SHECF Stock Chart & Stats
$37.10
-$2.98(-8.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$37.10
-$2.98(-8.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.74 - $50.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume782.00
Average Volume (3M)1.89K
Market Cap
$73.08B
Enterprise Value$11.82M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.66T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$260.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)256.62
Shares Outstanding1,984,995,800
10 Day Avg. Volume930
30 Day Avg. Volume1,892
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.96
Price to Book (P/B)2.63
Price to Sales (P/S)4.57
P/FCF Ratio32.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.50Price Target Upside65.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High & Sustainable ProfitabilityShin‑Etsu’s persistently high gross and operating margins reflect durable pricing power, manufacturing scale and process efficiency. These margin levels support strong cash generation and reinvestment capacity, underpinning long‑term earnings resilience versus peers in chemicals and materials.
Very Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and steadily expanding equity provide financial flexibility to fund capex, R&D or M&A without stressing liquidity. A conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk and supports continuity of investment through industry cycles, strengthening long‑term stability.
Semiconductor Materials FranchiseLeadership in silicon wafers and semiconductor materials gives Shin‑Etsu structural exposure to secular semiconductor demand and high barriers to entry. Long‑term supply contracts and specification-dependent products generate recurring revenue and higher stickiness, supporting durable cash flows.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue & Free Cash FlowMeaningful swings in free cash flow and revenue make forecasting and capital allocation harder. Variable FCF driven by capex timing or working capital can compress returns during down cycles and complicate dividend/capital return planning, reducing predictability for investors over months.
2026 Profit Step-downA decline in gross and operating profit in 2026 despite revenue growth signals margin erosion from cost inflation, mix shift or pricing pressure. If structural, this could lower long‑term returns on capital and weaken the company’s high‑margin profile that underpins cash generation.
Exposure To Commodity Cycles (PVC/chlor-alkali)Significant exposure to commodity PVC and chlor‑alkali ties part of the business to energy/feedstock price swings and cyclical demand. These structural commodity volatilities can depress margins and revenue during downturns, partially offsetting strengths in higher‑value segments.
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SHECF FAQ
What was Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd lowest stock price was $26.74 and its highest was $50.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s market cap?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s market cap is $73.08B.
When is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $0.442 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.425 by $0.017.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd pay dividends?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.372 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.94%. See more information on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd dividends here
What is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd have?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd has 1,984,995,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd reported an EPS of $0.442 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.425. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.752%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SHECF
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Company Description
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. provides infrastructure, electronics, and functional materials in Japan. The company operates through Infrastructure Materials, Functional Materials, Electronics Materials, and Processing & Specialized Services segments. It offers polyvinyl chloride resin, caustic soda, methanol, chloromethanes, and polyvinyl alcohol; and semiconductor silicon, rare earth magnets, semiconductor encapsulating materials, LED packaging materials, photoresists, photomask blanks, and synthetic quartz products. The company also sells silicones, cellulose derivatives, silicon metal, synthetic pheromones, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, liquid fluoroelastomers, pellicles, and silicon anode material for lithium-ion batteries. In addition, it is involved in the processed plastics; export of technologies and plants; export and import of products; and engineering activities. The company was formerly known as Shin-Etsu Nitrogen Fertilizer Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1940. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
SHECF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$61.50
▲(65.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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