Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd is a diversified chemicals company that produces and sells a range of chemical products, including agrochemicals, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, primarily in Japan and other Asian markets.
Business. Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd (4272.T) is a diversified chemicals company headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, specifically focusing on the production and sale of diversified chemical products. As segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the broader chemicals market.
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Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd (4272.T) is a diversified chemicals company headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, specifically focusing on the production and sale of diversified chemical products. As segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the broader chemicals market.
Nippon Kayaku maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.72 and cash and equivalents of ¥55.4 billion, which provides a buffer against short-term obligations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 indicates a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at ¥42.3 billion and total equity at ¥267.5 billion.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 6.55% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.69%, which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for diversified chemical firms. The company's operating income of ¥17.5 billion and net income of ¥17.5 billion reflect solid performance, though the free cash flow of -¥6.1 billion suggests reinvestment or operational cash outflows.
Geographically, Nippon Kayaku's revenue is concentrated in Japan and other Asian markets, with no disclosed breakdown of segment revenues. The company's exposure to these regions may influence its performance due to local economic conditions and regulatory environments.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain its current revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline projected in the next fiscal year. The operating cash flow of ¥25.5 billion supports ongoing operations, but the negative free cash flow indicates potential reinvestment or capital expenditure needs.
Risk factors for Nippon Kayaku include low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's conservative debt levels and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk, but the negative free cash flow could signal reinvestment or operational challenges.
Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, suggest a neutral outlook from the investment community. The mean price target of ¥2,200 and a mean recommendation of 2.00 (on a scale from 1 to 5) indicate a cautious stance, with no strong buy recommendations.
- Nippon Kayaku has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.72 and cash reserves of ¥55.4 billion.
- The company's ROE of 6.55% and ROA of 4.69% are in line with industry standards for diversified chemical firms.
- Revenue is concentrated in Japan and other Asian markets, with no detailed segment breakdown disclosed.
- Analysts have a neutral outlook, with a mean price target of ¥2,200 and a mean recommendation of 2.00.
- The company's negative free cash flow of -¥6.1 billion may indicate reinvestment or operational outflows.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 142,30 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 239,8B JPY |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
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