Kitz Corporation (JP:6498)
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Kitz
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,374.00
▲(41.90% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
Overall score reflects solid operating performance and improving balance-sheet leverage, offset by weaker recent cash conversion. Technicals add support via a positive trend and constructive momentum, while valuation appears favorable with a low P/E and a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Stable Profitability
Consistent gross (~26%), EBIT (~8.7%) and net (~6.7%) margins indicate durable pricing and operational efficiency in valve manufacturing. These stable margins create a reliable profit base that supports reinvestment, steady cash returns and resilience through industry cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Conversion
Free cash flow at roughly 29% of net income means a large share of accounting profits isn't converting to cash. Weak cash conversion limits internal funding for growth initiatives, dividends or faster deleveraging and increases sensitivity to working-capital swings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stable Profitability
Consistent gross (~26%), EBIT (~8.7%) and net (~6.7%) margins indicate durable pricing and operational efficiency in valve manufacturing. These stable margins create a reliable profit base that supports reinvestment, steady cash returns and resilience through industry cycles.
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Kitz (6498) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥179.18B
Dividend Yield2.77%
Average Volume (3M)321.75K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.5
Beta (1Y)1.04
Revenue Growth4.61%
EPS Growth1.98%
CountryJP
Employees5,415
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)140.67
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
Kitz Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 segment...
How the Company Makes Money
Kitz makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling valves and related fluid-control products to business and institutional customers. The core revenue stream is product sales across multiple end markets—such as building equipment (e.g., HVAC ...
Kitz Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 181.57B | 176.68B | 172.04B | 166.94B | 159.91B | 135.79B |
| Gross Profit | 48.13B | 46.96B | 43.88B | 42.42B | 37.86B | 33.71B |
| EBITDA | 23.14B | 22.61B | 21.35B | 21.07B | 17.98B | 15.76B |
| Net Income | 12.23B | 11.47B | 11.82B | 10.59B | 8.55B | 4.96B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 191.57B | 184.32B | 172.41B | 166.69B | 152.57B | 143.42B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 29.45B | 28.24B | 30.73B | 29.00B | 24.37B | 27.94B |
| Total Debt | 37.53B | 36.30B | 36.09B | 37.94B | 38.38B | 39.71B |
| Total Liabilities | 69.91B | 64.53B | 62.59B | 64.48B | 61.52B | 62.16B |
| Stockholders Equity | 119.99B | 118.16B | 108.39B | 100.87B | 89.96B | 80.37B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.96B | 3.24B | 9.15B | 7.66B | 1.52B | 4.80B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.81B | 13.63B | 18.56B | 16.01B | 8.54B | 8.28B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -10.05B | -10.29B | -7.84B | -7.41B | -7.47B | -3.24B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.06B | -6.07B | -9.91B | -5.19B | -5.57B | -11.53B |
Kitz Technical Analysis
Neutral
1673.00
Price Trends
2016.32
Positive
2003.32
Positive
1792.87
Positive
Market Momentum
8.69
Positive
46.69
Neutral
17.67
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6498, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1673 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2131.25, below the 50-day MA of 2016.32, and below the 200-day MA of 1792.87, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 8.69 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 17.67 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:6498.
Kitz Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥6.57B | 9.00 | ― | 2.80% | 6.47% | 2.73% | |
81 Outperform | ¥28.34B | 4.94 | ― | 0.72% | 6.51% | 3.68% | |
79 Outperform | ¥11.56B | 4.73 | ― | 2.82% | 5.08% | 58.45% | |
73 Outperform | ¥222.73B | 16.70 | ― | 2.50% | 2.57% | 9.10% | |
72 Outperform | ¥179.18B | 10.51 | 10.28% | 2.77% | 4.61% | 1.98% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
50 Neutral | ¥7.34B | 164.26 | ― | 1.65% | 3.81% | ― |
* General Sector Average
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Kitz Corporate Events
Kitz Posts Strong Q1 Results and Lifts Dividend Outlook for 2026
May 13, 2026
Kitz Corporation reported solid growth for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 11.7% year on year to ¥46.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 26.5% to ¥3.7 billion. Earnings per share improve...
KITZ Completes Treasury Share Disposal for Executive Restricted Share Awards
Apr 23, 2026
KITZ Corporation has completed the payment procedures for the disposal of 54,159 treasury shares as restricted share awards, following a March 26, 2026 Board resolution. The shares, priced at 1,839 yen each for a total of 99,598,401 yen, were allo...
Kitz Expands Restricted Share Awards to Align Management Incentives With Shareholder Value
Mar 26, 2026
Kitz Corporation’s board has approved the disposal of 54,159 treasury shares as restricted share awards, valued at about ¥99.6 million, to directors, senior executive officers, executive officers and directors of domestic subsidiaries u...
Kitz to Acquire V TEX to Boost Semiconductor-Focused Valve Business
Mar 26, 2026
Kitz Corporation will acquire all shares of V TEX Corporation from Kanadevia Corporation, making V TEX a wholly owned subsidiary to strengthen its position in semiconductor-related vacuum valves. V TEX develops industrial special valves and is Jap...
Kitz Lifts Annual Dividend as Payout Ratio Tops 40%
Feb 26, 2026
Kitz Corporation’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 32 yen per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, matching its latest forecast and up from 27 yen a year earlier. This brings the total annual dividend to 53 yen per sh...
Kitz Nears Buyback Ceiling With ¥99.9 Million Share Repurchase
Feb 17, 2026
Kitz Corporation has completed a share buyback program authorized under Japan’s Companies Act, repurchasing 46,600 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for a total of ¥99.9 million. The buyback, nearly exhausting the approved ceili...
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