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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
¥570.15B
Dividend Yield1.2%
Average Volume (3M)946.71K
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.0
Beta (1Y)1.43
Revenue Growth-1.12%
EPS Growth11.05%
CountryJP
Employees5,419
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)261.37
Shares Outstanding74,428,300
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
¥9,725.00Price Target Upside7.33% 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
Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (JSW) is a Japanese industrial manufacturer that produces large-scale forged and cast steel products and heavy industrial machinery. The company is known for high-integrity metal components and equipment used in energy and ...
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 Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥62.49B | 15.28 | ― | 2.54% | 3.47% | -12.29% | |
70 Outperform | ¥353.17B | 13.34 | 8.66% | 1.84% | 15.90% | 104.65% | |
69 Neutral | ¥720.81B | 18.15 | 4.72% | 2.56% | 7.75% | ― | |
68 Neutral | ¥828.64B | 26.13 | 5.83% | 2.16% | 17.77% | 20.56% | |
68 Neutral | ¥492.26B | 17.35 | 15.55% | 2.40% | 12.05% | 57.34% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
49 Neutral | ¥570.15B | 27.04 | 9.48% | 1.03% | -1.12% | 11.05% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Japan Steel Works Corporate Events
Japan Steel Works Completes Restricted Stock Issuance for Executives
Jul 21, 2026
The Japan Steel Works has completed payment procedures for the issuance of 12,393 shares of new common stock as restricted stock compensation, following a board resolution on June 22, 2026. The shares, issued at 7,903 yen per share for a total of ...
Japan Steel Works Updates Medium-Term JGP2028 Management Plan
Jul 13, 2026
The Japan Steel Works has announced an update to its Medium-Term Management Plan, known as JGP2028, which covers the period from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2028. The revised plan outlines refreshed strategies for each of the company’s business se...
Japan Steel Works Updates Five-Year Medium-Term Plan JGP2028
Jul 7, 2026
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has approved an update to the five-year Medium-Term Management Plan JGP2028, which runs from fiscal 2024 through fiscal 2028. The refreshed plan is intended to recalibrate the compa...
Japan Steel Works Expands Restricted Stock Compensation for Executives
Jun 22, 2026
Japan Steel Works will issue 12,393 new common shares as restricted stock compensation to five internal directors and eleven executive officers, with a total issuance value of about ¥97.9 million and a payment date set for July 21, 2026. The ...
Japan Steel Works Weighs Cutting Minimum Investment Unit to Boost Liquidity
May 25, 2026
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. announced its stance on reducing the minimum investment unit for its shares to a level below ¥500,000, recognizing that a lower trading unit can help stimulate the equity market by attracting a wider range of inves...
Japan Steel Works Posts Double-Digit Sales Gain and Raises Dividend
May 19, 2026
Japan Steel Works reported consolidated net sales of ¥274.9 billion for the fiscal 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 the parent incr...
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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