KUY Stock Chart & Stats
€9.60
-€0.10(-1.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€9.60
-€0.10(-1.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€8.25 - €10.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)110.00
Market Cap
€3.07B
Enterprise Value€707.37K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€107.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€299.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)152.1
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.10
Shares Outstanding302,133,600
10 Day Avg. Volume40
30 Day Avg. Volume110
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio536.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€9.61Price Target Upside0.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)€4.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Proprietary Polymer TechnologiesKuraray's proprietary PVA and EVOH technologies create durable product differentiation and technical entry barriers. These materials require qualification and integration by customers, generating recurring B2B demand, higher switching costs and long qualification cycles that support stable revenue streams over time.
Manageable Leverage And Balance-sheet StabilityLeverage in a moderate range (~0.38 D/E in 2025) and growing equity/assets provide financial flexibility. A stable balance sheet supports investment in capacity, R&D and weathering cyclical downturns without forcing distressed asset sales or deep cuts to strategic initiatives.
Stable Gross Margins And Positive Operating ProfitConsistent gross margins near 30–32% indicate enduring product-level economics and pricing power in core polymers. Positive operating profitability means the core business remains cash-generative at the operational level, enabling reinvestment and sustaining product development over months to years.
Bears Say
Compressed Net Margins And EarningsSharp net-margin compression signals weakening translation of gross profit into bottom-line results, reducing retained earnings and ROE. Persistent margin erosion can limit capacity to fund dividends, R&D or capex and indicates either cost pressure, pricing weakness, or mix deterioration that harms long-term profitability.
Weak Free Cash Flow And Cash ConversionFalling free cash flow and impaired cash conversion reduce the firm's ability to self-fund growth, service debt or return capital. Near-breakeven FCF increases reliance on external financing for strategic projects and makes the company more vulnerable to tighter credit conditions or higher interest costs over the coming months.
Recent Revenue DeclineA revenue decline in 2025 interrupts prior growth and suggests softer end-market demand or lost share. Sustained or recurring revenue weakness pressures utilization, margin leverage and long-term investment returns, making it harder to fund innovation or expand high-value product lines without improving sales trends.
Kuraray Co News
KUY FAQ
What was Kuraray Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kuraray Co Ltd lowest stock price was €8.25 and its highest was €10.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Kuraray Co Ltd’s market cap?
Kuraray Co Ltd’s market cap is €3.07B.
When is Kuraray Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kuraray Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Kuraray Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Kuraray Co Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported €0.117 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.116 by <€0.001.
Is Kuraray Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kuraray Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kuraray Co Ltd pay dividends?
Kuraray Co Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kuraray Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Kuraray Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Kuraray Co Ltd have?
Kuraray Co Ltd has 302,133,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kuraray Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kuraray Co Ltd reported an EPS of €0.117 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.116. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.675%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kuraray Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KUY
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Company Description
Kuraray Co Ltd
Kuraray Co., Ltd. operates internationally, manufacturing and distributing a broad array of products, including various resins, chemicals, fibers, activated carbon, and sophisticated membrane systems. Its Vinyl Acetate division focuses on developing and marketing functional resins and films, notably PVA, PVB, and EVAL. The Isoprene segment is dedicated to the production and sale of SEPTON thermoplastic elastomer, related isoprene products, and GENESTAR. Within the Functional Materials sector, the company develops and supplies methacrylic resin, medical goods, and carbon materials. The Fibers and Textiles division creates and sells synthetic fibers, textiles, CLARINO manmade leather, non-woven fabrics, and similar items. Furthermore, the Trading segment's core activity involves processing and selling synthetic fibers and artificial leathers. Founded in 1926, the company maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
KUY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€9.61
▲(0.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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