Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. (8996) Stock Price & Analysis

8996 Stock Chart & Stats

NT$1,180.00-NT$110.00(-8.53%)

At close: Nov 06 12:30 AM EST

Day’s Range: TWD 1,165.00 - TWD 1,240.00
52-Week Range: TWD 462.00 - TWD 1,800.00
Previous Close: TWD 1,290.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 3.45M
Market Cap: TWD 110.33B
Enterprise Value: TWD 144.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): TWD 2.61B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): TWD 2.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 91.8
Beta: 1.63
Next Earnings: Nov 10, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: 4.78
Last Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 27, 2026
Dividend Yield: 0.39%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth And Profitability

The combination of strong 2025 revenue growth and a healthy net margin indicates that the company is converting increased demand into meaningful earnings. If sustained, this provides internal resources for reinvestment and supports a stronger earnings base over the next several quarters.

Improving Capital Structure

The substantial reduction in debt-to-equity indicates improving capitalization and lower balance-sheet leverage than in prior years. This strengthens financial flexibility, reduces pressure from debt obligations, and gives the company a sounder foundation for managing industrial-cycle fluctuations.

Specialized Processing Business

The company provides specialized processing that enhances the performance and durability of manufactured parts, giving its services a direct functional role in industrial supply chains. This type of production expertise can support recurring demand where customers require consistent material properties.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

The sharp decline in operating and free cash flow shows that accounting earnings are translating into cash less efficiently. Weaker conversion can constrain internally funded investment, increase reliance on financing, and make results more vulnerable when working-capital needs or reinvestment rise.

Margin Compression

Margin compression alongside accelerating revenue suggests that growth is currently carrying higher costs or less favorable mix and pricing. If this persists, incremental sales may contribute less profit, limiting operating leverage and reducing the durability of the company’s earnings expansion.

Cyclicality And Earnings Variability

Material absolute debt combined with variable returns on equity leaves the company more exposed to uneven industrial conditions and execution outcomes. During weaker periods, fluctuating earnings could reduce financial flexibility and make debt management and shareholder returns less consistent.

8996 FAQ

What was Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was TWD 462.00 and its highest was TWD 1800.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s market cap is TWD 110.33B.

When is Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 10, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is today.

How were Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2026. The company reported TWD 2.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of TWD 2.73 by -TWD 0.58.

Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. pays a ― dividend of TWD 4.555 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.39%. See more information on Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 4.78.

How many shares outstanding does Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. have?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. has 93,501,530 shares outstanding.

What happened to Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of TWD 2.15 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of TWD 2.73. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.93%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TW:8996

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