Strong Balance SheetA robust balance sheet with minimal leverage and a high equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility. It enables the company to fund R&D, maintain capex, support dividends and weather construction downturns without needing expensive external financing, aiding long-term stability.

Consistent Revenue And MarginsSustained revenue growth combined with strong gross and net margins indicates operational efficiency and pricing power in specialty coatings. This supports reinvestment into product development and preserves competitive advantage across cycles, reinforcing long-term profitability.

Positive Free Cash FlowPersistent positive free cash flow and solid cash conversion from earnings underpin self-funded operations. Reliable FCF supports capital expenditures, product innovation and shareholder returns, enhancing resilience and strategic optionality over multi-quarter horizons.

Bears Say

Volatile Free Cash Flow GrowthFluctuating free cash flow growth reduces predictability of funds for capex and dividends, and may indicate working-capital swings or uneven project timing. This complicates capital allocation and could force suboptimal financing during tighter cash periods.

Negative EPS GrowthA notable decline in EPS signals recent earnings pressure that could reflect margin compression or demand softness. If not reversed, sustained EPS declines constrain reinvestment capacity, weaken return metrics and can signal deeper operational or market challenges.

Cyclicality And Market ConcentrationHeavy reliance on domestic construction and repainting cycles ties revenue to cyclical activity in Japan. This concentration raises vulnerability to local housing and infrastructure slowdowns and limits diversification, making multi-quarter visibility into demand more uncertain.

SK Kaken Co News

SK Kaken Posts Higher Sales but Softer Profits, Keeps Dividend Outlook Steady

An update from SK Kaken Co ( ($JP:4628) ) is now available. SK Kaken reported consolidated net sales...

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SK Kaken Co., Ltd. Reports Improved Financial Performance for H1 2025

SK Kaken Co ( ($JP:4628) ) has provided an update. SK Kaken Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial...

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SK Kaken Co. Reports Q1 Financial Results with Decline in Profits

The latest announcement is out from SK Kaken Co ( ($JP:4628) ). SK Kaken Co. reported a slight...

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SK Kaken Co. Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results with Increased Sales but Lower Profits

SK Kaken Co ( ($JP:4628) ) has shared an update. SK Kaken Co., Ltd. reported its consolidated financial...

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SKKAF FAQ

What was SK Kaken Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

SK Kaken Co Ltd lowest stock price was $54.08 and its highest was $77.97 in the past 12 months.

What is SK Kaken Co Ltd’s market cap?

SK Kaken Co Ltd’s market cap is $1.07B.

When is SK Kaken Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

SK Kaken Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 64 days.

How were SK Kaken Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

SK Kaken Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported $1.986 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.986.

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Does SK Kaken Co Ltd pay dividends?

SK Kaken Co Ltd pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.771 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.95%. See more information on SK Kaken Co Ltd dividends here

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

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SK Kaken Co Ltd has 15,673,885 shares outstanding.

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SK Kaken Co Ltd reported an EPS of $1.986 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.24%.

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Company Description

SK Kaken Co Ltd

Sk Kaken Co.,Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic and inorganic water-based coating materials, synthetic resin paints, inorganic coating materials, and inorganic building materials in Japan and internationally. It is also involved in the contracting of special finishing works; and manufacture and sale of heat insulation materials, fireproof coating materials, fireproof paints, and contracting of fireproof insulation works, as well as various chemical products. In addition, the company's products include exterior finishes, top coating materials, interior finishes, roof paints, iron paints, coated flooring, rooftop waterproofing materials, base adjustment coating materials, and fireproof covering/insulation materials. The company was formerly known as Shikoku Kaken Industry Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Sk Kaken Co.,Ltd. in April 1991. Sk Kaken Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Ibaraki, Japan.