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Nankai Chemical Co Ltd

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7,4B JPY
P/E
9,2x
EV / Rev
0,6x
Div yield
1,96 %
Op margin
3,5 %
ROE
2,0 %
Net margin
2,6 %
Debt / equity
0,70
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About

Nankai Chemical Co Ltd is a diversified chemicals company that produces and sells a range of chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products to industrial and commercial customers.

Business. Nankai Chemical Co Ltd (4040.T) is a diversified chemicals company headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of various chemical products. As specific operating segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the diversified chemicals market.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryDiversified Chemicals
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
9,2x
P/E
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Profitability
2,0 %
return on equity
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    Analysis

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    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
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    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Nankai Chemical Co Ltd (4040.T) is a diversified chemicals company headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of various chemical products. As specific operating segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the diversified chemicals market.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryDiversified Chemicals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Nankai Chemical Co Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.14, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.

    Profitability metrics for Nankai Chemical Co Ltd show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.98% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.73%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the chemicals industry. The company's operating margin is 3.5%, and its net profit margin is 0.26%, indicating relatively low profitability compared to industry benchmarks.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial reports, with no significant geographic diversification mentioned. This concentration may expose the company to higher operational and market risks if demand in its primary market fluctuates.

    Nankai Chemical Co Ltd's growth trajectory appears to be modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's capital expenditures of -2.084 billion JPY suggest a reduction in investment in new projects or facilities, which may impact long-term growth potential.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its current ratio and negative net cash position. While the risk of dilution is currently low, the company's capital structure and financial flexibility should be monitored for any changes that could affect shareholder value. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile.

    The company's recent financial performance and disclosures do not indicate any major events or strategic shifts that would significantly impact its operations or financial health. The absence of recent filings or transcripts suggests a stable but potentially stagnant business environment.

    Key takeaways
    • Nankai Chemical Co Ltd has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7, indicating a balanced capital structure.
    • The company's ROE of 1.98% and ROA of 0.73% suggest weak profitability relative to industry standards.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to market volatility.
    • Capital expenditures have declined, potentially limiting future growth opportunities.
    • Liquidity risk is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.14 and a negative net cash position.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Net income surged 198.1% year-over-year, demonstrating significant profitability improvement despite modest revenue growth trends.

    Cash conversion ratio of 18.05% ranks best-in-class among 57 diversified chemicals peers, indicating superior operational efficiency.

    Free cash flow turned positive at 68 million JPY in FY2024, reversing previous negative trends and improving liquidity.

    Long-term debt decreased to 5.2 billion JPY in FY2024, reflecting a deliberate deleveraging strategy over recent periods.

    Revenue grew 5.9% year-over-year to 20.9 billion JPY in FY2025, showing consistent top-line expansion.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7 places the company in the bottom quartile, suggesting higher financial leverage risk.

    High credit risk flag indicates potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations or securing favorable financing terms.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2025-08-12
    Q2 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue ¥4.78B, +3,6% YoY; Operating income −7,0% YoY.

    Revenue¥4.78B+3,6 % YoY
    Operating income¥294.0M−7,0 % YoY
    Net income¥208.0M−38,1 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥4.78B
    Gross profit¥1.42B
    Operating income¥294.0M
    Net income¥208.0M
    Margins
    Gross margin29.7%
    Operating margin6.2%
    Net margin4.4%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥23.27B
    Total liabilities¥14.78B
    Total equity¥8.49B
    Cash & equivalents¥1.70B
    Long-term debt¥5.68B
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥4.78BOperating costs ¥4.49BTax ¥86.0MNet income ¥208.0M
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥4.78B, +3,6% YoY
    • Operating income −7,0% YoY
    • Net income −38,1% YoY
    • Net margin 4.4%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    ¥3 730,00
    Market cap
    ¥8.17B
    Enterprise value
    ¥11.68B
    P/E
    9.2x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.6x
    EV / Op income
    10.2x
    EV / OCF
    4.4x
    P / B
    1.1x
    P / Tangible book
    1.1x
    Tangible book
    ¥7.42B
    Net cash
    -¥3.50B
    Current ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    0.7%
    ROE
    2.0%
    Cash conversion
    1805.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -37.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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 Margin3,5 %Below median
    Net Margin2,6 %Above median
    ROE2,0 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-37,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,70Below median
    Cash Conv18,05Best in class

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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Nankai Chemical Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Nankai Chemical Co Ltd 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.

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2025-08-12 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue JPY 4.78B · Net JPY 208.0M
    2025-05-13 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue JPY 6.25B · Net JPY 234.0M
    2025-05-13 12:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue JPY 20.90B · Net JPY 1.02B
    2025-02-13 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue JPY 5.86B · Net JPY 335.0M
    2024-11-13 12:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue JPY 4.17B · Net JPY 111.0M
    2024-08-13 11:58 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue JPY 4.61B · Net JPY 336.0M
    2024-05-14 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue JPY 5.57B · Net JPY 147.0M
    2024-05-14 11:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue JPY 19.99B · Net JPY 1.16B
    2023-05-15 13:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue JPY 19.60B · Net JPY 504.0M
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