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Moresco Corporation (5018) Stock Price & Analysis

5018 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,730.00-¥97.00(-3.43%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 2,250JPY 2,500JPY 2,750JPY 3,0003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 2,713.00 - JPY 2,861.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,330.00 - JPY 3,055.00
Previous Close
JPY 2,827.00
Volume
48.10K
Average Volume (3M)
43.13K
Market Cap
JPY 25.61B
Enterprise Value
JPY 22.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 5.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 2.91B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
9.9
Beta
0.89
Next Earnings
Jan 14, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 25, 2027
Dividend Yield
2.20%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring, Customized Industrial Demand

Specialty fluids are consumed and replenished during production, while customized formulations and technical support can encourage repeat purchasing. This recurring, application-specific model supports customer retention and steadier demand than one-time equipment sales, giving the company a durable base for growth across industrial end markets.

Steady Revenue Growth

Sustained revenue expansion across 2021–2026 indicates improving demand and increasing scale rather than reliance on a single short-term sales event. Continued top-line growth can broaden the customer and product base, support operating leverage, and provide a foundation for rebuilding profitability over the next several quarters.

Manageable Leverage And Expanding Equity

Moderate leverage and steadily expanding equity provide financial capacity to support operations and selective investment without indicating excessive balance-sheet strain. This foundation should help Moresco absorb normal industrial volatility and preserve strategic flexibility, even as absolute debt has risen from its 2022 low.

Bears Say

Volatile Profitability

The sharp variation in margins shows that revenue growth has not translated into consistently durable earnings. Cyclical and price-cost pressures can still reduce operating profitability, making future results more sensitive to industrial conditions and limiting confidence in the persistence of the recent earnings recovery.

Inconsistent Cash Conversion

Uneven operating cash flow and free cash flow conversion indicate that reported earnings have not consistently become available cash. Working-capital or investment swings can therefore constrain internally funded growth, dividends, or debt reduction, while weaker conversion would increase dependence on balance-sheet resources during downturns.

Higher Absolute Debt

Although leverage ratios remain manageable, higher absolute debt reduces financial flexibility compared with the 2022 position. If profitability weakens again, interest and repayment obligations could absorb more cash and restrict investment capacity, making the balance sheet more exposed to another prolonged earnings downturn.

5018 FAQ

What was Moresco Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Moresco Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1330.00 and its highest was ¥3055.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Moresco Corporation’s market cap?
Moresco Corporation’s market cap is ¥25.61B.
When is Moresco Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Moresco Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Moresco Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 15, 2026. The company reported ¥85.41 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Moresco Corporation overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Moresco Corporation pay dividends?
Moresco Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.2%. See more information on Moresco Corporation dividends here
What is Moresco Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Moresco Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Moresco Corporation have?
Moresco Corporation has 9,696,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Moresco Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Moresco Corporation reported an EPS of ¥85.41 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.909%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Moresco Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5018
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