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Kyoei Steel Ltd. (JP:5440)
:5440
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Kyoei Steel Ltd. (5440) Price & Analysis

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5440 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2450.00
¥20.00(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2450.00
¥20.00(1.08%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Stable Operating Margins (~5–6% EBIT)Consistent mid-single-digit EBIT margins across recent years indicate the company can sustain operating profitability through steel market cycles. This durability supports internal funding for maintenance capex and dividends, and reduces sensitivity to short-term price swings relative to lower-margin peers.
Improving Leverage (D/E ~0.45)A falling debt-to-equity ratio and growing equity base signal stronger balance-sheet resilience. Lower leverage enhances financial flexibility, reduces refinancing risk in downturns, and gives management room to fund cyclical working-capital swings or targeted investments without immediately increasing financial stress.
Electric-arc, Scrap-based Production ModelA scrap-fed electric-arc furnace model provides structural advantages: lower capital intensity versus integrated blast-furnace peers, operational flexibility to scale with demand, and access to recycled material streams that can be cost-competitive and align with tightening emissions expectations over time.
Bears Say
Sharp Free-cash-flow Decline (¥25.9B → ¥6.8B)A material drop in free cash flow reduces the company's ability to self-fund capex, repay debt, or maintain dividends without drawing on liquidity. Persistent cash-generation volatility increases refinancing and operational risk during industry downturns and constrains strategic investment options.
Earnings Peaked In 2024; Revenue Growth StalledA post-2024 earnings peak and flattening-to-declining revenue trend suggest limited near-term top-line momentum. For a cyclical steel producer, stagnant volumes/prices reduce visibility on durable profit improvement and increase the risk that margins compress again in a weaker construction cycle.
High Exposure To Input-cost VolatilityMargins are structurally sensitive to scrap, energy and logistics costs. Persistent or rising input-price volatility can erode profitability quickly because pass-through to end-demand is limited in construction markets, making earnings less predictable and increasing downside during commodity cost shocks.

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5440 FAQ

What was Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kyoei Steel Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1698.00 and its highest was ¥2696.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s market cap?
    Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s market cap is ¥74.58B.
      When is Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 49 days.
        How were Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Kyoei Steel Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥44.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥44.22.
          Is Kyoei Steel Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Kyoei Steel Ltd. pay dividends?
            Kyoei Steel Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.7%. See more information on Kyoei Steel Ltd. dividends here
              What is Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Kyoei Steel Ltd. have?
              Kyoei Steel Ltd. has 44,898,727 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Kyoei Steel Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥44.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.089%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kyoei Steel Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5440
                  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

                    Kyoei Steel Ltd.

                    Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and established in 1947, Kyoei Steel Ltd. is a diversified enterprise specializing in the production, distribution, and logistical support of steel products for the civil engineering and construction sectors. Its extensive operations span across Japan, Vietnam, North America, and other international territories, structured around its domestic and international steel businesses, complemented by a substantial material recycling division. The company's steel portfolio encompasses concrete reinforcing bars, various merchant bars (including flat bars, I-beams, equal angle bars, and structural round bars), billets, and specialized threaded rebars complete with their connectors. Beyond its core steel activities, Kyoei Steel plays a vital role in waste management, offering collection, transport, and treatment services for general, industrial, and medical waste. It also contributes to the industry by developing, manufacturing, and providing technical support for equipment that improves steel product quality, in addition to importing and selling castings. Further broadening its scope, the company manufactures and distributes recycled crushed ballast and other construction materials, provides in-plant loading and unloading services, operates an automobile transport and insurance agency, and engages in the collection, processing, and sale of iron, aluminum, and non-ferrous metal scraps. Moreover, it undertakes the development and management of multi-purpose seaports.

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