Kose Corporation (JP:4922)
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4922 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5234.00
-¥71.00(-1.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5234.00
-¥71.00(-1.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥4,910.00 - ¥6,500.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume211.20K
Average Volume (3M)501.01K
Market Cap
¥303.11B
Enterprise Value¥256.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥91.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥10.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.5
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
64.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)52.50
Shares Outstanding60,592,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,058,140
30 Day Avg. Volume501,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.91
P/FCF Ratio-50.48
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥5,404.29Price Target Upside3.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)217.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥343.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageA very low debt-to-equity ratio (~4%) and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism lets the company absorb demand shocks, fund brand investment or targeted M&A without needing market financing, and preserves optionality over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Multi-channel Domestic And International DistributionA diversified channel mix (department stores, specialty retailers, drugstore/mass, and e-commerce) plus international sales reduces reliance on any single route-to-market. This structural distribution breadth supports more stable revenue conversion and smoother recovery across regions and channels.
Strong Gross MarginsConsistently high gross margins (~69–71%) indicate durable pricing power and favorable product economics in skincare/makeup. High product-level margins provide buffer to absorb SG&A or promotional costs and allow continued investment in R&D and marketing to protect long-term brand value.
Bears Say
Declining Return On EquityROE falling from ~7% to ~2.8% signals materially weaker capital efficiency and a deterioration in earnings conversion. Persistently lower ROE reduces the company’s ability to generate attractive shareholder returns and may limit internal funding for strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash Flow In 2024–2025A shift to negative free cash flow across 2024–2025 weakens self-financing capacity despite low leverage. This reduces the firm’s runway for discretionary investment, share returns, or buffering new initiatives, and increases sensitivity to any further margin or revenue setbacks.
Compressed Operating And Net MarginsSignificant margin compression (EBITDA and net margins) indicates rising cost pressure or mix shifts lowering core profitability. If sustained, this erodes earnings power and limits reinvestment and dividend flexibility, making medium-term profit recovery more uncertain.
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4922 FAQ
What was Kose Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kose Corporation lowest stock price was ¥4910.00 and its highest was ¥6500.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kose Corporation’s market cap?
Kose Corporation’s market cap is ¥303.11B.
When is Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kose Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Kose Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kose Corporation released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥7.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥71.995 by -¥64.515.
Is Kose Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kose Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kose Corporation pay dividends?
Kose Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.61%. See more information on Kose Corporation dividends here
What is Kose Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kose Corporation’s EPS estimate is 64.07.
How many shares outstanding does Kose Corporation have?
Kose Corporation has 60,592,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kose Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kose Corporation reported an EPS of ¥7.48 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥71.995. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.232%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kose Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4922
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Company Description
Kose Corporation
KOSÉ Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells cosmetics primarily in Asia, the United States, and internationally. It offers cleansing, facial wash, toner, emulsion, cream, gel/serum, pack mask, lip care, and massage products. The company also provides sunscreen, fragrance, makeup goods, hair products, beauty supplements, and other cosmetics. It offers its cosmetics under the DECORTÉ, JILLSTUART, ADDICTION, INFINITY, Awake, tarte, ALBION, MIYABI, Paul & Joe, IGNIS, Elegance, INFIORE, ANNA SUI, Predia, iMPREA, X-Barrier, ACNEO, ASTALUXE, MAIHADA, LECHÉRI, ESPRIQUE, SEKKISEI, ONE BY KOSÉ, Visée, FASIO, NAILHOLIC, BIOLISS, Magnifique, CLEAR TURN, BIOLISS, Je l'aime, softymo, SUNCUT, MAKE KEEP MIST, and GRACE ONE brands. It offers its products through specialty cosmetic stores, department stores, cosmetics stores, mass retailers, drugstores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets, as well as e-commerce. KOSÉ Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
4922 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥5,404.29
▲(3.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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