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Yodogawa Steel Works
(5451)
Yodogawa Steel Works (5451) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Yodogawa Steel Works Business Overview & Revenue Model
Yodogawa Steel Works Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 208.63B | 208.46B | 203.96B | 220.31B | 201.66B | 145.96B |
| Gross Profit | 34.95B | 34.15B | 31.77B | 32.66B | 33.18B | 24.86B |
| EBITDA | 18.71B | 18.54B | 16.82B | 17.71B | 18.50B | 11.56B |
| Net Income | 13.69B | 13.50B | 4.46B | 10.59B | 9.79B | 6.26B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 255.25B | 264.26B | 265.86B | 251.06B | 244.67B | 226.00B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 52.89B | 61.09B | 60.82B | 44.40B | 33.99B | 48.86B |
| Total Debt | 9.43B | 1.01B | 678.00M | 1.40B | 1.41B | 58.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 46.01B | 49.14B | 52.03B | 49.15B | 52.73B | 45.70B |
| Stockholders Equity | 189.82B | 194.82B | 189.71B | 179.81B | 170.48B | 162.70B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 5.93B | 17.81B | 11.16B | -18.58B | 10.43B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 11.31B | 21.52B | 17.34B | -10.64B | 17.15B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.74B | -809.00M | -3.16B | -1.99B | -4.67B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -12.51B | -5.36B | -5.09B | -1.23B | -4.00B |
Yodogawa Steel Works Technical Analysis
Yodogawa Steel Works Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | ¥788.59B | 9.48 | 10.78% | 4.68% | -1.97% | 47.63% | |
74 Outperform | ¥237.18B | 14.50 | 6.87% | 5.25% | -1.43% | 171.44% | |
74 Outperform | ¥403.22B | 9.05 | 6.16% | 2.99% | -0.02% | -40.45% | |
67 Neutral | ¥3.17T | 12.26 | -0.26% | 4.53% | 1.31% | -101.19% | |
67 Neutral | ¥191.74B | 11.58 | 5.06% | 1.80% | 4.10% | 152.90% | |
64 Neutral | ¥1.13T | 9.28 | 2.09% | 4.59% | -8.07% | -41.42% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
Yodogawa Steel Works Corporate Events
Yodoko has completed the sale of all 4,000,000 shares it held in equity-method affiliate Sadoshima Corporation, ending its 50% voting rights stake in the company. The shares were sold for ¥10 billion on March 18, 2026, with the price disclosed following the lifting of a confidentiality obligation.
The transaction marks a full exit from Sadoshima Corporation and is expected to crystallize a gain on the sale of shares in subsidiaries and associates, as previously indicated by Yodoko. This move may streamline the company’s portfolio of affiliates and reallocate capital, with potential implications for its earnings profile and financial strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1665.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO, Ltd. has completed a share repurchase of 2,913,900 common shares for approximately 4.49 billion yen via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 off-auction system. The move forms part of the company’s strategy to pursue timely and flexible financial policies in response to shifts in its operating environment.
The company will cancel all 2,913,900 repurchased shares, equivalent to 1.83% of its outstanding shares, with the cancellation scheduled for March 31, 2026. This reduction in share count is expected to enhance capital efficiency and may improve shareholder value by increasing the relative ownership stake of remaining investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1718.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO, Ltd. has approved a share repurchase and subsequent cancellation of treasury shares as part of a strategy to enable more timely and flexible financial management amid shifts in its operating environment. The board authorized buying back up to 3.5 million common shares, representing about 2.4% of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock), for a maximum of ¥5.39 billion via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 off-auction system on March 13, 2026.
All shares repurchased under this program will be cancelled by March 31, 2026, effectively reducing the company’s total share count and potentially enhancing capital efficiency and shareholder value. The move, supported by at least one existing shareholder’s stated intent to sell, signals a proactive capital allocation stance that may strengthen YODOKO’s equity structure and influence its valuation in the Japanese steel sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1726.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO, Ltd. has proposed the reappointment of its seven current directors, including President and Representative Director Eiichi Tanaka, to be put before shareholders at the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. This continuity in board composition indicates a preference for stable governance as the company pursues its existing strategic direction.
Effective April 1, 2026, the company will promote several senior councilors to executive officer roles while also adjusting responsibilities among top management, particularly in sales, corporate planning, and plant oversight. By elevating plant general managers and reinforcing leadership in growth strategy and sales, YODOKO appears to be tightening operational control and aligning management structure with its growth and development initiatives across its steel plants and key business divisions.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1578.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO plans to sell its stake in consolidated subsidiary Yodogawa-Shengyu (Hefei) High-Tech Steel, prompting the recognition of deferred tax assets of ¥3.77 billion in both consolidated and non-consolidated accounts for the year ending March 2026. The company will also book about ¥1.0 billion in non-consolidated valuation losses on the shares, while now expecting only a negligible gain or loss at the time of the actual sale due to a prior write-down.
Following the planned transactions, YODOKO forecasts a consolidated gain of roughly ¥2.0 billion from the sale of the subsidiary shares in the fiscal year ending March 2027, subject to final pricing and exchange rates. For FY3/26, it has sharply raised profit forecasts, with consolidated profit attributable to owners of parent revised up by ¥5.5 billion to ¥17.0 billion and non-consolidated profit to ¥24.0 billion, driven mainly by deferred tax asset recognition and an expected ¥9.77 billion extraordinary gain on the sale of shares in an equity-method affiliate, signaling a significant uplift in near-term earnings for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1578.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO, Ltd. has resolved to sell its entire 50% stake in equity‑method affiliate Sadoshima Corporation back to Sadoshima, a move the two companies say is aimed at maximizing their respective performance and supporting long‑term growth. Despite the divestment, Sadoshima will continue to act as a key trading company for YODOKO, and the sale is not expected to alter their commercial relationship.
Following the transaction, Sadoshima will cease to be an equity‑method affiliate, and YODOKO will hold no shares in the firm, although existing supply and sales arrangements remain in place. The sale will generate an extraordinary gain of 9,765 million yen on a non‑consolidated basis and roughly 1,500 million yen on a consolidated basis in the fiscal year ending March 2026, strengthening YODOKO’s earnings profile and potentially its financial flexibility.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1578.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO reported that for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated net sales fell 5.0% year on year to ¥148.97 billion, with operating profit down 14.5% and profit attributable to owners of parent down 16.5%, reflecting softer performance versus the strong prior-year period, although comprehensive income surged on improved other comprehensive items. Despite the earnings decline, the company’s financial position remains solid, with total assets of ¥262.47 billion, an equity ratio of 75.3%, and no major changes in consolidation scope or accounting policies, while it maintained its full-year FY3/26 earnings and dividend forecasts (adjusted for a 1-to-5 share split), signaling management’s confidence in meeting guidance and sustaining shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1575.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.
YODOKO has signed a basic agreement to sell 95% of its equity interest in Chinese subsidiary Yodogawa-Shengyu (Hefei) High-Tech Steel (YSS) to Shanghai Tsinghen International Trading, reducing its combined holding from 100% to 5% and transferring all shares owned by consolidated subsidiary Sheng Yu Steel. The move reflects management’s decision to concentrate resources on carefully selected overseas operations, following a broader portfolio and capital-efficiency review, and comes after several years of declining sales and persistent losses at YSS, signaling a strategic pullback from underperforming Chinese assets to support long-term growth and corporate value for stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5451) stock is a Hold with a Yen1577.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yodogawa Steel Works stock, see the JP:5451 Stock Forecast page.