What is Koei Chemical Company, Limited's (4367.T) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (51), Value (53), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Koei Chemical Company, Limited have an economic moat?

Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Koei Chemical Company, Limited a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 Koei Chemical Company, Limited in?

Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Japan).

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Koei Chemical Company, Limited · Basic Materials · Japan · $75M · Avg Vol: $196K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

0.6%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

0.6%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Koei Chemical is a small-cap Japanese chemical manufacturer lacking the scale, pricing power, or global distribution network required to be a high-conviction compounder. It is highly exposed to volatile petrochemical feedstock costs.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Koei Chemical Company, Limited, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, manufactures and sells fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, and plastic products. The company's proprietary pyridine derivatives and amines are essential intermediates for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and electronic materials. Koei Chemical's competitive advantage is its highly specialized organic synthesis capabilities and its integration into the broader Sumitomo Chemical supply chain.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	107.0M	115.1M	120.2M	123.8M	5.0%
EPS	1.19	0.87	0.38	0.36	-32.6%
Shares	4.9M	4.9M	4.9M	4.9M	0.0%
Debt	32.5M	66.0M	63.7M	46.2M	12.4%
Equity	135.7M	136.4M	135.0M	133.7M	-0.5%
Op CF	16.2M	-0.2M	24.6M	29.4M	22.0%
Inv CF	-25.9M	-31.5M	-12.3M	-10.3M	—
Fin CF	11.5M	30.4M	-11.4M	-20.6M	—

PRICE (1Y)-15.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$15.34

RSI (14)

29.9

52W High

$18.74

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

1.5%41.2

ROE

0.6%40.8

GP/Assets

7.8%36.0

Op. Margin

8.4%62.2

FCF/Assets

3.1%64.4

Piotroski

889.1

Int. Cover

4.8x48.0

D/E Ratio

0.21x55.4

Current Ratio

1.59x37.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

9.2x57.0

P/FCF

11.0x73.5

P/B

1.0x75.4

P/S

0.7x74.1

Div Yield

0.6%17.5

Momentum

52W High %

82%73.0

RS 6M

-21%39.2

SMA 50/200

1.14x69.9

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

85%67.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$75M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

15.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 4367.T are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
4367.T	Koei Chemical Company, Limited(you)	$75M	69	BUY
5381.T	Mipox Corporation	$96M	70	BUY
4406.T	New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.	$52M	72	BUY
4635.T	Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd.	$103M	75	BUY
4100.T	TODA KOGYO CORP.	$60M	60	HOLD
4113.T	Taoka Chemical Company, Limited	$61M	81	STRONG BUY
4973.T	Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd.	$202M	71	BUY
4229.T	Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.	$189M	76	BUY
4094.T	Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co., Ltd.	$254M	71	BUY
4082.T	Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.	$303M	68	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 23.7%

Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) — Stock Score Summary

Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Koei Chemical is a small-cap Japanese chemical manufacturer lacking the scale, pricing power, or global distribution network required to be a high-conviction compounder. It is highly exposed to volatile petrochemical feedstock costs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$15.34
Market Cap	$75M
Price/Book	0.97
Return on Equity	0.6%
Return on Invested Capital	1.5%
Debt/Equity	21.11
Gross Margin	15.1%
Operating Margin	8.4%
Revenue Growth	-7.7%
Dividend Yield	0.6%
Free Cash Flow	$7M

Koei Chemical Company, Limited operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koei Chemical Company, Limited’s (4367.T) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (53), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Koei Chemical Company, Limited have an economic moat?: Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 Koei Chemical Company, Limited a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 Koei Chemical Company, Limited in?: Koei Chemical Company, Limited (4367.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Japan).