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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) Stock Price & Analysis

SHECF Stock Chart & Stats

$37.18-$0.84(-2.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$35$37.5$403 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$36.15 - $39.45
52-Week Range
$26.74 - $50.77
Previous Close
$38.02
Volume
782
Average Volume (3M)
2,668
Market Cap
$74.73B
Enterprise Value
$9.62T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$1.75T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$401.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
22.0
Beta
1.40
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.51
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
2.23%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

High & Sustainable Profitability

Shin‑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 Sheet

Extremely 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 Franchise

Leadership 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 Flow

Meaningful 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-down

A 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.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co News

SHECF FAQ

What was Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co lowest stock price was $26.74 and its highest was $50.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s market cap?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s market cap is $74.73B.
When is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 28, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 88 days.
How were Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s earnings last quarter?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported $0.541 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.517 by $0.024.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co pay dividends?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.368 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.23%. See more information on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co dividends here
What is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s EPS estimate?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s EPS estimate is 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co have?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has 1,984,995,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shin-Etsu Chemical Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co reported an EPS of $0.541 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.517. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.82%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SHECF
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