F.C.C.Co., Ltd. (JP:7296)
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Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,933.00
▲(12.86% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong fundamentals (notably a very conservative balance sheet and solid earnings growth) and attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). Offsetting these positives are weaker recent cash flow conversion and only mixed/neutral technical momentum.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Exceptionally low leverage and steady equity growth provide lasting financial flexibility: the company can fund capex, R&D, dividends or weather industry downturns without pressing for external financing. This structural strength supports long-term strategic optionality and downside protection.
Negative Factors
Weakened cash conversion
Declining operating and free cash flow and a sharp drop in cash conversion reduce internal funding capacity. Over months, weaker cash generation can constrain investment, limit buffer for cyclical dips, and pressure dividend or capex plans despite accounting profits.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Exceptionally low leverage and steady equity growth provide lasting financial flexibility: the company can fund capex, R&D, dividends or weather industry downturns without pressing for external financing. This structural strength supports long-term strategic optionality and downside protection.
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F.C.C.Co., Ltd. (7296) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥161.49B
Dividend Yield4.47%
Average Volume (3M)140.22K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.3
Beta (1Y)0.87
Revenue Growth1.64%
EPS Growth19.87%
CountryJP
Employees7,819
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)383.29
Shares Outstanding52,056,530
10 Day Avg. Volume135,340
30 Day Avg. Volume140,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.60
P/FCF Ratio22.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,200.00Price Target Upside-8.18% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)368.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥261.27B
F.C.C.Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells clutches, facings, and catalysts for automobiles, motorcycles, and general-purpose machinery in Japan and internationally. Its clutches for motorcycles comprise wet-type multi-disc, wet-type multi-disc assis...
How the Company Makes Money
F.C.C.Co., Ltd. makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling clutches and related drivetrain components. Its revenue model is mainly business-to-business: it supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)—notably motorcycle and automobile ...
F.C.C.Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 260.84B | 256.62B | 240.28B | 218.94B | 170.97B |
| Gross Profit | 48.23B | 49.31B | 42.05B | 32.99B | 27.74B |
| EBITDA | 29.90B | 32.77B | 32.05B | 27.07B | 24.77B |
| Net Income | 18.76B | 15.86B | 12.23B | 9.57B | 8.55B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 264.35B | 246.21B | 245.00B | 210.63B | 195.36B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 71.36B | 68.50B | 86.14B | 57.57B | 44.63B |
| Total Debt | 3.85B | 5.20B | 7.66B | 7.51B | 7.75B |
| Total Liabilities | 58.05B | 60.76B | 58.40B | 48.50B | 46.83B |
| Stockholders Equity | 205.01B | 184.22B | 185.32B | 160.06B | 146.63B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.01B | 13.21B | 27.01B | 13.24B | 5.60B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 22.78B | 27.93B | 35.38B | 21.01B | 15.46B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -16.49B | -25.77B | -8.72B | -10.31B | -9.63B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -7.84B | -14.63B | -3.53B | -3.23B | -4.20B |
F.C.C.Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
3485.00
Price Trends
3371.31
Negative
3534.29
Negative
3330.69
Positive
Market Momentum
-15.41
Positive
43.58
Neutral
25.17
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7296, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3485 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3388.00, above the 50-day MA of 3371.31, and above the 200-day MA of 3330.69, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -15.41 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.58 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.17 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:7296.
F.C.C.Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥161.49B | 8.33 | ― | 4.47% | 1.64% | 19.87% | |
75 Outperform | ¥215.10B | 14.77 | 7.50% | 5.39% | -1.82% | 23.07% | |
68 Neutral | ¥582.20B | 23.26 | ― | 3.52% | 14.43% | 114.60% | |
66 Neutral | ¥614.70B | -13.88 | 3.35% | 3.18% | 2.15% | -6.81% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | ¥1.75T | 9.32 | 8.34% | 2.03% | 4.53% | 65.12% | |
55 Neutral | ¥363.85B | 21.92 | ― | 1.93% | <0.01% | -83.75% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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F.C.C.Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
F.C.C. Launches Discounted Share Buyback via Tender Offer to Lift Capital Efficiency
May 13, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. has resolved to repurchase its own shares via a tender offer and subsequently cancel a portion of its treasury stock, as part of a broader capital policy to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. The decision follows ...
F.C.C. Overhauls Director Titles to Sharpen Governance and Speed Decision-Making
May 13, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. plans to amend its Articles of Incorporation to clarify the governance roles of directors and operating officers, shifting special director titles such as president and managing director into the operating officer framework. Under...
F.C.C. Hikes Year-End Dividend, Targets Higher Shareholder Returns
May 13, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. has approved a year-end dividend of 127 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, significantly above its prior forecast of 67 yen and funded from retained earnings. Combined with an interim dividend of 67 yen, the t...
F.C.C. Lifts FY2026 Earnings Above Forecast on Higher Revenue and Tax Asset Gains
May 13, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. reported that its consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2026 outperformed its earlier forecast, with revenue and all key profit metrics exceeding expectations. Actual revenue reached ¥260.8 billion versus a ¥...
F.C.C. Boosts FY2026 Profit but Flags Earnings Dip on Buyback Plans
May 13, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. reported modest revenue growth to ¥260.8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit rising 9.2% and profit attributable to owners of the parent climbing 18.3%, lifting earnings per share to ¥...
F.C.C. Overhauls Board Lineup Ahead of June Shareholders’ Meeting
Feb 20, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. has approved a slate of board nominees ahead of its 96th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for late June 2026, including the reappointment of President and Representative Director Yoshitaka Saito and the promotion o...
F.C.C. to Book ¥6.5 Billion Non-Consolidated Dividend from North American Unit
Feb 19, 2026
F.C.C. Co., Ltd. has announced it will receive a surplus dividend of 42.8 million U.S. dollars, approximately 6.5 billion yen, from its consolidated subsidiary FCC (North America), Inc., following a resolution on February 18, 2026. The dividend, s...
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