Balance Sheet StrengthA high equity ratio and low debt-to-equity indicate durable financial flexibility and lower refinancing risk for capital-intensive construction work. This strength supports multi-year contract bids, weathering project timing mismatches and allows funding of capex or prefab investments without stressing liquidity.

Operational Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating cash flow relative to net income shows the business converts earnings into cash, supporting reinvestment and maintenance of prefabrication capacity. Even with a recent dip, strong OCF-to-income suggests sustainable cash generation across cycles and better funding of working capital.

Diversified, Recurring Revenue ModelRevenue from direct sales, strategic alliances, large projects and recurring maintenance contracts reduces single-project dependence. This diversified customer base and recurring streams help smooth demand cyclicality in construction and support steadier backlog and forecastability over multiple quarters.

Bears Say

Negative Revenue TrendA negative revenue growth rate signals potential demand weakness or lost market share. In a cyclical construction environment, sustained revenue declines can erode operating leverage, strain fixed-cost coverage for prefabrication facilities, and impair long-term reinvestment capacity if not reversed.

Declining Free Cash FlowA falling free cash flow and reduced free-cash-flow-to-income ratio limits internal funding for capex, working capital and shareholder returns. If the trend persists, the company may face tougher trade-offs between growth projects, maintenance of prefabrication assets and sustaining dividend or buyback policies.

Margin Volatility / EBIT DeclineVolatile net margins and a recent drop in EBIT margin point to margin pressure from costs or pricing variability. For a materials and prefab business, persistent margin swings reduce predictability of returns, complicate capital allocation decisions, and can weaken competitive positioning versus lower-cost peers.

8118 FAQ

What was King Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

King Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥701.00 and its highest was ¥1070.00 in the past 12 months.

What is King Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

King Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥18.16B.

When is King Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

King Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 11, 2026 which is in 82 days.

How were King Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

King Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ¥12.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥12.3.

Is King Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts King Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does King Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

King Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.99%. See more information on King Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is King Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

King Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does King Co., Ltd. have?

King Co., Ltd. has 24,771,560 shares outstanding.

What happened to King Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

King Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥12.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.053%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of King Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

King Co., Ltd.

KING Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells textile products. The company offers leather goods; artificial and synthetic leather products; synthetic fiber products; cotton, linen, cellulosic textile products; silk and hair products; pleated products, coats, etc.; and miscellaneous goods, such as bags and shoes. It provides its products under the PINORE, CECICA BLUE, JUDY, PRIDE, PRIDE BIS, MORABITO BLANC, MORABITO PREMIER, AUSTIN REED, mistico, and LUPUY brands. The company was formerly known as King Business Co., Ltd. and changed its name to KING Co., Ltd. in 1978. KING Co., Ltd. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.