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4114.T

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Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. · Basic Materials · Japan · $2.4B · Avg Vol: $16M/d

79
StockRank
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Q
54
V
57
M
65
P/E (TTM)
23.6x
ROE
5.9%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
4.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.: clears the 50 floor (Q54/V56/M64) but not the 60 strong bar, and carries no corroborating filing signal (no net insider buying, no active buyback). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. produces and supplies a wide range of basic chemicals, including acrylic acid, superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), and catalysts, used in hygiene products, coatings, and automotive industries. It is a global leader in superabsorbent polymers, benefiting from proprietary technology and large-scale, efficient production capabilities. Nippon Shokubai is a research-intensive chemical company known for its innovation in functional materials and catalysts, holding significant intellectual property in its core product areas.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (JPY)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue369.3B419.6B392.0B409.3B399.9B2.0%412.5B758.6B776.6B39.4%
EPS (JPY)148.72122.0770.48113.90112.15-6.8%107.45148.95133.319.0%
Shares163.2M157.3M154.5M151.5M147.8M-9.5%147.8M
Debt52.2B50.9B39.0B41.4B58.7B3.0%65.8B
Equity343.9B362.2B383.4B383.0B396.6B3.6%
Op CF35.1B41.4B57.9B47.0B53.5B11.2%51.0B
Inv CF-23.2B-26.0B-15.7B-30.5B-48.3B
Fin CF-10.8B-17.3B-28.4B-16.8B-9.8B
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PRICE (1Y)+14.3%
13.8414.7815.7216.6617.60Jul 30Aug 21Sep 11
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$16.16
RSI (14)
31.9
52W High
$17.80
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
54
ROIC
4.8%50.2
ROE
5.9%55.2
GP/Assets
14.5%52.9
Op. Margin
10.0%61.7
FCF/Assets
0.7%48.9
Piotroski
547.2
Int. Cover
19.3x72.0
D/E Ratio
0.16x53.5
Current Ratio
2.06x51.5
Value
57
P/E (TTM)
23.6x40.3
EV/EBITDA
7.1x74.1
P/FCF
101.1x14.3
P/B
1.0x79.0
P/S
0.9x67.5
Div Yield
4.3%85.2
Momentum
65
52W High %
91%86.0
RS 6M
-15%46.0
SMA 50/200
1.09x76.5
EPS Rev 4W
+3.4%83.9
EPS Rev 12W
+1.9%74.9
EPS Improve
-11%15.5
Q Growth
134%75.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.4B
P/E (Forward)
26.5x
Gross Margin
19.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 4114.T are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
4114.TNippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.(you)$2.4B79Buy
4368.TFuso Chemical Co.,Ltd.$2.0B77Buy
3405.TKuraray Co., Ltd.$3.5B75Buy
4272.TNippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.$1.9B87Strong Buy
4041.TNippon Soda Co., Ltd.$1.3B85Strong Buy
4042.TTosoh Corporation$5.1B84Strong Buy
4061.TDenka Company Limited$1.8B59Hold
4005.TSumitomo Chemical Company, Limited$5.7B91Strong Buy
4021.TNissan Chemical Corporation$6.8B92Strong Buy
4091.TNippon Sanso Holdings Corporation$15.1B76Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.7% · P/E 14.0x · Gross margin 24.4%

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114.T): Stock Score Summary

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.: clears the 50 floor (Q54/V56/M64) but not the 60 strong bar, and carries no corroborating filing signal (no net insider buying, no active buyback). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. produces and supplies a wide range of basic chemicals, including acrylic acid, superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), and catalysts, used in hygiene products, coatings, and automotive industries. It is a global leader in superabsorbent polymers, benefiting from proprietary technology and large-scale, efficient production capabilities. Nippon Shokubai is a research-intensive chemical company known for its innovation in functional materials and catalysts, holding significant intellectual property in its core product areas.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.16
Market Cap$2.4B
P/E (TTM)23.64
P/E (Forward)26.50
Price/Book0.95
Return on Equity5.9%
Return on Invested Capital4.8%
Debt/Equity0.16x
Gross Margin19.9%
Operating Margin10.0%
Revenue Growth19.8%
Dividend Yield4.3%
Free Cash Flow$24M

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. operates in the Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s (4114.T) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114.T) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (57), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114.T) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114.T) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. in?
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (Japan).