Kitz Corporation (JP:6498)
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6498 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1673.00
-¥8.00(-0.70%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1673.00
-¥8.00(-0.70%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥938.00 - ¥2,351.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume403.20K
Average Volume (3M)321.75K
Market Cap
¥157.30B
Enterprise Value¥161.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥28.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥36.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.2
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.77
Shares Outstanding87,565,610
10 Day Avg. Volume453,540
30 Day Avg. Volume321,746
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-22.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.86
P/FCF Ratio46.62
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)150.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥195.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion across 2021–2025 demonstrates durable demand for Kitz’s valves and fittings across end markets. Multi-year revenue growth supports scale advantages, steadier order books, and provides capacity to fund R&D and selective capex, underpinning longer-term profitability and market presence.
Improving Balance SheetDeclining leverage and rising equity indicate stronger financial resilience and greater flexibility to pursue investments or weather cyclical demand. An improving balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic initiatives like product development or geographic expansion without immediate pressure on liquidity or covenant constraints.
Diversified, High-quality Product Mix And ExportsKitz’s focus on engineered, custom valves, broad end-market exposure and export channels creates durable competitive advantages. High-quality, certified products and ongoing R&D increase customer stickiness, allow premium pricing in specialized segments, and reduce dependency on any single regional cycle or customer.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Cash Conversion In 2025A sharp fall in operating and free cash flow versus earnings weakens the company’s ability to self-fund dividends, deleveraging or capex. If driven by working-capital swings or higher investment needs, this raises medium-term volatility in cash returns and constrains strategic optionality until conversion stabilizes.
Total Debt Rise In 2025An increase in absolute debt amid weaker cash conversion elevates refinancing and interest-payment risks. Even with controlled leverage metrics, higher nominal debt can pressure liquidity during downturns and limit capacity for opportunistic M&A or large capex without rebuilding cash buffers.
Margin Pressure In 2025Margin compression despite revenue growth signals input-cost inflation or limited pricing power in parts of the portfolio. If persistent, this erodes operating leverage, reduces net cash generation and could force trade-offs between margin recovery, investment and pricing strategies across industrial and plumbing segments.
Kitz News
6498 FAQ
What was Kitz Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kitz Corporation lowest stock price was ¥938.00 and its highest was ¥2351.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kitz Corporation’s market cap?
Kitz Corporation’s market cap is ¥157.30B.
When is Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kitz Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Kitz Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kitz Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥30.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.77.
Is Kitz Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kitz Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kitz Corporation pay dividends?
Kitz Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.77%. See more information on Kitz Corporation dividends here
What is Kitz Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kitz Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kitz Corporation have?
Kitz Corporation has 87,565,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kitz Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kitz Corporation reported an EPS of ¥30.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.216%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kitz Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6498
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Company Description
Kitz Corporation
KITZ Corporation engages in the manufacturing and selling of valves, other flow control devices, and related products in Japan and internationally. It operates through three segments: Valve Manufacturing, Brass Bar Manufacturing, and Other segments. The Valve Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells valves, fittings, water purifiers, and industrial filters that are used for the control of fluids. The Brass Bar Manufacturing segment offers brass bars and other fabricated brass products for machines, construction materials, and other applications. The Other segment operates a resort hotel in Suwa city, Nagano Prefecture. The company offers its products under the KITZ brand name. KITZ Corporation was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Chiba, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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