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Idemitsu Kosan Co
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,438.00
▲(12.08% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (better leverage, earnings rebound, and positive FY2026 free cash flow) and strong valuation (very low P/E with a moderate dividend yield). This is tempered by the business’s cyclicality and thin margins, plus only neutral-to-modestly positive technical signals.
Positive Factors
Earnings Recovery
The earnings rebound indicates improved profitability despite softer revenue, suggesting better operating execution or business mix. If sustained, stronger earnings can support reinvestment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Revenue Decline and Thin Margins
Lower revenue and thin profitability leave limited cushion against weaker product spreads, higher costs, or demand softness. Small changes in operating conditions can therefore produce disproportionate effects on earnings and cash generation.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Earnings Recovery
The earnings rebound indicates improved profitability despite softer revenue, suggesting better operating execution or business mix. If sustained, stronger earnings can support reinvestment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
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Idemitsu Kosan Co (5019) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.69T
Dividend Yield2.65%
Average Volume (3M)3.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.3
Beta (1Y)0.79
Revenue Growth-2.72%
EPS Growth3087.62%
CountryJP
Employees14,392
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)315.74
Shares Outstanding1,223,217,500
10 Day Avg. Volume3,061,590
30 Day Avg. Volume3,220,776
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)0.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.23
P/FCF Ratio7.95
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,360.00Price Target Upside6.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)125.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥9.53T
Idemitsu Kosan Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., a diversified global energy and materials company founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1911, conducts extensive business operations both domestically and internationally. Its broad portfolio spans petroleum, basic chemicals, high-p...
How the Company Makes Money
Idemitsu Kosan makes money primarily by manufacturing, distributing, and selling energy and chemical products across domestic and international markets. Key revenue streams include: (1) Petroleum refining & fuels sales: The company purchases crude...
Idemitsu Kosan Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.53T | 8.11T | 9.19T | 8.72T | 9.46T | 6.69T |
| Gross Profit | 1.09T | 754.49B | 689.41B | 847.12B | 794.02B | 884.18B |
| EBITDA | 678.18B | 345.21B | 280.17B | 455.57B | 477.47B | 513.55B |
| Net Income | 384.18B | 171.91B | 104.05B | 228.52B | 253.65B | 279.50B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.06T | 5.33T | 4.78T | 5.01T | 4.87T | 4.60T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 377.66B | 212.31B | 165.76B | 139.32B | 105.19B | 140.28B |
| Total Debt | 2.30T | 1.36T | 1.24T | 1.34T | 1.50T | 1.36T |
| Total Liabilities | 4.38T | 3.38T | 3.04T | 3.20T | 3.24T | 3.16T |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.65T | 1.92T | 1.72T | 1.80T | 1.61T | 1.41T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 237.56B | 390.19B | 306.53B | -118.41B | 51.37B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 392.43B | 476.74B | 377.39B | -32.84B | 146.11B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -275.73B | -111.41B | -65.81B | 74.81B | -105.60B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -120.83B | -350.56B | -280.51B | -95.15B | -36.03B |
Idemitsu Kosan Co Technical Analysis
Positive
1283.00
Price Trends
1279.72
Positive
1346.32
Positive
1305.46
Positive
Market Momentum
23.80
Negative
57.46
Neutral
83.37
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5019, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1283 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1317.18, above the 50-day MA of 1279.72, and below the 200-day MA of 1305.46, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 23.80 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.46 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 83.37 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:5019.
Idemitsu Kosan Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | ¥23.03B | 17.05 | ― | 4.50% | 4.47% | 57.49% | |
73 Outperform | ¥253.87B | 11.60 | ― | 3.19% | -3.25% | 28.06% | |
72 Outperform | ¥3.62T | 5.12 | 8.16% | 2.57% | 2.30% | 437.64% | |
71 Outperform | ¥124.44B | 13.91 | ― | 2.57% | -0.31% | -25.03% | |
70 Outperform | ¥1.69T | 4.30 | 9.71% | 2.78% | -2.72% | 3087.62% | |
67 Neutral | ¥79.93B | 16.31 | ― | 1.37% | -2.76% | 56.84% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% |
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Idemitsu Kosan Co Corporate Events
Idemitsu Kosan Posts Sharp Profit Rebound and Confirms Unchanged Q1 Results
Aug 14, 2026
Idemitsu Kosan reported consolidated revenue of ¥2.27 trillion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 23.8% year-on-year, with operating income rebounding sharply to ¥307.5 billion and income attributable to owners of the parent su...
Idemitsu Kosan Outlines Q1 FY2026 Results and Progress Under Medium-Term Plan
Aug 7, 2026
Idemitsu Kosan released a presentation on its first-quarter FY2026 results, outlining progress under its medium-term management plan and the performance of its petroleum segment. The materials highlight the company’s financial results, volum...
Idemitsu Kosan Posts Profit Surge in Q1 as It Shifts to IFRS, Keeps Dividend Outlook
Aug 7, 2026
Idemitsu Kosan reported a sharp rebound in profitability for the three months ended June 30, 2026, with revenue up 23.8% year on year to ¥2.27 trillion and income attributable to owners of the parent surging more than sevenfold to ¥217.5...
Idemitsu Kosan Completes ¥30 Billion Share Buyback and Sets 2027 Share Cancellation
Jun 11, 2026
Idemitsu Kosan has completed a ¥30 billion share buyback program authorized in November 2025, acquiring a total of 21,393,000 common shares through market purchases between March 18 and June 10, 2026. This tranche included 3,761,100 shares bo...
Idemitsu Kosan Nears Monetary Limit of Share Buyback Program
Jun 1, 2026
Idemitsu Kosan has disclosed the latest status of its ongoing share buyback program, reporting the purchase of 8,557,900 common shares on the market between May 1 and May 31, 2026, for a total of approximately 11.6 billion yen. These acquisitions ...
Idemitsu Kosan Corrects DE&I and Training Data in Medium-Term Plan
May 26, 2026
Idemitsu Kosan has issued a correction to elements of its Medium-term Management Plan for fiscal years 2026 to 2030, specifically revising previously disclosed data on diversity, equity and inclusion and employee training investments for FY2025. T...
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