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KATO WORKS CO., LTD. (6390) Price & Analysis

6390 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,223.00¥3.00(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 1,250JPY 1,300JPY 1,3503 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 1,214.00 - JPY 1,233.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,172.00 - JPY 1,783.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,220.00
Volume
52.00K
Average Volume (3M)
44.00K
Market Cap
JPY 14.33B
Enterprise Value
JPY 42.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 10.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 39.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
2.7
Beta
0.90
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
5.72%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Manageable Balance Sheet

Although leverage remains meaningful for a cyclical machinery company, debt-to-equity improved from earlier periods and equity is still sizeable. This provides some financial resilience and reduces immediate balance-sheet distress risk.

Earnings Rebound

The return to positive net income in 2026 indicates that earnings can recover after a weak period. This suggests some operating resilience, although the simultaneous operating loss means the improvement requires further confirmation.

Historical Operating Cash Generation

Positive operating cash flow across 2021–2023 shows the business has previously converted operations into cash. That history provides a foundation for recovery if working-capital swings and elevated cash needs normalize.

Bears Say

Persistent Negative Cash Flow

Sustained negative operating and free cash flow weakens internally funded growth and may increase reliance on debt or other balance-sheet funding. The multi-year pattern indicates a structural cash-conversion risk rather than a single-period issue.

Volatile Profitability

Large swings between losses and profits make earnings quality and forecasting less reliable. The 2026 operating loss despite positive net income further suggests that reported recovery may not yet represent sustainable improvement in the core business.

Uneven Demand And Reduced Flexibility

Choppy revenue signals an uneven demand environment, while declining assets and equity reduce financial flexibility. Combined with meaningful leverage for a cyclical industrial company, this can amplify pressure during weaker demand periods.

KATO WORKS CO., LTD. News

6390 FAQ

What was KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥1172.00 and its highest was ¥1783.00 in the past 12 months.
What is KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s market cap?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥14.33B.
When is KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported -¥1.59 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is KATO WORKS CO., LTD. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does KATO WORKS CO., LTD. pay dividends?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.72%. See more information on KATO WORKS CO., LTD. dividends here
What is KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does KATO WORKS CO., LTD. have?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD. has 11,743,587 shares outstanding.
What happened to KATO WORKS CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KATO WORKS CO., LTD. reported an EPS of -¥1.59 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.673%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KATO WORKS CO., LTD.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6390
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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