MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC. (JP:4885)

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MUROMACHI CHEMICALS INC.

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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: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥827.00

-¥82.00(-7.25%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥703.00 - ¥1,380.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.18M

Average Volume (3M)8.80K

Market Cap

¥3.41B

Enterprise Value¥4.08B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A

Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A

Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4

Beta0.87

Next Earnings

Jul 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield4.25%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)23.26

Shares Outstanding4,095,500

10 Day Avg. Volume6,960

30 Day Avg. Volume8,803

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.53

Price to Book (P/B)1.43

Price to Sales (P/S)0.53

P/FCF Ratio-30.96

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

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

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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.