Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. (JP:5986)

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Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.

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Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. (5986) Price & Analysis

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5986 Stock Chart & Stats

¥191.00

¥0.00(0.00%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥191.00

¥0.00(0.00%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥181.00 - ¥279.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume54.80K

Average Volume (3M)21.91K

Market Cap

¥5.06B

Enterprise Value¥5.80B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.42B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥6.28B

Price to Earnings (P/E)4.9

Beta0.68

Next Earnings

Jul 31, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.11%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)14.46

Shares Outstanding22,558,064

10 Day Avg. Volume21,070

30 Day Avg. Volume21,906

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.02

Price to Book (P/B)0.31

Price to Sales (P/S)0.10

P/FCF Ratio9.47

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

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved ProfitabilityA return to positive net margins (~2.2%) and ROE (~6.5%) signals a rebuilt earnings base versus prior loss years. This improvement increases retained earnings, supports incremental capital allocation, and reduces the probability of equity erosion during typical industry cycles, strengthening long-term resilience.

Moderate LeverageLower debt-to-equity (~0.33) materially improves financial flexibility for a cyclical steel business. With reduced leverage, the company can better absorb demand shocks, access financing at lower cost, and fund maintenance capex or strategic investments without immediately pressuring liquidity or covenant risk.

Positive Cash Flow RecoveryThe shift to positive operating and free cash flow, with FCF covering ~57% of net income, suggests improving cash conversion. Sustained cash generation increases self-funding capacity for working capital and modest dividends, lowering dependence on external financing over the medium term if maintained.

Bears Say

Structurally Thin MarginsAn EBIT margin below 1% leaves very little buffer against input cost swings or pricing pressure in the steel sector. Persistent low operating profitability reduces the firm's ability to absorb downturns, constrains reinvestment, and magnifies the impact of any revenue declines on net income and cash flow sustainability.

Revenue ContractionA near-term revenue decline signals limited demand traction or pricing challenges in core markets. For a low-margin manufacturer, shrinking top line undermines scale economics, pressures margins further, and makes it harder to cover fixed costs, raising execution risk over the next several quarters.

Volatile Cash Generation HistoryRepeated negative operating cash flow in prior years highlights earnings-to-cash conversion volatility. Such inconsistency raises refinancing and liquidity risk during down cycles, complicates multi-year capital planning, and means recent FCF gains must be sustained to materially de-risk the business over time.

5986 FAQ

What was Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥181.00 and its highest was ¥279.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥5.06B.

When is Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 46 days.

How were Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥30.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.8.

Is Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥5.953 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. have?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. has 22,558,064 shares outstanding.

What happened to Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥30.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.754%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5986

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Company Description

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd.

Molitec Steel Co., Ltd., headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a prominent entity primarily engaged in the processing and distribution of steel strips within the Japanese market. The company offers an extensive range of press-worked products, including components for the automotive sector, household appliances, and agricultural machinery, alongside dies fabrication products, integrated drive plates, power springs, combine augers, and oil level gauges. Furthermore, Molitec provides heat-treated materials, notably hardened and tempered carbon steel strips and sheets. Its metal materials portfolio is comprehensive, featuring cold and hot rolled steel strips and sheets, spring and cold-rolled stainless steel strips, cold-rolled carbon steel strips and sheets, hot rolled mild steel sheets and strips, electrolytic zinc-coated steel sheets, and color-coated steel sheets. Beyond these core offerings, the company manufactures and sells various machinery tools, steel parts, and plastic products and parts, and conducts import and export activities for diverse merchandise. Established in 1943, the firm operated as Mori&Co. until it rebranded to Molitec Steel Co., Ltd. in January 1990.