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Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. (9171) Stock Price & Analysis
9171 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 1,337.00 - JPY 1,345.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 1,321.00 - JPY 2,178.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 1,372.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 1,997
- Market Cap
- JPY 17.41B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 29.18B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 12.49B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 18.93B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 5.2
- Beta
- 0.91
- Next Earnings
- Nov 06, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 2.19%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability
The sharp FY2026 revenue rebound, together with higher net margins and continued operating profitability, indicates stronger recent business performance. If this improvement persists, it can support greater reinvestment capacity and strengthen the company’s earnings base over the next several quarters.
Lower Leverage
Materially lower leverage and a steadily expanding equity base improve financial resilience compared with earlier years. Reduced debt dependence can lower balance-sheet pressure, preserve financing flexibility, and give management more capacity to withstand cyclical shipping conditions.
Positive Operating Cash Flow
Positive operating cash flow and free cash flow show that the business generated cash after operating needs and investment in FY2026. This provides internal funding for fleet-related requirements, debt service, or shareholder returns, even though the cash trend is not consistently strong.
Bears Say
Uneven Cash Conversion
The substantial decline in free cash flow and weaker conversion of earnings into cash reduce confidence in the durability of reported profits. Persistently uneven conversion could constrain internally funded investment and make capital allocation more dependent on operating-cycle conditions.
Modest Margins
Despite the rebound, the company’s operating margin remains modest relative to its revenue base, leaving limited protection if shipping conditions weaken. A thin operating cushion can make earnings more sensitive to changes in volumes, freight income, and vessel operating costs.
Cyclical Financial History
The history of elevated leverage, weaker returns, and very low profitability demonstrates that financial performance can vary materially across the cycle. This record tempers the recent recovery, because improved earnings and balance-sheet quality may not remain stable through weaker shipping conditions.
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Company Description
Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd.
Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. operates extensively in both domestic and international marine transportation. The company manages the shipment of a wide variety of goods, including paper products, recycled paper, cast and forged steel items, starch, automobiles, and everyday consumer merchandise. Its offerings extend to integrated land and sea logistics, providing services such as cargo handling (loading and unloading) and full collection and delivery solutions. Additionally, Kuribayashi employs coastal tugboats and barges for the specialized transport of substantial items like pressure vessels for oil refineries and blades for wind turbines. The firm also engages in wholesale trade of produce, specifically fruits and vegetables, and provides tramp services for bulk freight such as steel, unrefined sugar, rice, fertilizers, and various ores. Beyond its core shipping activities, the company manages ferry services, operates hotels, and handles general ship operations. Furthermore, it generates revenue from leasing commercial real estate, including retail outlets. Founded in 1894, Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Shipping
- CEO
- Hirokichi Kuribayashi
- Employees
- 1,110
- Website
- www.kuribayashishosen.com
- Address
- Shin-Otemachi Building, Tokyo, TY, 100-0004, JP
Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd. (9171) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| Technical Analysis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |
