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3168.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Specialty Mining & Metals

3168.T

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,33 %
Op margin
0,1 %
ROE
-2,2 %
Net margin
-0,2 %
Debt / equity
1,43
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About

The company operates in the specialty mining and metals industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of specific minerals and metals, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these commodities.

Business. The company operates in the specialty mining and metals industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of specific minerals and metals, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these commodities.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
36
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-2,2 %
return on equity
Quality
57
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score36 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,57
    Data quality0,57 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the specialty mining and metals industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of specific minerals and metals, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these commodities.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Despite a current ratio of 1.72, suggesting reasonable short-term liquidity, the company's free cash flow is negative at -872,068,000 JPY, which may signal potential liquidity constraints. The company's return on equity is -2.2%, and its return on assets is -0.79%, both of which are below the industry norms, indicating suboptimal profitability and asset utilization.

    The company's profitability is further evidenced by a net loss of 203,114,000 JPY, with an operating income of 120,647,000 JPY, which is significantly lower than the gross profit of 2,333,027,000 JPY. This suggests that the company is facing operational inefficiencies or high operating expenses, which are eroding its profitability. The company's performance is below the industry median for profitability metrics, indicating a need for operational improvements or cost reductions.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification, which may expose it to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. The lack of segmental and geographic diversification could limit the company's ability to mitigate risks associated with market volatility and supply chain disruptions.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a net loss in the most recent fiscal year and a negative free cash flow. The company's revenue of 82,463,458,000 JPY is a key indicator of its market position, but the absence of growth in revenue and the negative net income suggest that the company may be facing challenges in expanding its market share or improving its operational efficiency. The company's capital expenditure of -768,412,000 JPY indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect its long-term growth prospects.

    The company's risk profile is marked by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key risk flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights the company's liquidity constraints, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's dilution risk is low, indicating that there is little immediate threat of share dilution, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders.

    Recent events, as reflected in the financial data, show that the company has reported a net loss and a negative free cash flow, which may be indicative of operational challenges or market pressures. The company's last actual EPS was -14.37 JPY, and its last actual revenue was 82,413,630,000 JPY, which are key indicators of its financial health and performance. These figures suggest that the company may need to implement strategic initiatives to improve its financial performance and address its liquidity issues.

    Key takeaways
    • The company is experiencing a net loss and negative free cash flow, indicating financial distress.
    • The company's profitability metrics are below industry norms, suggesting operational inefficiencies.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.72, but its free cash flow is negative.
    • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.43, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing.
    • The company's dilution risk is low, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's margin outlook is negative due to a net loss and a significant decline in operating income relative to gross profit.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    ¥1 350,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    ¥9.22B
    Net cash
    -¥11.54B
    Current ratio
    1.7
    Debt / equity
    1.4
    ROA
    -0.8%
    ROE
    -2.2%
    Cash conversion
    -1144.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin0,1 %Below median
    Net Margin-0,2 %Below median
    ROE-2,2 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-0,9 %Above P75
    D/E1,43Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-11,44Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • 3168.T Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • MERF Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage