Balance Sheet StrengthLow leverage and a high equity ratio provide financial flexibility, allowing SK Kaken to fund capex, R&D and absorb cyclical downturns in construction demand. Strong ROE indicates efficient capital allocation, supporting durable profitability and strategic investments over time.

Revenue & Margin ConsistencySustained revenue growth paired with healthy gross and net margins points to pricing power and effective cost control in specialty coatings. Margin durability supports ongoing reinvestment in product development and distribution, preserving competitive advantage across repaint cycles.

Cash Generation AbilityPersistent positive free cash flow and good cash conversion from earnings show the business can fund dividends, maintenance capex and selective expansion internally. This cash-generative profile underpins long-term financial flexibility despite episodic FCF swings.

Bears Say

Earnings DeclineA roughly 21% decline in EPS signals meaningful near-term profit pressure that may stem from volume weakness, pricing erosion or one-off items. If this trend persists it undermines retained earnings available for reinvestment and weakens the company's multi-quarter earnings trajectory.

Free Cash Flow VolatilityFluctuating free cash flow growth creates uncertainty over the company's ability to consistently fund capex, dividends or M&A. For a coatings maker tied to construction cycles, FCF swings can force procyclical cost cuts and constrain strategic investments during downturns.

Cyclicality Of End MarketsDependence on new construction and repaint/renovation cycles exposes SK Kaken to macro and demographic headwinds. Prolonged weakness in construction activity or structural declines in demand would directly compress top-line growth and limit long-term expansion opportunities.

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...

4M ago

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...

7M ago

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 $1.10B.

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 84 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 $2.059 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $2.059.

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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 has 15,673,885 shares outstanding.

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SK Kaken Co Ltd reported an EPS of $2.059 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.