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4631 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5065.00
¥64.00(1.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥5065.00
¥64.00(1.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,498.00 - ¥5,876.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume422.80K
Average Volume (3M)717.47K
Market Cap
¥436.55B
Enterprise Value¥838.65K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥70.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥433.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)596.13
Shares Outstanding95,156,906
10 Day Avg. Volume750,160
30 Day Avg. Volume717,466
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.21
Price to Book (P/B)0.73
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio11.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥7,000.00Price Target Upside38.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)403.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.13T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe return to positive profitability and stronger EBITDA indicates improved cost, pricing, and product-mix performance after the 2023 weakness. If maintained, this recovery can strengthen internal funding capacity and provide a more resilient earnings base over the next several quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationThe sharp rebound in operating and free cash flow demonstrates that DIC restored meaningful cash generation in 2025. Sustained cash production would support investment, debt service, and shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external financing for ongoing business needs.
Strengthening Capital BaseAlthough leverage remains material, the improving debt-to-equity ratio and stronger equity base show progress in balance-sheet repair. A larger capital cushion can improve resilience through industry cyclicality and preserve more flexibility for investment and operational priorities.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue ContractionThe pronounced 2025 revenue decline reveals significant top-line volatility and weak recent demand or mix conditions across the business. Prolonged contraction would limit operating leverage, make margin recovery harder to sustain, and reduce the resources available for strategic investment.
Elevated LeverageDebt remains high relative to equity even after recent improvement, leaving DIC more exposed to earnings weakness and financing demands during a downturn. Elevated leverage can constrain capital allocation, increase the importance of stable cash flows, and reduce flexibility for growth initiatives.
Variable Cash ConversionThe recovery in free cash flow has not yet established consistent conversion from reported earnings. Variability in cash generation can complicate debt reduction and investment planning, making the durability of the improved profitability less certain until cash performance stabilizes.
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4631 FAQ
What was DIC Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
DIC Corporation lowest stock price was ¥3498.00 and its highest was ¥5876.00 in the past 12 months.
What is DIC Corporation’s market cap?
DIC Corporation’s market cap is ¥436.55B.
When is DIC Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
DIC Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were DIC Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
DIC Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported ¥189.98 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is DIC Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts DIC Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does DIC Corporation pay dividends?
DIC Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥80 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.77%. See more information on DIC Corporation dividends here
What is DIC Corporation’s EPS estimate?
DIC Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does DIC Corporation have?
DIC Corporation has 95,156,906 shares outstanding.
What happened to DIC Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
DIC Corporation reported an EPS of ¥189.98 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.964%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of DIC Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4631
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
DIC Corporation
DIC Corporation operates as a global producer and distributor of printing inks, organic pigments, and advanced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds. Its extensive operations are organized into three principal segments: Packaging & Graphic, Color & Display, and Functional Products. The Packaging & Graphic division supplies a broad array of printing consumables, encompassing diverse inks such as gravure, flexo, offset, news, security, jet, and metal decoration inks, alongside specialized packaging adhesives, coextruded multilayer films, polystyrene, and various other packaging-centric solutions. Within the Color & Display segment, the company provides an extensive selection of colorants, including organic pigments, specialized pigments for color filters and cosmetics, effect pigments, natural colorants, and health food ingredients, in addition to display materials like liquid crystal compounds. The Functional Products segment delivers high-performance materials featuring a diverse array of resins (e.g., coating, UV-curable, waterborne, acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, phenolic, polyester/alkyd, unsaturated polyester), fluorochemicals, modifiers, alkylphenols, metal carboxylates, sulfur-based chemicals, and specialized textile and leather coloring agents. This segment further encompasses composite materials such as PPS and other functional compounds, masterbatches for fibers and films, industrial adhesive and magnetic tapes, hollow fiber membrane modules, construction materials, decorative papers, sheets, and films, as well as plastic pallets. Offerings also extend to DLP 3D printing materials and blue-green algal polysaccharides. DIC Corporation's varied product portfolio caters to numerous sectors, including electronics, automotive, packaging, healthcare, color and display technologies, home equipment/infrastructure, and the broader functional material industry. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1908, the company was formerly known as Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated, and rebranded as DIC Corporation in April 2008.
4631 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥7,000.00
▲(38.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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