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Kyoei Steel Ltd. (5440) Stock Price & Analysis

5440 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,787.00-¥49.00(-2.67%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
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Day’s Range
JPY 1,727.00 - JPY 1,857.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,692.00 - JPY 2,696.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,836.00
Volume
98.40K
Average Volume (3M)
117.97K
Market Cap
JPY 77.66B
Enterprise Value
JPY 130.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 55.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 85.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
10.1
Beta
0.72
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 31, 2027
Dividend Yield
5.04%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Scrap-based EAF Business Model

Kyoei's EAF, scrap-centric production is a durable structural advantage: it provides flexible, lower-capex steelmaking and ties the company to recycling/commodity inputs. This supports resilient supply economics and alignment with construction demand for rebar over multi-year cycles.

Improving Leverage

A falling debt-to-equity ratio and rising equity indicate strengthening balance-sheet resilience. Improved leverage reduces interest burden and increases financial flexibility to withstand cyclicality, fund maintenance capex, and sustain dividends across 2–6 month horizons and beyond.

Stable Operating Margins

Consistent EBIT margins and a rising gross margin reflect durable operational efficiency and cost control in a cyclical industry. Stable operating profitability supports ongoing cash generation capacity and makes earnings less sensitive to short-term price swings in raw materials and product mix.

Bears Say

Volatile And Falling Free Cash Flow

A sharp drop in free cash flow signals volatility in cash conversion and raises questions about sustainable internal funding. Reduced FCF constrains reinvestment, dividend durability, and buffers against slower construction demand, increasing reliance on external financing in downturns.

Softening Revenue And Earnings Trend

Revenue and EPS trends have cooled after strong earlier growth, reducing visibility for medium-term topline expansion. For a construction-dependent steel supplier, persistent softer demand limits scaling of margins and may pressure unit economics if volumes fail to recover.

Large Absolute Debt Exposure

Even with improved leverage ratios, a sizeable nominal debt stock creates exposure to interest-rate moves and cyclical revenue drops. High absolute debt can restrict discretionary capex, elevate refinancing risk, and strain liquidity if industry downturns persist.

Kyoei Steel Ltd. News

5440 FAQ

What was Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kyoei Steel Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1692.00 and its highest was ¥2696.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s market cap?
Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s market cap is ¥77.66B.
When is Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Kyoei Steel Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2026. The company reported ¥30.44 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Kyoei Steel Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Kyoei Steel Ltd. pay dividends?
Kyoei Steel Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.04%. See more information on Kyoei Steel Ltd. dividends here
What is Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kyoei Steel Ltd. have?
Kyoei Steel Ltd. has 44,898,727 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kyoei Steel Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kyoei Steel Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥30.44 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.669%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kyoei Steel Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5440
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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