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Chuo Spring Co., Ltd.
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥4,208.00
▲(19.89% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:04/29/26
The score is supported by attractive valuation (low P/E) and a technically constructive uptrend. These positives are tempered by financial-performance risks—especially inconsistent free cash flow and uncertainty around the sustainability of the 2026 profitability jump despite a strong, low-leverage balance sheet.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Very low leverage and a strong equity base after reducing debt materially in 2026 improves financial resilience. This conservatively positioned balance sheet gives the company flexibility to absorb cyclical auto demand shocks, fund capex or R&D, and preserve supplier/customer credibility over months.
Negative Factors
Weak cash conversion
Repeated negative free cash flow in most years indicates profits often fail to translate into durable cash, limiting capacity for dividends, debt reduction, or opportunistic investment. This cash conversion weakness constrains financial flexibility across product cycles and capital needs in the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
Very low leverage and a strong equity base after reducing debt materially in 2026 improves financial resilience. This conservatively positioned balance sheet gives the company flexibility to absorb cyclical auto demand shocks, fund capex or R&D, and preserve supplier/customer credibility over months.
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Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. (5992) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥94.75B
Dividend Yield1.61%
Average Volume (3M)29.82K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.6
Beta (1Y)0.71
Revenue Growth0.65%
EPS Growth569.85%
CountryJP
Employees3,017
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)59.03
Shares Outstanding25,542,397
10 Day Avg. Volume34,360
30 Day Avg. Volume29,816
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.83
P/FCF Ratio-81.70
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Chuo Spring Co.,Ltd. is a global manufacturer and distributor of springs and control cables, with operations spanning Japan, the United States, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. The company's diverse product portfolio encompasses a wide arra...
How the Company Makes Money
Chuo Spring makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling springs and related components to customers in the automotive supply chain (e.g., vehicle OEMs and tier suppliers). Revenue is generated through contracted or order-based sales of thes...
Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 110.94B | 110.87B | 110.16B | 100.98B | 92.77B | 82.14B |
| Gross Profit | 14.67B | 12.96B | 14.08B | 10.18B | 9.00B | 10.20B |
| EBITDA | 9.42B | 8.00B | 8.81B | 4.97B | 4.10B | 5.32B |
| Net Income | 1.49B | 12.42B | 1.86B | 1.99B | 481.96M | 1.80B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 139.52B | 154.91B | 142.91B | 153.57B | 107.12B | 104.55B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 20.63B | 32.27B | 21.67B | 21.13B | 10.02B | 7.88B |
| Total Debt | 24.19B | 23.86B | 24.12B | 24.06B | 11.56B | 6.98B |
| Total Liabilities | 59.33B | 62.67B | 61.86B | 61.18B | 38.55B | 33.13B |
| Stockholders Equity | 75.96B | 87.73B | 76.75B | 87.91B | 64.24B | 67.10B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.12B | 1.44B | -964.02M | -1.37B | -3.41B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 6.89B | 9.52B | 5.74B | 2.34B | 208.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 4.91B | -8.07B | -6.68B | -3.62B | -3.80B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.15B | -901.01M | 11.72B | 3.38B | -635.87M |
Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Neutral
3510.00
Price Trends
3827.30
Negative
3677.03
Positive
3523.29
Positive
Market Momentum
-5.83
Positive
43.77
Neutral
23.76
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5992, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3510 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3824.50, below the 50-day MA of 3827.30, and below the 200-day MA of 3523.29, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -5.83 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.77 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.76 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:5992.
Chuo Spring Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥767.35B | 27.53 | ― | 2.60% | 1.89% | -39.75% | |
75 Outperform | ¥217.29B | 15.90 | 7.50% | 5.39% | -1.82% | 23.07% | |
70 Outperform | ¥94.75B | 7.63 | ― | 1.61% | 0.65% | 569.85% | |
68 Neutral | ¥4.05B | 12.42 | ― | 4.39% | 5.23% | 38.19% | |
64 Neutral | ¥166.56B | 6.32 | 13.11% | 2.87% | 9.86% | 120.23% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
48 Neutral | ¥227.16B | 184.88 | ― | 1.93% | <0.01% | -83.75% |
* General Sector Average
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