funding needs during downturns.
Concentration In Cyclical Steel/industrial End MarketsHeavy exposure to steel and heavy manufacturing ties revenue to commodity cycles and industrial capex. Demand and pricing for electrodes can swing materially with steel output, increasing revenue and margin sensitivity over the coming months as industry cycles evolve.

5304 FAQ

What was SEC Carbon Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
SEC Carbon Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1970.00 and its highest was ¥3085.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is SEC Carbon Ltd.’s market cap?
    SEC Carbon Ltd.’s market cap is ¥50.13B.
      When is SEC Carbon Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      SEC Carbon Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 62 days.
        How were SEC Carbon Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        SEC Carbon Ltd. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -¥152.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥152.62.
          Is SEC Carbon Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts SEC Carbon Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does SEC Carbon Ltd. pay dividends?
            SEC Carbon Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥50 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.32%. See more information on SEC Carbon Ltd. dividends here
              What is SEC Carbon Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              SEC Carbon Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does SEC Carbon Ltd. have?
              SEC Carbon Ltd. has 20,694,340 shares outstanding.
                What happened to SEC Carbon Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                SEC Carbon Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥152.62 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.383%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SEC Carbon Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5304
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    SEC Carbon Ltd.

                    Headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan, Sec Carbon, Limited, established in 1934, is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of graphite electrodes, primarily utilized in steel production. Its extensive product range also encompasses SK-B graphitized cathode blocks, crucial for aluminum smelting. The company further provides specialized carbon and graphite materials catering to advanced industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, chemical, electrochemistry, machinery, and metallurgy. Additionally, Sec Carbon produces fine powders with applications spanning paints, sliding materials, metallurgical processes, and batteries. Operating under its current name since October 2006, having previously been known as SEC Corporation, the company distributes its diverse products to approximately 40 countries worldwide.

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