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Japan Steel Works
(5631)
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
¥8,036.00
▼(-11.31% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is held back primarily by weak recent cash flow (negative operating cash flow in 2025–2026 and deeply negative 2026 free cash flow) and a clear bearish technical setup (below major moving averages, negative MACD, RSI below 40). Improved margins and profitability provide support, but a higher P/E (~32) and modest yield (~1.14%) limit the valuation case.
Positive Factors
High‑specification manufacturing moat
JSW's specialization in large forged/cast steel and engineered machinery creates durable technical and certification barriers. Long product lead times and quality requirements favor incumbents, supporting sustained pricing power and repeat project work with industrial and energy OEMs over months to years.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
The recent swing to negative operating cash flow and a deeply negative free cash flow in 2026 signals persistent working‑capital pressure or heavy project capex. Even with reported profits, poor cash conversion elevates liquidity and execution risk and can force higher external financing over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High‑specification manufacturing moat
JSW's specialization in large forged/cast steel and engineered machinery creates durable technical and certification barriers. Long product lead times and quality requirements favor incumbents, supporting sustained pricing power and repeat project work with industrial and energy OEMs over months to years.
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Japan Steel Works (5631) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥575.28B
Dividend Yield1.03%
Average Volume (3M)946.71K
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.0
Beta (1Y)1.43
Revenue Growth10.58%
EPS Growth7.11%
CountryJP
Employees5,419
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)261.37
Shares Outstanding74,415,910
10 Day Avg. Volume1,238,970
30 Day Avg. Volume946,713
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.51
Price to Book (P/B)2.90
Price to Sales (P/S)2.24
P/FCF Ratio-14.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥11,975.00Price Target Upside32.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)299.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥316.65B
Japan Steel Works Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1907, is a global manufacturer and distributor of steel and diverse machinery. Its operations are organized into Industrial Machinery Products, Steel and Energy Products, and Other Busine...
How the Company Makes Money
Japan Steel Works makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling (1) large forged/cast steel products and (2) industrial machinery/equipment, typically on a project/contract basis for industrial customers. A core revenue stream is supplying hi...
Japan Steel Works Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 274.85B | 248.56B | 252.50B | 238.72B | 213.79B |
| Gross Profit | 64.26B | 60.99B | 56.81B | 49.38B | 47.82B |
| EBITDA | 37.61B | 31.55B | 27.32B | 25.46B | 26.36B |
| Net Income | 19.24B | 17.96B | 14.28B | 11.97B | 13.95B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 429.98B | 398.12B | 366.77B | 348.36B | 339.73B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 77.76B | 75.92B | 97.65B | 87.33B | 106.27B |
| Total Debt | 88.35B | 43.53B | 43.63B | 43.42B | 58.44B |
| Total Liabilities | 216.15B | 203.02B | 188.16B | 187.72B | 188.64B |
| Stockholders Equity | 212.43B | 193.22B | 176.98B | 159.10B | 149.44B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -41.37B | -20.40B | 11.46B | -7.09B | 13.52B |
| Operating Cash Flow | -16.89B | -4.57B | 21.71B | -986.00M | 22.32B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -17.10B | -12.27B | -6.84B | 947.00M | -2.98B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 36.09B | -5.72B | -4.90B | -20.11B | -2.86B |
Japan Steel Works Technical Analysis
Negative
9061.00
Price Trends
8001.22
Negative
8763.95
Negative
8888.43
Negative
Market Momentum
10.30
Negative
47.43
Neutral
26.68
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5631, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 9061 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7972.55, above the 50-day MA of 8001.22, and above the 200-day MA of 8888.43, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of 10.30 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.43 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 26.68 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5631.
Japan Steel Works Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥411.50B | 16.67 | 14.28% | 2.40% | 8.33% | 27.80% | |
73 Outperform | ¥58.89B | 16.09 | ― | 2.54% | 3.47% | -12.29% | |
70 Outperform | ¥361.88B | 16.51 | 7.67% | 0.91% | 11.51% | 46.17% | |
69 Neutral | ¥921.97B | 29.52 | 5.14% | 3.31% | 10.26% | -2.04% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
60 Neutral | ¥647.31B | 19.59 | 4.83% | 2.95% | 2.18% | 5504.89% | |
49 Neutral | ¥575.28B | 29.01 | 11.66% | 1.03% | 10.58% | 7.11% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Japan Steel Works Corporate Events
Japan Steel Works to Tighten Director Stock Restrictions to Bolster Long-Term Value Alignment
May 13, 2026
Japan Steel Works will seek shareholder approval at its June 22, 2026 general meeting to revise its restricted stock compensation plan for internal directors, shifting the transfer restriction period from a fixed three-to-five-year term to a perio...
Japan Steel Works Lifts Year-End Dividend, Signals Ongoing Shareholder Focus
May 13, 2026
The Japan Steel Works has approved a year-end dividend of 48 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 2026, up from the previously forecast 44 yen, bringing the total annual dividend to 92 yen per share. The payout, sourced from retained earn...
Japan Steel Works Lifts Earnings, Boosts Dividend and Projects Further Sales Growth
May 13, 2026
Japan Steel Works reported consolidated net sales of ¥274.9 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 10.6% year on year, with operating profit rising 10.9% to ¥25.3 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing 7.1%...
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