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Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. (5357) Price & Analysis

5357 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,653.00¥7.00(0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 1,650JPY 1,700JPY 1,750JPY 1,8003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 1,643.00 - JPY 1,662.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,629.00 - JPY 2,016.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,646.00
Volume
17.30K
Average Volume (3M)
54.41K
Market Cap
JPY 24.48B
Enterprise Value
JPY 26.91B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 6.31B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.1
Beta
0.46
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
5.44%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Exceptionally Low Leverage

A near debt-free balance sheet limits interest and refinancing risk, preserves flexibility through industrial cycles, and gives Yotai capacity to sustain investment, customer support, and shareholder distributions without relying heavily on external funding.

Steady Revenue And Solid Profitability

Consistent revenue expansion and industry-healthy margins indicate durable demand for Yotai’s refractory products and related services. This earnings base supports resilience, even though recent growth has moderated and profitability has normalized from its peak.

Improved Free Cash Flow

The shift to sustained positive free cash flow improves the company’s ability to fund maintenance, product development, and distributions internally. Although conversion remains uneven, the recent improvement strengthens financial self-reliance and reduces dependence on borrowing.

Bears Say

Moderating Growth And Margins

Slower revenue growth and lower margins reduce operating leverage and may constrain earnings expansion over the next several quarters. The normalization from 2024’s peak suggests recent profitability was not fully representative of the sustainable run rate.

Inconsistent Cash Conversion

Weak or volatile conversion of accounting profit into operating cash makes earnings quality less predictable and can limit internally funded growth. This remains a structural monitoring issue despite the recent return to positive free cash flow.

Exposure To Cyclical Industrial Demand

Demand is tied to steel, cement, metals, glass, petrochemical, and thermal-processing activity, exposing sales to industrial cycles. Lower customer utilization or delayed relining and maintenance can reduce product volumes and service opportunities.

Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. News

5357 FAQ

What was Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1629.00 and its highest was ¥2016.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥24.48B.
When is Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥24.76 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.44%. See more information on Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. have?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. has 19,594,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥24.76 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.262%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5357
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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