KYB Corporation (JP:7242)
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
¥4,489.00
▼(-0.47% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is supported by attractive valuation (low P/E and meaningful dividend yield) and generally solid profitability/leverage trends, but constrained by weak 2026 cash-flow quality (negative free cash flow) and a bearish technical backdrop with the stock trading below key moving averages.
Positive Factors
Diversified End Markets
KYB's portfolio spans automotive suspension and hydraulic systems for construction and industrial machinery, giving multiple revenue streams. This diversification reduces single-market dependence, supports aftermarket and OEM channels, and provides structural resilience through cycles over months.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Generation
Negative free cash flow while reporting profit signals working-capital strain or elevated capex and reduces earnings quality. This limits internal funding for growth, dividends or debt paydown and raises execution risk over coming months if cash conversion doesn't normalize.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified End Markets
KYB's portfolio spans automotive suspension and hydraulic systems for construction and industrial machinery, giving multiple revenue streams. This diversification reduces single-market dependence, supports aftermarket and OEM channels, and provides structural resilience through cycles over months.
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KYB Corporation (7242) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥197.53B
Dividend Yield2.87%
Average Volume (3M)141.50K
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.8
Beta (1Y)0.97
Revenue Growth9.86%
EPS Growth119.04%
CountryJP
Employees13,634
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)648.38
Shares Outstanding50,468,662
10 Day Avg. Volume193,280
30 Day Avg. Volume141,503
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)0.38
P/FCF Ratio-65.68
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)595.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥500.00B
KYB Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, KYB Corporation is a long-standing global manufacturer, established in 1919. Formerly known as Kayaba Industry Co., Ltd. until its name change in October 2015, the company excels in producing a diverse array of autom...
How the Company Makes Money
KYB makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling (1) automotive suspension products and (2) hydraulic equipment and related components/systems.
1) Automotive-related revenue: KYB generates revenue from supplying shock absorbers and other su...
KYB Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
42
Neutral
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 481.53B | 438.32B | 442.78B | 431.20B | 388.36B |
| Gross Profit | 97.94B | 82.64B | 81.28B | 85.25B | 78.76B |
| EBITDA | 56.58B | 42.93B | 42.49B | 52.03B | 49.47B |
| Net Income | 29.04B | 14.90B | 15.82B | 27.21B | 22.55B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 493.73B | 463.11B | 476.53B | 446.84B | 434.19B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 50.18B | 47.43B | 46.64B | 43.59B | 52.12B |
| Total Debt | 114.03B | 104.30B | 101.14B | 114.32B | 117.83B |
| Total Liabilities | 233.82B | 228.09B | 250.12B | 255.80B | 273.27B |
| Stockholders Equity | 249.78B | 225.54B | 217.19B | 182.83B | 153.41B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -2.81B | 26.80B | 15.25B | 12.29B | 14.95B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 19.51B | 43.85B | 39.86B | 23.91B | 24.25B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.62B | -34.13B | -23.50B | -13.52B | -10.87B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -12.32B | -9.10B | -15.03B | -20.18B | -32.71B |
KYB Corporation Technical Analysis
Negative
4510.00
Price Trends
4248.40
Negative
4408.23
Negative
4264.52
Negative
Market Momentum
-89.84
Negative
41.49
Neutral
53.94
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7242, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 4510 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3960.00, above the 50-day MA of 4248.40, and above the 200-day MA of 4264.52, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -89.84 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 41.49 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 53.94 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:7242.
KYB Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥848.99B | 30.56 | ― | 2.60% | 1.89% | -39.75% | |
74 Outperform | ¥592.64B | 9.98 | 8.58% | 2.62% | 8.21% | 72.79% | |
66 Neutral | ¥660.54B | 55.73 | 3.35% | 3.18% | 2.15% | -6.81% | |
64 Neutral | ¥197.53B | 4.80 | 13.11% | 2.87% | 9.86% | 119.04% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | ¥1.71T | 10.06 | 8.34% | 2.03% | 4.53% | 65.64% | |
48 Neutral | ¥292.72B | 231.50 | ― | 1.93% | <0.01% | -83.75% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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KYB Corporation Corporate Events
KYB Raises Year-End Dividend, Signals Stronger Shareholder Returns
May 13, 2026
KYB Corporation’s board has approved a higher year-end dividend from surplus for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the common share payout to ¥81 per share versus the earlier forecast of ¥75 and last year’s ¥...
KYB Posts Strong FY2026 Earnings but Warns of Profit Slump Ahead
May 13, 2026
KYB Corporation reported strong consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales, operating profit, profit before taxes and profit attributable to owners of the parent all posting double-digit year-on-year gains. Profi...
KYB Plans Three-for-One Stock Split and Triples Authorized Shares to Court Retail Investors
Apr 8, 2026
KYB Corporation will conduct a three-for-one split of its common shares, with a record date of September 30, 2026 and an effective date of October 1, 2026, while excluding its Class A preferred shares from the split. The move, which follows a plan...
KYB to Redeem and Cancel All Class A Preferred Shares in ¥12.7 Billion Deal
Apr 8, 2026
KYB Corporation will acquire and cancel all 125 of its class A preferred shares, originally issued in June 2021 to bolster its financial base and placed with eight major financial institutions and insurers. Citing improvements in its business envi...
KYB to Cancel Nearly 20% of Treasury Shares in Capital Efficiency Move
Apr 8, 2026
KYB Corporation’s board has approved the cancellation of 9,869,864 treasury common shares, representing 19.56% of its outstanding shares before the transaction. The cancellation, scheduled for June 29, 2026, will reduce the total number of o...
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