METAWATER CoLtd (JP:9551)
:9551
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,365.00
▲(0.60% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/30/26
The score is driven mainly by solid fundamentals (growth and a healthy balance sheet) offset by cash-flow volatility. Technical indicators are currently weak (negative MACD and sub-50 RSI), while valuation is roughly fair with a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Steady revenue growth
Sustained and accelerating top-line growth through 2026 indicates durable demand for METAWATER's pollution and treatment solutions. Persistent revenue expansion supports scale advantages, improves pricing leverage over time, and provides a foundation for profitable reinvestment and long-term product development.
Negative Factors
Volatile cash generation
Irregular cash conversion driven by working-capital swings and project timing creates execution risk: it can constrain investment, force external financing during troughs, and make dividend or buyback policies harder to sustain. Volatility also raises uncertainty around capital allocation.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Steady revenue growth
Sustained and accelerating top-line growth through 2026 indicates durable demand for METAWATER's pollution and treatment solutions. Persistent revenue expansion supports scale advantages, improves pricing leverage over time, and provides a foundation for profitable reinvestment and long-term product development.
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METAWATER Co (9551) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥150.85B
Dividend Yield1.84%
Average Volume (3M)140.69K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta (1Y)0.85
Revenue Growth17.17%
EPS Growth33.29%
CountryJP
Employees2,880
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Pollution & Treatment Controls
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)170.21
Shares Outstanding44,258,500
10 Day Avg. Volume132,870
30 Day Avg. Volume140,693
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio14.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,400.00Price Target Upside31.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)220.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥221.46B
METAWATER Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
METAWATER Co., Ltd. delivers comprehensive solutions for water, sewage, and waste treatment facilities, specializing in the design and construction of their essential equipment. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company op...
How the Company Makes Money
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METAWATER Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 187.13B | 209.84B | 179.09B | 165.56B | 150.72B | 135.56B |
| Gross Profit | 41.46B | 47.05B | 38.71B | 34.40B | 30.29B | 28.49B |
| EBITDA | 14.26B | 17.42B | 13.12B | 13.18B | 11.21B | 10.62B |
| Net Income | 7.43B | 9.14B | 6.85B | 6.88B | 6.25B | 6.24B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 192.33B | 220.29B | 196.78B | 168.84B | 142.69B | 133.06B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 72.81B | 27.27B | 36.28B | 14.88B | 11.72B | 21.29B |
| Total Debt | 40.91B | 39.61B | 40.42B | 27.01B | 14.40B | 12.41B |
| Total Liabilities | 110.02B | 126.14B | 111.43B | 93.17B | 76.05B | 73.51B |
| Stockholders Equity | 78.18B | 89.52B | 81.30B | 72.93B | 65.19B | 59.25B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 10.40B | 11.54B | -6.40B | -5.37B | 5.43B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 15.13B | 13.32B | -5.49B | -4.34B | 6.63B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -16.96B | -3.33B | -2.34B | -5.62B | -3.33B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -7.24B | 11.25B | 10.58B | -113.00M | -1.15B |
METAWATER Co Technical Analysis
Positive
3345.00
Price Trends
3425.50
Positive
3534.34
Negative
3339.94
Positive
Market Momentum
-17.97
Negative
57.55
Neutral
91.61
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9551, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3345 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3286.50, below the 50-day MA of 3425.50, and above the 200-day MA of 3339.94, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -17.97 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.61 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:9551.
METAWATER Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥1.07T | 66.98 | 6.61% | 1.58% | -1.47% | -19.46% | |
75 Outperform | ¥272.94B | 19.99 | 9.02% | 3.11% | 9.57% | 40.16% | |
74 Outperform | ¥93.98B | 12.26 | 16.37% | 2.79% | 42.29% | 55.00% | |
73 Outperform | ¥844.13B | 29.92 | ― | 1.43% | 8.81% | 17.58% | |
64 Neutral | ¥150.85B | 16.77 | 12.54% | 1.84% | 17.17% | 33.29% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | ¥241.85B | 22.32 | ― | 2.41% | 5.68% | -49.64% |
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METAWATER Co Corporate Events
METAWATER Raises Year-End Dividend and Signals Further Payout Growth
May 19, 2026
METAWATER’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 35 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, in line with its prior forecast and up from 26 yen a year earlier. The total payout will be 1.53 billion yen, reflecting higher ...
METAWATER Outlines FY2026 Results and Updates Mid-Term Plan Targets
Apr 24, 2026
METAWATER Co., Ltd. released an outline of its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2026, covering its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow performance. The company also presented full-year earnings and dividend...
Metawater Lifts Profit and Dividends on Strong FY2026 Results
Apr 24, 2026
Metawater reported strong results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 17.2% to ¥209.8 billion and operating income up 21.2%, while profit attributable to owners of parent jumped 33.3% to ¥9.1 billion. The comp...
METAWATER Revamps Board Lineup With New Directors and Governance Changes
Mar 30, 2026
METAWATER Co., Ltd. has announced changes to its board and executive structure, proposing the reappointment of President and Representative Director Kenji Yamaguchi along with several existing directors, and nominating Executive Officer Kazuhiko A...
METAWATER Secures Equity Stake in SUIDO KIKO Through Successful Tender Offer
Mar 25, 2026
METAWATER has successfully completed a tender offer for common shares of SUIDO KIKO KAISHA, acquiring 1,493,025 shares at ¥4,050 per share after bids comfortably exceeded the minimum acceptance threshold of 669,400 shares. As a result, SUIDO ...
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