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JCU CORPORATION
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥6,160.00
▼(-0.65% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by very strong financial performance (expanding margins and an exceptionally low-debt balance sheet), offset by weak technicals showing a clear downtrend with bearish momentum. Valuation is supportive but not a major catalyst, with a mid-range P/E and modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Expanding Profitability
Higher gross and net margins indicate stronger earnings power and potential pricing, mix, or operating advantages. Sustained profitability gives JCU greater capacity to fund research, customer support, and expansion.
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Volatility
Weak recent conversion of profit into free cash flow may reflect higher reinvestment or working-capital demands. If persistent, it could limit cash available for shareholder returns, acquisitions, or technology investment.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Expanding Profitability
Higher gross and net margins indicate stronger earnings power and potential pricing, mix, or operating advantages. Sustained profitability gives JCU greater capacity to fund research, customer support, and expansion.
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JCU CORPORATION (4975) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥133.81B
Dividend Yield1.71%
Average Volume (3M)69.12K
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth2.19%
EPS Growth15.44%
CountryJP
Employees567
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)368.77
Shares Outstanding26,219,050
10 Day Avg. Volume71,090
30 Day Avg. Volume69,120
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.64
Price to Book (P/B)2.42
Price to Sales (P/S)4.45
P/FCF Ratio77.24
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)361.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥33.55B
JCU CORPORATION Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, JCU Corporation manufactures and supplies a range of chemicals, specialized machinery, and ancillary equipment for surface finishing applications. The company's chemical products serve purposes such as enhancing aest...
How the Company Makes Money
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JCU CORPORATION Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
88
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
96
Very Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 30.13B | 29.67B | 28.36B | 24.86B | 27.14B | 24.26B |
| Gross Profit | 20.06B | 19.87B | 18.00B | 14.71B | 16.00B | 15.33B |
| EBITDA | 13.82B | 13.59B | 11.83B | 8.76B | 10.19B | 9.83B |
| Net Income | 9.13B | 9.07B | 7.50B | 5.53B | 6.01B | 6.37B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 60.60B | 62.68B | 54.84B | 49.64B | 44.90B | 40.89B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 22.27B | 24.23B | 26.11B | 27.04B | 24.18B | 19.52B |
| Total Debt | 32.00M | 351.00M | 457.97M | 788.63M | 1.11B | 1.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.52B | 8.11B | 7.03B | 7.39B | 7.04B | 7.73B |
| Stockholders Equity | 56.09B | 54.57B | 47.81B | 42.25B | 37.86B | 33.17B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.71B | 1.97B | 5.41B | 6.83B | 4.68B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 9.04B | 8.43B | 6.03B | 7.84B | 5.09B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -8.35B | -5.22B | -781.53M | -324.68M | 1.04B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.60B | -3.65B | -3.06B | -2.86B | -2.87B |
JCU CORPORATION Technical Analysis
Negative
6200.00
Price Trends
6470.60
Negative
6628.40
Negative
5960.15
Negative
Market Momentum
-270.88
Negative
43.03
Neutral
53.13
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4975, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 6200 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5717.00, below the 50-day MA of 6470.60, and above the 200-day MA of 5960.15, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -270.88 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 43.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 53.13 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:4975.
JCU CORPORATION Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | ¥95.60B | 10.54 | ― | 3.02% | 3.44% | 15.09% | |
76 Outperform | ¥128.25B | 9.53 | ― | 3.97% | 0.97% | 25.66% | |
74 Outperform | ¥139.86B | 8.50 | 7.27% | 0.43% | 8.62% | 68.78% | |
70 Outperform | ¥133.81B | 15.10 | ― | 1.53% | 2.19% | 15.44% | |
69 Neutral | ¥181.57B | 19.59 | ― | 2.84% | 4.24% | -10.24% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
60 Neutral | ¥169.90B | -23.24 | -6.14% | 3.76% | 6.78% | -257.95% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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JCU CORPORATION Corporate Events
JCU Completes Restricted Stock Compensation Disposal for Directors
Aug 17, 2026
JCU Corporation has completed the payment procedures for a disposal of treasury stock used as restricted stock compensation for its directors, following an earlier announcement in late July 2026. The company disposed of 5,662 shares of its common ...
JCU posts higher sales, strong balance sheet and doubles dividend outlook
Aug 6, 2026
JCU CORPORATION reported consolidated net sales of ¥7.49 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 6.5% year on year, while operating profit edged down 2.3% to ¥2.74 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent rose 2.5...
JCU to Grant Restricted Treasury Shares to Directors Under Long-Term Incentive Plan
Jul 23, 2026
JCU Corporation has approved the disposal of 5,662 shares of its treasury stock to six internal directors as restricted stock compensation, valued at ¥6,450 per share for a total of about ¥36.5 million. The shares, to be allotted on Augu...
JCU to Dissolve Loss-Making Indian Subsidiary in Efficiency Drive
Jul 23, 2026
JCU CORPORATION has decided to dissolve and liquidate its wholly owned subsidiary JCU CHEMICALS INDIA PVT. LTD., established in 2008 to sell surface treatment chemicals and machines in India’s automotive and electronics sectors. The move is ...
JCU CORPORATION Raises Year-End Dividend and Signals Stronger Shareholder Returns
May 28, 2026
JCU CORPORATION’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 54 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, payable on June 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. This represents an increase from the previous year&#...
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