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KITAKEI CO., LTD. (9872) Stock Price & Analysis

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9872 Stock Chart & Stats

¥956.00¥5.00(0.53%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥940¥950¥960Aug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 18Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
JPY 949.00 - JPY 956.00
52-Week Range
JPY 854.00 - JPY 999.00
Previous Close
JPY 951.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
11.14K
Market Cap
JPY 8.87B
Enterprise Value
-JPY 1.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 11.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 265.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
15.7
Beta
0.30
Next Earnings
Dec 18, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 19, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.93%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

A virtually debt-free balance sheet materially lowers financial risk and preserves flexibility across cycles. This allows the company to fund operations, absorb demand shocks in construction markets, and prioritize strategic investment or working-capital needs without relying on external financing.

Stable Equity Base

A stable-to-growing equity base supports sustained asset expansion and reduces dependency on short-term borrowing. For a distributor in building materials, this fosters long-term supplier relationships, supports inventory financing internally, and enables measured capex or targeted M&A without stressing the balance sheet.

Improving Gross Margin

An improving gross margin indicates better sourcing, pricing, or product mix control—structural levers that enhance long-term profitability. If maintained, higher gross margin provides room to absorb SG&A or commodity cost swings and can support recovery in operating margins as revenue stabilizes.

Bears Say

Revenue Contraction

Sustained revenue declines reduce scale benefits and weaken bargaining power with suppliers and customers. For a building-materials distributor, shrinking top line risks higher per-unit costs, less efficient route-to-market economics, and makes it harder to restore operating leverage without clear demand or market-share gains.

Thin & Compressing Margins

Very thin operating and net margins leave limited buffer against raw-material, freight, or wage inflation. Persistent margin compression undermines returns on capital, limits reinvestment capacity, and increases sensitivity to volume declines—weakening long-term competitive positioning in a low-margin distribution business.

Negative Cash Generation In 2025

Material negative operating and free cash flow signals working-capital stress or higher cash outlays, eroding financial flexibility despite low debt. If cash conversion remains weak, the company may need to draw reserves, delay investments, or seek external funding, all of which impair durable operational execution.

9872 FAQ

What was KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?
KITAKEI CO., LTD. lowest stock price was ¥854.00 and its highest was ¥999.00 in the past 12 months.
What is KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s market cap?
KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s market cap is ¥8.87B.
When is KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s earnings last quarter?
KITAKEI CO., LTD. released its earnings results on Oct 02, 2026. The company reported ¥12.93 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is KITAKEI CO., LTD. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does KITAKEI CO., LTD. pay dividends?
KITAKEI CO., LTD. pays a Annually dividend of ¥28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.93%. See more information on KITAKEI CO., LTD. dividends here
What is KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate?
KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does KITAKEI CO., LTD. have?
KITAKEI CO., LTD. has 10,011,841 shares outstanding.
What happened to KITAKEI CO., LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KITAKEI CO., LTD. reported an EPS of ¥12.93 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.25%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KITAKEI CO., LTD.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9872
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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