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Kimoto Co., Ltd. (7908) Stock Price & Analysis

7908 Stock Chart & Stats

¥231.00-¥1.00(-0.43%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 230JPY 235JPY 240JPY 2453 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 229.00 - JPY 234.00
52-Week Range
JPY 219.00 - JPY 301.00
Previous Close
JPY 232.00
Volume
167.70K
Average Volume (3M)
66.42K
Market Cap
JPY 10.89B
Enterprise Value
-JPY 439.84M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 10.51B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 24.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.9
Beta
1.23
Next Earnings
Feb 01, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
3.03%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet (near-zero Debt)

Near-zero debt materially lowers financial risk and gives management flexibility to fund operations, capital expenditure, or strategic moves without relying on external financing. Over 2–6 months this underpins resilience versus cyclical demand swings and supports long-term optionality.

Improved Profitability And Healthy Margins

Sustained gross margin near 38% and double-digit-ish operating margins indicate structural pricing power or efficient production for core films and processing technologies. The profit rebound from a 2023 loss shows durable operating improvements rather than a one-off, aiding medium-term cash generation.

Recent Positive Free Cash Flow Generation

Consistent free cash flow in 2025–2026 demonstrates the business can convert profits into spendable cash to fund capex, dividends, or strategic initiatives. Over the coming months this reduces reliance on external capital and supports shareholder returns or reinvestment.

Bears Say

Inconsistent Revenue Growth

Swinging top-line performance undermines predictability of margins and investment planning. If demand or mix remains uneven, pricing and fixed-cost absorption will vary, making earnings and strategic spending harder to forecast and increasing execution risk over the next 2–6 months.

Volatile Cash Conversion And Weak Operating Cash Flow

Low operating cash flow relative to accounting profit and volatile cash conversion point to working-capital swings or accrual differences. This creates short-term funding pressure and reduces certainty that accounting earnings will translate into usable cash for growth or distributions.

Low Returns On Equity And Under-earning Capital

Modest ROE despite a conservative balance sheet suggests the company may be underutilizing capital or facing structural demand limits. Over months this constrains shareholder value creation unless management can lift asset turnover or margins sustainably.

7908 FAQ

What was Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kimoto Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥219.00 and its highest was ¥301.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥10.89B.
When is Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Kimoto Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2026. The company reported ¥7.557 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Kimoto Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Kimoto Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Kimoto Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.03%. See more information on Kimoto Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kimoto Co., Ltd. have?
Kimoto Co., Ltd. has 54,772,564 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kimoto Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kimoto Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥7.557 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.431%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kimoto Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7908
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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