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Ichikoh Industries,Ltd.
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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
¥593.00
▲(15.37% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:02/18/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial stability (low leverage, steady equity growth) and constructive technical momentum (price above key moving averages, positive MACD). Attractive valuation (low P/E with a moderate dividend yield) further supports the rating, while recent revenue softness and some variability in cash conversion are the main offsets.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage (debt-to-equity ≈0.07) and steady equity growth give durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital allocation, withstands automotive cyclical downturns, and allows investment in product programs without heavy refinancing risk over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Top-line volatility
Revenue reliance on OEM production schedules and program timing has produced recent declines and volatility. Lumpy award cycles and model timing create structural uncertainty for multi-quarter growth forecasting and limit visibility into sustained revenue expansion.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage (debt-to-equity ≈0.07) and steady equity growth give durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital allocation, withstands automotive cyclical downturns, and allows investment in product programs without heavy refinancing risk over the medium term.
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Ichikoh Industries,Ltd. (7244) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥49.41B
Dividend Yield2.64%
Average Volume (3M)83.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta (1Y)1.23
Revenue Growth-3.94%
EPS Growth36.68%
CountryJP
Employees2,693
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)66.73
Shares Outstanding96,486,460
10 Day Avg. Volume103,110
30 Day Avg. Volume83,380
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.21
Price to Book (P/B)0.63
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio6.66
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)57.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥119.80B
Ichikoh Industries,Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ichikoh Industries, Ltd., along with its affiliated entities, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of automotive components primarily for the aftermarket sector, spanning both Japan and international markets. The ...
How the Company Makes Money
Ichikoh makes money mainly by selling automotive lighting products to vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) as part of the automotive supply chain. Revenue is generated from the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of lighting systems such as h...
Ichikoh Industries,Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
68
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 118.28B | 117.09B | 125.54B | 145.90B | 135.45B | 125.51B |
| Gross Profit | 21.07B | 20.92B | 21.91B | 27.73B | 23.20B | 24.77B |
| EBITDA | 12.34B | 11.70B | 13.06B | 15.75B | 10.26B | 14.50B |
| Net Income | 6.42B | 6.20B | 4.47B | 7.84B | 4.42B | 3.98B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 124.50B | 129.64B | 132.65B | 129.42B | 125.92B | 112.52B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 11.46B | 12.43B | 12.64B | 8.94B | 8.63B | 5.72B |
| Total Debt | 5.49B | 5.54B | 4.38B | 5.97B | 7.78B | 9.95B |
| Total Liabilities | 43.68B | 49.52B | 61.70B | 64.68B | 70.90B | 63.12B |
| Stockholders Equity | 79.83B | 79.11B | 70.05B | 64.04B | 54.33B | 48.80B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 7.43B | 7.40B | 8.05B | 7.64B | 3.11B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 12.01B | 11.05B | 13.37B | 13.01B | 9.21B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -10.76B | -4.73B | -9.61B | -5.91B | -6.68B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.12B | -3.04B | -3.80B | -4.40B | -2.35B |
Ichikoh Industries,Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
514.00
Price Trends
517.51
Negative
512.39
Negative
494.11
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.71
Negative
48.38
Neutral
30.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7244, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 514 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 510.89, below the 50-day MA of 517.51, and above the 200-day MA of 494.11, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.71 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 48.38 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 30.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:7244.
Ichikoh Industries,Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥49.41B | 7.66 | 8.46% | 2.64% | -3.94% | 36.68% | |
75 Outperform | ¥428.83B | 14.25 | 6.37% | 2.88% | 1.74% | 21.36% | |
74 Outperform | ¥582.34B | 10.25 | 8.58% | 2.62% | 8.21% | 72.79% | |
70 Outperform | ¥714.80B | 41.89 | 7.20% | 2.41% | 3.37% | -63.51% | |
69 Neutral | ¥7.77T | 21.38 | 8.97% | 1.38% | 9.20% | 90.68% | |
68 Neutral | ¥5.35T | 12.06 | 6.98% | 2.98% | 5.28% | 12.90% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Ichikoh Industries,Ltd. Corporate Events
Ichikoh Books Higher Q1 Sales but Softer Profits, Plans Dividend Hike
May 14, 2026
Ichikoh Industries reported a 4.2% year-on-year increase in net sales to ¥29.4 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, while operating profit fell 19.1% and ordinary profit declined 11.9%. Despite margin pressure, profit attributable to...
Ichikoh Industries to Issue New Shares for Performance-Linked Executive Stock Compensation
Apr 24, 2026
Ichikoh Industries has approved the issuance of 55,316 new common shares, valued at about ¥28.5 million, as stock compensation for four directors and four executive officers, with a payment date set for June 1, 2026. The move is executed unde...
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