Aichi Steel Corporation (JP:5482)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,318.00
▲(14.61% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:04/30/26
The score is primarily supported by improved financial performance, led by the earnings recovery and materially reduced leverage, alongside stronger 2026 cash generation (despite historical volatility). Valuation is reasonable with a modest dividend yield. Technicals are mixed: the stock is above key moving averages, but negative MACD suggests momentum is not fully supportive.
Positive Factors
Revenue recovery
Revenue re-acceleration in 2026 and materially higher net income versus 2022–2023 indicate the business regained demand and pricing traction. This durable improvement supports stronger cash flows and reinvestment capacity, reducing structural downside risk if sustained across the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Cyclical/volatile cash and margins
Historical swings in margins and free cash flow highlight structural cyclicality inherent to steel and automotive exposure. This volatility can quickly reverse recent gains, complicating capital allocation, budgeting and long-term planning, and raising the probability of earnings and cash flow variability over months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue recovery
Revenue re-acceleration in 2026 and materially higher net income versus 2022–2023 indicate the business regained demand and pricing traction. This durable improvement supports stronger cash flows and reinvestment capacity, reducing structural downside risk if sustained across the next several quarters.
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Aichi Steel Corporation (5482) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥180.09B
Dividend Yield1.8%
Average Volume (3M)317.16K
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.7
Beta (1Y)0.91
Revenue Growth1.69%
EPS Growth71.95%
CountryJP
Employees4,572
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustrySteel
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)170.55
Shares Outstanding64,520,820
10 Day Avg. Volume254,250
30 Day Avg. Volume317,160
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio3.68
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Aichi Steel Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aichi Steel Corporation (5482) is a leading manufacturer in the steel and alloy industry, primarily based in Japan. The company specializes in producing high-quality steel products, including stainless steel, electrical steel sheets, and special a...
How the Company Makes Money
Aichi Steel makes money mainly by manufacturing and selling specialty steel and steel-related products to customers such as automotive and industrial component manufacturers. Revenue is generated through (1) sales of specialty steel materials (e.g...
Aichi Steel Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 304.34B | 299.29B | 296.52B | 285.14B | 260.12B |
| Gross Profit | 46.34B | 39.94B | 39.05B | 29.07B | 27.38B |
| EBITDA | 36.01B | 31.96B | 29.81B | 22.25B | 20.42B |
| Net Income | 11.25B | 7.82B | 6.59B | 1.61B | 1.09B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 398.84B | 400.06B | 443.11B | 385.45B | 364.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 33.57B | 36.27B | 46.55B | 47.53B | 32.87B |
| Total Debt | 47.47B | 67.42B | 76.54B | 89.49B | 69.35B |
| Total Liabilities | 149.91B | 156.66B | 181.10B | 171.12B | 151.92B |
| Stockholders Equity | 236.26B | 231.94B | 250.97B | 203.76B | 201.55B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 50.36B | 3.68B | 14.51B | -2.95B | -10.81B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 65.03B | 25.35B | 33.82B | 13.03B | 5.21B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -17.29B | -17.92B | -18.89B | -15.96B | -15.54B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -51.64B | -17.67B | -16.28B | 17.00B | -11.99B |
Aichi Steel Corporation Technical Analysis
Positive
2895.00
Price Trends
2887.10
Negative
3004.47
Negative
2798.86
Positive
Market Momentum
-6.76
Negative
50.07
Neutral
37.02
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5482, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2895 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2844.40, above the 50-day MA of 2887.10, and above the 200-day MA of 2798.86, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -6.76 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 50.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 37.02 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:5482.
Aichi Steel Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥182.46B | 11.55 | 6.87% | 5.25% | -6.28% | 29.00% | |
71 Outperform | ¥180.09B | 27.66 | 5.06% | 1.80% | 1.69% | 71.95% | |
69 Neutral | ¥739.64B | 7.95 | 10.78% | 4.68% | -4.64% | -21.94% | |
62 Neutral | ¥371.52B | 11.21 | 6.16% | 2.99% | 0.55% | 20.51% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
50 Neutral | ¥2.89T | 175.42 | -0.26% | 4.53% | 15.73% | -95.40% | |
49 Neutral | ¥983.20B | 16.46 | 2.09% | 4.59% | -6.59% | -23.63% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Aichi Steel Corporation Corporate Events
Aichi Steel Raises Year-End Dividend and Boosts Shareholder Returns
Apr 28, 2026
Aichi Steel Corporation’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 76 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 7 yen from its most recent forecast. This payout, based on a 4-for-1 share split effective July 1, 2025, brings...
Aichi Steel Boosts Profit and Payouts on Strong FY2026 Results
Apr 28, 2026
Aichi Steel reported consolidated revenue of ¥304.3 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, up 1.7% year on year, with operating profit surging 44.6% to ¥17.4 billion and profit attributable to owners jumping 43.8% to ¥11.2 billio...
Aichi Steel to Gain Higher Extraordinary Income From Revised Toyota Industries Share Tender
Mar 9, 2026
Aichi Steel Corporation has updated the terms of its planned sale of all Toyota Industries Corporation shares it holds into a tender offer conducted by Toyota Asset Preparatory Co., Ltd. The revised tender offer increases the offer price from 18,8...
Aichi Steel to Strengthen Governance With Shift to Audit and Supervisory Committee Structure
Feb 27, 2026
Aichi Steel Corporation has resolved to transition its governance structure from a company with an Audit and Supervisory Board to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, subject to shareholder approval at its 122nd Ordinary General Meet...
Aichi Steel to Tender All Toyota Industries Shares, Booking ¥8.9 Billion Extraordinary Gain
Feb 3, 2026
Aichi Steel Corporation has resolved to tender all 478,305 shares it holds in Toyota Industries Corporation into a tender offer launched by Toyota Asset Preparatory Co., Ltd., in line with its policy of reducing cross-shareholdings. The sale, at a...
Aichi Steel Delivers Profit Surge on Modest Sales Growth, Confirms Robust Dividend Payout
Feb 3, 2026
Aichi Steel reported consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue edging up 2.2% year on year to ¥226.7 billion, while operating profit surged 87.2% to ¥14.4 billion and profit attributable to owners of ...
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