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Furukawa Co., Ltd.
(5715)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
¥4,531.00
▲(17.84% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is primarily held back by weak cash generation (negative free cash flow in 2025–2026 and low operating cash flow versus earnings) and softer recent profitability, despite an improving leverage profile. Technical indicators are constructive with the price above key moving averages and positive momentum, and valuation looks supportive with a low P/E and modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Improving Balance Sheet
Lower leverage and a larger equity base improve resilience against copper-price and industrial-demand cycles. This gives Furukawa greater financial flexibility to fund operations and absorb volatility without relying as heavily on external capital.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Conversion
Persistent negative free cash flow means reported profits are not consistently becoming available cash. If working-capital needs or investment remain elevated, Furukawa may need external funding, limiting financial flexibility and reducing the quality of earnings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving Balance Sheet
Lower leverage and a larger equity base improve resilience against copper-price and industrial-demand cycles. This gives Furukawa greater financial flexibility to fund operations and absorb volatility without relying as heavily on external capital.
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Furukawa Co., Ltd. (5715) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥137.51B
Dividend Yield1.89%
Average Volume (3M)340.98K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta (1Y)1.59
Revenue Growth10.17%
EPS Growth-15.24%
CountryJP
Employees2,855
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)441.23
Shares Outstanding32,545,567
10 Day Avg. Volume344,300
30 Day Avg. Volume340,983
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.45
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.67
P/FCF Ratio-96.88
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)244.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥237.61B
Furukawa Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1875, and known as Furukawa Mining Co., Ltd. until its rebranding in 1989, Furukawa Co.,Ltd. is a diversified global enterprise. Operating through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures and markets a broad spect...
How the Company Makes Money
Furukawa Co., Ltd. makes money primarily by selling copper and copper-alloy products (and related nonferrous metal products) to industrial customers. Revenue is generated through (1) product sales volume multiplied by unit pricing that is typicall...
Furukawa Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 222.71B | 211.08B | 201.22B | 188.25B | 214.19B | 199.10B |
| Gross Profit | 35.13B | 32.20B | 29.86B | 28.62B | 29.07B | 26.39B |
| EBITDA | 24.51B | 24.30B | 30.58B | 28.15B | 13.12B | 13.57B |
| Net Income | 14.41B | 12.78B | 18.62B | 16.10B | 6.21B | 6.48B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 324.97B | 272.38B | 257.11B | 259.88B | 232.75B | 229.73B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 20.19B | 21.05B | 24.85B | 18.51B | 13.61B | 14.47B |
| Total Debt | 79.15B | 58.82B | 57.20B | 59.30B | 63.42B | 66.16B |
| Total Liabilities | 157.28B | 122.17B | 123.53B | 126.60B | 126.69B | 129.65B |
| Stockholders Equity | 160.91B | 147.23B | 130.81B | 129.91B | 102.95B | 97.25B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.46B | -7.66B | 3.83B | 2.53B | 3.26B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.41B | 5.00M | 10.49B | 6.15B | 8.77B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.12B | 15.10B | 1.92B | -1.62B | -5.86B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -9.66B | -9.23B | -8.45B | -5.93B | -6.57B |
Furukawa Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
3845.00
Price Trends
3861.60
Positive
3989.55
Positive
4241.70
Negative
Market Momentum
142.44
Positive
54.05
Neutral
25.27
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5715, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3845 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4232.25, below the 50-day MA of 3861.60, and below the 200-day MA of 4241.70, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 142.44 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 54.05 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.27 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:5715.
Furukawa Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | ¥2.77T | 11.50 | 11.97% | 2.68% | 21.72% | 995.36% | |
69 Neutral | ¥268.69B | 16.99 | 10.11% | 2.29% | 12.77% | 96.53% | |
68 Neutral | ¥683.41B | 7.13 | 13.21% | 2.04% | 6.91% | 956.99% | |
67 Neutral | ¥550.64B | 6.91 | 18.49% | 3.62% | 29.07% | 266.58% | |
65 Neutral | ¥137.51B | 9.61 | 9.99% | 2.09% | 10.17% | -15.24% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | ¥19.16B | 3.16 | 61.43% | 4.55% | 9.75% | ― |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Furukawa Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Furukawa Lifts Earnings Outlook on Strong Operations and Asset Sale Gains
Aug 13, 2026
Furukawa Co., Ltd. has sharply revised upward its forecasts for the second quarter to September 30, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥126.2 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥8.3 billion, far above its prior guidance, d...
Furukawa Posts Strong Q1 Earnings and Lifts Full-Year Sales Outlook
Aug 13, 2026
Furukawa Co., Ltd. reported strong consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with net sales rising 23.9% year on year to ¥60.2 billion and operating profit jumping 58.5% to ¥3.9 billion. Ordinary profit increased 17.9% to...
Furukawa Books ¥6 Billion Extraordinary Gain on Sale of Former Australian Smelter Site
Aug 12, 2026
Furukawa Co., Ltd. announced that its consolidated subsidiary PKC Properties Pty. Ltd. has completed the transfer of a former copper smelter site in Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia, on August 10, 2026. The sale follows the suspension of co...
Furukawa Completes Treasury Share Disposal for Restricted Stock Compensation
Jul 24, 2026
Furukawa Co., Ltd. has completed payment procedures for the disposal of 7,498 shares of its treasury stock as part of a restricted share compensation plan for internal directors. The shares were disposed of at ¥3,680 per share, for a total va...
Furukawa Launches Long-Term Restricted Share Plan for Directors
Jun 26, 2026
Furukawa Co., Ltd. has approved the disposal of 7,498 treasury shares as restricted share compensation for five internal directors, priced at ¥3,680 per share for a total of ¥27,592,640. The move follows earlier shareholder approval of a...
Furukawa Lifts Dividend as Profit Falls and Forecasts Margins to Tighten
May 29, 2026
Furukawa reported consolidated net sales of ¥211.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 4.9% year on year, with operating profit rising 15.7% to ¥11.3 billion and ordinary profit jumping 41.5% to ¥13.7 billion. Profi...
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