Chugoku Electric Power Co Inc (JP:9504)
:9504
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
¥890.00
▼(-11.18% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/01/26
The score is held back primarily by high leverage, inconsistent free cash flow, and weakening recent operating momentum (declining revenue and compressed 2026 margins). Technical indicators also show a weak trend below key moving averages. Valuation is a partial offset with a moderate P/E and a ~3% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Profitability recovery
The multi-year swing from losses to solid earnings in 2024–2026 establishes a stronger operating baseline and demonstrates management’s ability to restore profitability. Sustained earnings enable capacity to fund maintenance capex, service debt, and support strategic investments over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Very high leverage
A debt-to-equity ratio around 4–6x leaves limited financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. High leverage constrains capital allocation, increases default risk in downturns, and makes the company more vulnerable to cash-flow shocks despite regulatory protections.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability recovery
The multi-year swing from losses to solid earnings in 2024–2026 establishes a stronger operating baseline and demonstrates management’s ability to restore profitability. Sustained earnings enable capacity to fund maintenance capex, service debt, and support strategic investments over the medium term.
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Chugoku Electric Power Co (9504) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥322.94B
Dividend Yield3.23%
Average Volume (3M)1.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.2
Beta (1Y)0.70
Revenue Growth-5.68%
EPS Growth-30.36%
CountryJP
Employees12,776
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRenewable Utilities
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.63
Shares Outstanding387,154,700
10 Day Avg. Volume1,738,140
30 Day Avg. Volume1,967,763
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.17
Price to Book (P/B)0.46
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio-12.02
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)156.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.45T
Chugoku Electric Power Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. engages in generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power in Japan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Power, Comprehensive Energy Supply, and Information and Telecommunications...
How the Company Makes Money
Chugoku Electric Power primarily makes money by selling electricity. Its main revenue stream is retail electricity sales to end users (households, businesses, and industrial customers) within its service area, with revenue driven by the volume of ...
Chugoku Electric Power Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
44
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.53T | 1.44T | 1.53T | 1.63T | 1.69T | 1.14T |
| Gross Profit | 133.87B | 90.22B | 129.15B | 206.78B | -68.89B | -60.74B |
| EBITDA | 259.07B | 229.35B | 257.38B | 310.39B | -78.23B | 33.06B |
| Net Income | 101.91B | 68.54B | 98.47B | 133.50B | -155.38B | -39.70B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.38T | 4.62T | 4.41T | 4.13T | 4.04T | 3.57T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 305.60B | 423.36B | 286.73B | 301.35B | 254.78B | 66.58B |
| Total Debt | 3.22T | 3.30T | 3.16T | 2.98T | 3.02T | 2.53T |
| Total Liabilities | 3.67T | 3.85T | 3.70T | 3.52T | 3.58T | 2.96T |
| Stockholders Equity | 714.66B | 777.24B | 707.53B | 604.87B | 447.49B | 605.78B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -29.86B | -192.33B | 65.43B | -265.80B | -185.62B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 237.29B | 186.02B | 271.39B | -62.70B | 310.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -236.25B | -358.84B | -192.78B | -225.02B | -206.39B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 135.39B | 161.18B | -26.37B | 464.96B | 212.58B |
Chugoku Electric Power Co Technical Analysis
Neutral
1002.00
Price Trends
995.22
Negative
987.38
Negative
908.28
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.63
Positive
46.73
Neutral
15.01
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9504, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1002 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 992.35, above the 50-day MA of 995.22, and above the 200-day MA of 908.28, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.63 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.73 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.01 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:9504.
Chugoku Electric Power Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
62 Neutral | ¥531.79B | 6.89 | 16.40% | 3.47% | -10.30% | -53.53% | |
59 Neutral | ¥2.57T | 7.58 | 14.42% | 2.44% | -6.47% | -23.93% | |
57 Neutral | ¥180.56B | 4.09 | 17.23% | 2.31% | -7.70% | -16.43% | |
50 Neutral | ¥205.32B | 4.93 | 13.70% | 2.36% | -5.11% | -31.49% | |
49 Neutral | ¥322.94B | 5.23 | 12.27% | 3.23% | -5.68% | -30.36% | |
43 Neutral | ¥981.66B | -2.25 | -22.13% | ― | -7.07% | -381.65% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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Chugoku Electric Power Co Corporate Events
Chugoku Electric Power Overhauls Board and Executive Lineup as Terms Expire
Apr 28, 2026
The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. has announced a slate of management changes to its representative directors, directors, and executive officers, to take effect following shareholder approval at the June 25, 2026 annual general meeting. The res...
Chugoku Electric Power Holds FY 2026 Dividend, Sets DOE-Based Policy and Higher Payout for FY 2027
Apr 28, 2026
The Chugoku Electric Power Co. will maintain its annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 at 27 yen per share, with a year-end payout of 17 yen, in line with prior guidance and emphasizing stability and predictability as it enters ...
Chugoku Electric Profit Slumps but Utility Lifts Dividend Outlook
Apr 28, 2026
Chugoku Electric Power reported a decline in profitability for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating revenues down 5.7% to ¥1.44 trillion and profit attributable to owners falling 30.4% to ¥68.5 billion. Key profitability ...
Chugoku Electric Confirms Nine-Month Results After Auditor Review
Feb 4, 2026
Completion of the certified public accountant review confirms Chugoku Electric’s previously released nine-month results to December 31, 2025, leaving operating revenue at ¥1.06 trillion and profit attributable to owners at ¥70.2 bi...
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