Revenue GrowthHanshin shows durable top-line expansion, with multi-year revenue growth driven by sales of engines, generator sets and services to marine, industrial and power customers. Sustained revenue gains support higher capacity utilization, more recurring service revenue and funding for R&D and product improvements.

Strong Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low leverage and a strong equity ratio provide lasting financial flexibility: the business can fund capex, sustain long lead-time contracts and weather industry cyclicality without high refinancing risk. This underpins investment in product development and customer support capacity.

Improving Cash GenerationNotable improvement in free cash flow and healthy operating cash conversion indicate the company can generate internal funds for maintenance capex, spare-parts inventories and service programs. Strong cash generation supports dividend continuity and selective reinvestment.

Bears Say

Declining Gross Profit MarginA multi-year decline in gross margin signals persistent cost pressure or pricing erosion versus peers. Over the medium term this reduces operating leverage and ability to expand operating margins, forcing tougher trade-offs between pricing, cost controls and investment in higher-margin product development.

Modest Net Profitability And ROEConsistently modest net margins and low ROE imply limited profitability per unit of capital. Structurally modest returns constrain the company’s capacity to self-fund major expansion, reduce resilience to shocks, and limit long-term improvement in shareholder returns absent material margin recovery or higher-return projects.

Variability In Cash Flow ManagementFluctuating free cash flow relative to earnings complicates multi-quarter planning for capex and dividends. For a capital intensive, contract-driven engine business, such variability could necessitate short-term financing in downturns, constrain steady reinvestment, and increase execution risk on long lead-time projects.

6018 FAQ

What was Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1998.00 and its highest was ¥5000.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s market cap?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥15.64B.

When is Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 71 days.

How were Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 02, 2026. The company reported ¥48.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥48.05.

Is Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. pay dividends?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.78%. See more information on Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. dividends here

What is Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. have?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. has 3,248,548 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥48.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.332%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.?

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Company Description

Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd.

The Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. manufactures and sells engines and propulsion systems for ships worldwide. The company offers engines comprising low speed four-stroke engines, medium speed engines, and low speed two-stroke engines; and engine monitoring and support systems for ship administration. It also offers propulsion systems, such as controllable pitch propellers and side thrusters; remote control systems and integrated control systems; casting and metal machining; and auxiliary devices, including lubricating oil and fuel oil purifiers, fuel oil fine filters, and LG type lubricating oil filters. The company was formerly known as The Hanshin Ironworks Co., Ltd. and changed its name to The Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. in 1944. The Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. was incorporated in 1918 and is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.