Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd. (JP:5974)
:5974
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Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd.
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
¥867.00
▲(14.83% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/18/26
The score is driven primarily by a stable and improving balance sheet (lower leverage) and very low valuation (low P/E with a reasonable dividend). These positives are tempered by weak current technical momentum and modest, slightly weakening profitability with uneven cash-flow consistency.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
A materially lower debt-to-equity ratio signals stronger solvency and financial flexibility. Sustained conservative leverage reduces refinancing risk, supports investment capacity and dividend sustainability, and strengthens the company's resilience to cyclical or regulatory shocks over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Thin and weakening profitability
Low single-digit net margins and year-over-year deterioration point to limited pricing power or rising cost pressures. Persistently thin profitability constrains reinvestment capacity, makes earnings vulnerable to cost shocks, and limits ability to build retained capital over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
A materially lower debt-to-equity ratio signals stronger solvency and financial flexibility. Sustained conservative leverage reduces refinancing risk, supports investment capacity and dividend sustainability, and strengthens the company's resilience to cyclical or regulatory shocks over the next 2–6 months.
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Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd. (5974) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥2.59B
Dividend Yield2.71%
Average Volume (3M)6.99K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta (1Y)0.45
Revenue Growth-0.66%
EPS Growth-17.46%
CountryJP
Employees379
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)92.34
Shares Outstanding3,420,000
10 Day Avg. Volume7,660
30 Day Avg. Volume6,993
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.51
Price to Book (P/B)0.46
Price to Sales (P/S)0.20
P/FCF Ratio6.21
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
Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chugokukogyo Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells high voltage, steel structure, and facility equipment. The company manufactures and sells LP gas containers, LP gas storage tanks, gas cylinders, and LP gas bulk storage tank; and designs, constructs, a...
How the Company Makes Money
Detailed, company-specific information on Chugoku Kogyo Co., Ltd.’s revenue model (e.g., primary product categories, customer industries, contract/manufacturing arrangements, pricing structure, and key partnerships) is null....
Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 13.49B | 13.75B | 13.84B | 13.33B | 13.39B | 12.87B |
| Gross Profit | 2.70B | 2.76B | 2.75B | 2.54B | 2.60B | 2.44B |
| EBITDA | 661.00M | 661.00M | 756.00M | 540.00M | 587.00M | 401.00M |
| Net Income | 300.00M | 313.00M | 376.00M | 206.00M | 207.00M | 132.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 12.02B | 13.00B | 12.45B | 13.36B | 12.10B | 11.76B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 666.00M | 877.00M | 512.00M | 534.00M | 504.00M | 576.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.56B | 1.42B | 1.53B | 2.24B | 2.22B | 1.88B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.23B | 6.50B | 6.58B | 7.81B | 7.13B | 7.02B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.31B | 5.96B | 5.38B | 5.08B | 4.53B | 4.30B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 446.00M | 778.00M | 106.00M | -354.00M | 122.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 700.00M | 1.02B | 289.00M | -81.00M | 309.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -130.00M | -205.00M | -192.00M | -254.00M | -145.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -214.00M | -833.00M | -66.00M | 263.00M | -138.00M |
Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
755.00
Price Trends
838.94
Negative
820.26
Negative
696.43
Positive
Market Momentum
-14.19
Positive
37.07
Neutral
34.66
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5974, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 755 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 826.20, below the 50-day MA of 838.94, and above the 200-day MA of 696.43, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -14.19 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 34.66 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5974.
Chugokukogyo Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥97.74B | 7.85 | 7.99% | 3.89% | -2.47% | 15.81% | |
71 Outperform | ¥69.26B | 3.34 | ― | 2.88% | 2.48% | 10.65% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
65 Neutral | ¥21.98B | 6.54 | ― | 2.18% | 4.32% | 62.65% | |
64 Neutral | ¥2.59B | 8.85 | ― | 2.71% | -0.66% | -17.46% | |
62 Neutral | ¥44.52B | 3.72 | ― | 1.81% | 1.29% | 27.31% | |
61 Neutral | ¥81.49B | 19.64 | 9.07% | 3.61% | 2.90% | 13.95% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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