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Kose Corporation (KOSCF)
OTHER OTC:KOSCF
KOSCF Stock Chart & Stats
$33.00
-$0.66(-1.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.00
-$0.66(-1.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$30.40 - $48.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$2.27B
Enterprise Value$254.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$91.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.64
Shares Outstanding60,592,540
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio-50.48
Enterprise Value/Market Cap112.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.79
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.82Price Target Upside5.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and growing equity give KOSÉ durable financial resilience. This conservative capital structure preserves flexibility to fund strategic initiatives, absorb industry volatility, and maintain operations during downturns without relying on external financing.
Steady Revenue GrowthA return to modest top-line growth through 2025 indicates recovering demand and effective product/channel execution. Sustained revenue expansion supports scale economics, funds brand investment, and provides a base for rebuilding margins over the next several quarters.
High Gross MarginsConsistently high gross margins reflect pricing power and efficient product economics in beauty categories. This structural advantage allows KOSÉ to invest in marketing, R&D and premium brand positioning while absorbing input cost swings better than lower-margin peers.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability / ROE DeclineA pronounced drop in ROE signals weaker earnings power versus capital employed. If sustained, lower return on capital constrains reinvestment, limits ability to grow shareholder value, and suggests the company must address margin drivers or capital efficiency to restore long-term profitability.
Negative Free Cash FlowTwo consecutive years of negative free cash flow reduce financial flexibility despite low leverage. Persistent FCF deficits can force reliance on cash reserves or new financing for capex, product launches, or dividends, limiting strategic options and raising execution risk.
Volatile Operating Cash GenerationInstability in operating cash flow undermines predictable fund availability for marketing, innovation and working capital. Structural volatility—if driven by inventory, receivables or demand shifts—makes multi-quarter planning harder and can erode margin recovery prospects.
Kose News
KOSCF FAQ
What was Kose Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kose Corporation lowest stock price was $30.40 and its highest was $48.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Kose Corporation’s market cap?
Kose Corporation’s market cap is $2.27B.
When is Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were Kose Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kose Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $0.642 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.349 by $0.293.
Is Kose Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kose Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kose Corporation pay dividends?
Kose Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.448 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.2%. See more information on Kose Corporation dividends here
What is Kose Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kose Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Kose Corporation have?
Kose Corporation has 60,592,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kose Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kose Corporation reported an EPS of $0.642 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.349. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.976%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kose Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KOSCF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Kose Corporation
KOSÉ Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells cosmetics primarily in Asia, the United States, and internationally. It offers cleansing, facial wash, toner, emulsion, cream, gel/serum, pack mask, lip care, and massage products. The company also provides sunscreen, fragrance, makeup goods, hair products, beauty supplements, and other cosmetics. It offers its cosmetics under the DECORTÉ, JILLSTUART, ADDICTION, INFINITY, Awake, tarte, ALBION, MIYABI, Paul & Joe, IGNIS, Elegance, INFIORE, ANNA SUI, Predia, iMPREA, X-Barrier, ACNEO, ASTALUXE, MAIHADA, LECHÉRI, ESPRIQUE, SEKKISEI, ONE BY KOSÉ, Visée, FASIO, NAILHOLIC, BIOLISS, Magnifique, CLEAR TURN, BIOLISS, Je l'aime, softymo, SUNCUT, MAKE KEEP MIST, and GRACE ONE brands. It offers its products through specialty cosmetic stores, department stores, cosmetics stores, mass retailers, drugstores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets, as well as e-commerce. KOSÉ Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
KOSCF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.82
▲(5.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
7.88% Mutual Funds
0.07% Other Institutional Investors
89.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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