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MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. (JP:4885)
:4885
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MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. (4885) Price & Analysis

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4885 Stock Chart & Stats

¥827.00
-¥82.00(-7.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥827.00
-¥82.00(-7.25%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion (RevenueGrowth ~10.6%) indicates durable demand for the company’s chemical products. Consistent revenue increases support scale advantages, predictable capacity planning, and provide room to fund R&D or capex, underpinning medium-term business resilience.
Healthy Operating MarginsStable gross margins and healthy EBIT/EBITDA margins reflect efficient cost management and operational leverage in core manufacturing. Margin durability helps absorb input price swings, sustain operating cash generation potential, and supports reinvestment and dividend capability over the next several quarters.
Improving Leverage ProfileAn improving debt-to-equity ratio and stable equity ratio signal progress on balance sheet repair, increasing financial flexibility. Gradual deleveraging reduces refinancing risk and interest burden, improving capacity for strategic investments or distribution policies over a 2–6 month horizon.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationMaterial deterioration in operating cash flow and negative free cash flow creates a structural risk to funding operations, capex, and dividends without external financing. Persistent weak cash conversion undermines liquidity cushions and increases dependency on debt or equity issuance.
Declining Net ProfitabilityA falling net margin and negative EPS growth indicate rising costs or non-operating pressures eroding shareholder returns. If margins and earnings remain pressured, the company’s ability to self-fund growth, maintain dividends, and deliver ROE may be structurally impaired.
Leverage Still ElevatedDespite improvement, relatively high leverage versus peers sustains financial risk, raising vulnerability to cyclical downturns or rising interest rates. Elevated debt limits strategic optionality and increases the cost of capital for acquisitions or large capital projects.

4885 FAQ

What was MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. lowest stock price was ¥703.00 and its highest was ¥1380.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s market cap?
    MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s market cap is ¥3.41B.
      When is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 21 days.
        How were MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s earnings last quarter?
        MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported ¥23.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥23.26.
          Is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. pay dividends?
            MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.25%. See more information on MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. dividends here
              What is MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s EPS estimate?
              MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. have?
              MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. has 4,095,500 shares outstanding.
                What happened to MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. reported an EPS of ¥23.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.58%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4885
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.

                    Established in Omuta, Japan, in 1917, Muromachi Chemicals Inc. is a multifaceted enterprise primarily engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and health foods throughout Japan. Their pharmaceutical division provides essential active ingredients and intermediate compounds, offers contract drug processing, and specializes in the synthesis of radioactive and stable isotope-tagged compounds crucial for metabolic studies in both medicine and agriculture. The company also imports and sells active pharmaceutical ingredients. For the health food market, they supply various jelly and non-alcoholic beverage items. Beyond these sectors, Muromachi Chemicals delivers a comprehensive array of industrial solutions. This includes the provision of ion-exchange resins, separation membranes, and fibers, coupled with water treatment solutions featuring filters, equipment, and chemical agents, alongside general contract chemical manufacturing. Additionally, the company serves the electronics industry by supplying functional adhesives, contamination control products like dust removal mats and antistatic materials, and undertaking contract production of functional pastes.

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