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Union Tool Co. (JP:6278)
:6278
Japanese Market
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Union Tool Co.

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Neutral 64 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
¥15,376.00
▲(70.28% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is driven primarily by strong underlying fundamentals—high and consistent margins and a fortress balance sheet with zero debt—tempered by a sharp deterioration in 2025 free cash flow. Technical indicators are currently weak, and valuation is a meaningful headwind given the high P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong and consistent profitability
Sustained gross and EBIT margins indicate pricing power, efficient operations, and a resilient earnings model. This profitability provides internal funding capacity and should remain supportive over the next several quarters if demand remains stable.
Negative Factors
Sharp deterioration in free cash flow
Near-breakeven free cash flow despite strong reported profits signals heavy reinvestment and/or working-capital drag. If persistent, weaker cash conversion could constrain shareholder returns and reduce the earnings quality investors can rely on.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong and consistent profitability
Sustained gross and EBIT margins indicate pricing power, efficient operations, and a resilient earnings model. This profitability provides internal funding capacity and should remain supportive over the next several quarters if demand remains stable.
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Union Tool Co. (6278) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Union Tool Co. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Union Tool Co. manufactures and distributes a diverse range of cutting implements, linear motion systems, and machinery for metal processing, catering to both the Japanese domestic market and international clients. Their extensive product line fea...

Union Tool Co. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong profitability (gross margin ~40% and EBIT margin ~21–22% in 2024–2025) and an exceptionally conservative balance sheet with zero debt in 2025 support a high score. The main offset is weaker cash-flow quality in 2025, with free cash flow near breakeven versus robust levels in 2024, suggesting reinvestment or working-capital drag.
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
95
Very Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue48.97B40.16B32.61B25.34B29.09B28.17B
Gross Profit20.36B16.04B13.10B8.94B11.52B10.55B
EBITDA16.20B11.65B9.82B6.76B10.01B7.87B
Net Income9.22B6.11B5.28B3.08B5.00B3.80B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets131.34B88.20B78.86B70.61B69.14B64.53B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments47.70B18.11B18.13B20.07B20.97B17.58B
Total Debt219.00M0.00427.00M186.00M890.00M313.00M
Total Liabilities11.78B8.20B5.72B3.32B5.51B5.47B
Stockholders Equity119.56B80.00B73.14B67.28B63.63B59.06B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow0.0076.00M3.18B228.00M4.18B3.21B
Operating Cash Flow0.007.51B7.28B4.69B6.71B5.83B
Investing Cash Flow0.00-6.80B-7.27B-5.01B-1.96B-3.16B
Financing Cash Flow0.00-2.26B-1.68B-1.61B-1.55B-1.44B

Union Tool Co. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price9030.00
Price Trends
50DMA
17663.99
Negative
100DMA
18908.14
Negative
200DMA
15010.31
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-1149.82
Positive
RSI
34.13
Neutral
STOCH
10.43
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6278, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 9030 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 15272.50, below the 50-day MA of 17663.99, and below the 200-day MA of 15010.31, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1149.82 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.43 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:6278.

Union Tool Co. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
81
Outperform
¥330.30B14.3911.26%2.47%12.95%66.36%
75
Outperform
¥20.42B11.743.31%7.28%33.22%
70
Outperform
¥235.86B12.252.33%23.70%56.28%
64
Neutral
¥257.57B26.101.17%39.69%58.96%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
60
Neutral
¥129.15B17.853.95%2.30%3.28%58.68%
43
Neutral
¥13.92B-0.51-1.43%-1450.24%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:6278
Union Tool Co.
13,330.00
4,727.56
54.96%
JP:6136
OSG
3,588.00
1,646.83
84.84%
JP:6474
Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.
5,450.00
2,041.51
59.89%
JP:6101
Tsugami Corp.
5,030.00
2,810.76
126.65%
JP:6157
NS Tool Co., Ltd.
818.00
67.22
8.95%
JP:6464
Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd
346.00
-16.00
-4.42%

Union Tool Co. Corporate Events

Union Tool Delivers Strong Half-Year Profits and Hikes Dividend
Aug 6, 2026
Union Tool Co. reported a sharp improvement in its semi-annual results for the period ended June 2026, with net sales rising 48.3% year on year to ¥27.1 billion and operating profit jumping 81.4% to ¥7.6 billion. Ordinary profit more tha...
Union Tool Lifts Full-Year Outlook and Dividends on AI-Driven Demand Surge
Aug 6, 2026
Union Tool reported that first-half FY2026 results far outpaced its earlier guidance, with net sales, operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent all significantly above forecast, helped by robust overseas demand for server pa...
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