Union Tool Co. (JP:6278)
:6278
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Rating:80Outperform
Price Target:
¥28,854.00
▲(219.53% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (high margins and a debt-free balance sheet) and supportive technical momentum (price above major moving averages with positive MACD). Offsetting factors are weaker recent cash conversion (free cash flow near breakeven) and a less attractive valuation (P/E ~25 with a low dividend yield).
Positive Factors
High Profitability
High gross (~40%) and EBIT (~21–22%) margins indicate durable pricing power and manufacturing efficiency in precision tooling. These margins support reinvestment, absorb cyclical demand shocks, and provide sustained earnings generation across industrial end markets over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Conversion
Free cash flow fell to near breakeven in 2025 (~¥0.08B) from ~¥3.18B in 2024, signalling deteriorating cash conversion despite solid reported earnings. Persistent working-capital drag or heavy reinvestment could constrain dividends, buybacks, or discretionary investment over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability
High gross (~40%) and EBIT (~21–22%) margins indicate durable pricing power and manufacturing efficiency in precision tooling. These margins support reinvestment, absorb cyclical demand shocks, and provide sustained earnings generation across industrial end markets over the medium term.
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Union Tool Co. (6278) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥435.35B
Dividend Yield1.17%
Average Volume (3M)193.44K
Price to Earnings (P/E)61.6
Beta (1Y)1.32
Revenue Growth29.22%
EPS Growth29.50%
CountryJP
Employees1,454
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryManufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)324.86
Shares Outstanding19,780,000
10 Day Avg. Volume167,400
30 Day Avg. Volume193,436
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)3.67
P/FCF Ratio1.94K
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)565.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥52.00B
Union Tool Co. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Union Tool Co. manufactures and distributes a diverse range of cutting implements, linear motion systems, and machinery for metal processing, catering to both the Japanese domestic market and international clients. Their extensive product line fea...
How the Company Makes Money
Union Tool Co. generates revenue through the production and sale of precision cutting tools and machinery, with its primary income stemming from carbide end mills, drills, and PCB-related products. The company serves business-to-business customers...
Union Tool Co. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
95
Very Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 35.06B | 40.16B | 32.61B | 25.34B | 29.09B | 28.17B |
| Gross Profit | 14.43B | 16.04B | 13.10B | 8.94B | 11.52B | 10.55B |
| EBITDA | 10.39B | 11.65B | 9.82B | 6.76B | 10.01B | 7.87B |
| Net Income | 5.61B | 6.11B | 5.28B | 3.08B | 5.00B | 3.80B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 80.98B | 88.20B | 78.86B | 70.61B | 69.14B | 64.53B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 18.50B | 18.11B | 18.13B | 20.07B | 20.97B | 17.58B |
| Total Debt | 435.00M | 0.00 | 427.00M | 186.00M | 890.00M | 313.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 6.87B | 8.20B | 5.72B | 3.32B | 5.51B | 5.47B |
| Stockholders Equity | 74.11B | 80.00B | 73.14B | 67.28B | 63.63B | 59.06B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 76.00M | 3.18B | 228.00M | 4.18B | 3.21B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 7.51B | 7.28B | 4.69B | 6.71B | 5.83B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.80B | -7.27B | -5.01B | -1.96B | -3.16B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.26B | -1.68B | -1.61B | -1.55B | -1.44B |
Union Tool Co. Technical Analysis
Positive
9030.00
Price Trends
19638.60
Positive
16470.00
Positive
12338.05
Positive
Market Momentum
1699.39
Negative
63.49
Neutral
79.75
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6278, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 9030 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 23209.00, below the 50-day MA of 19638.60, and below the 200-day MA of 12338.05, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1699.39 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.49 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 79.75 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:6278.
Union Tool Co. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥358.94B | 21.38 | ― | 2.33% | 20.23% | 56.03% | |
80 Outperform | ¥435.35B | 61.63 | ― | 1.17% | 29.22% | 29.50% | |
76 Outperform | ¥23.06B | 15.64 | ― | 3.31% | 0.67% | 14.92% | |
74 Outperform | ¥335.20B | 17.97 | 7.86% | 2.55% | 5.68% | 41.20% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | ¥143.42B | 26.98 | 2.64% | 2.30% | 0.90% | 15.74% | |
49 Neutral | ¥16.92B | -0.62 | ― | 6.98% | -6.57% | -4872.75% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Union Tool Co. Corporate Events
Union Tool Confirms Full Take-Up of Third-Party Allotment to Fund Capacity Expansion
May 15, 2026
Union Tool has confirmed that the underwriter will subscribe in full to a third-party allotment of 270,000 treasury shares, priced at ¥15,645.80 per share, raising approximately ¥4.22 billion, with payment due on May 20, 2026. Following ...
Union Tool Lifts 2026 Earnings Outlook on AI-Driven Demand and Capacity Expansion
May 13, 2026
Union Tool has sharply raised its consolidated forecasts for the first half and full year ending December 31, 2026, projecting double-digit percentage increases in net sales and profits versus its February guidance and the prior year. The company ...
Union Tool Delivers Sharp Profit Surge on Strong First-Quarter Sales
May 13, 2026
Union Tool Co. reported strong consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, with net sales climbing 42.6% year on year to ¥12.55 billion and operating profit surging 60.4% to ¥3.54 billion. Ordinary profit rose 82.0% to ...
Union Tool Sets Share Offer Pricing to Fund Major Plant Expansion and R&D
Apr 14, 2026
Union Tool Co. has set the disposal and selling prices for a large-scale disposal of treasury stock and secondary offering, pricing the public offering and over-allotment at ¥16,349 per share after a 7% discount to the market reference price....
Union Tool to Sell Treasury Shares to Fund Major Expansion of PCB Drill Capacity
Apr 6, 2026
Union Tool has approved the disposal of 1.8 million shares of treasury stock via a public offering and a secondary offering of up to 270,000 shares through over-allotment by the underwriter. Pricing will be set in mid-April based on market demand,...
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