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9888.T

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UEX, Ltd. · Basic Materials · Japan · $62M · Avg Vol: $555K/d

98
StockRank
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Q
58
V
59
M
93
P/E (TTM)
20.3x
ROE
13.5%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
2.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

UEX distributes non-ferrous metals and industrial materials in Japan, a thin-margin intermediation model with weak quality (Q54) despite strong momentum (M82). Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance, and there is no supportive filings evidence. Default screening verdict.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

UEX, Ltd. is a specialized Japanese trading company focused on the distribution and processing of stainless steel and titanium products. The company secures its market position through advanced processing facilities that customize steel sheets and pipes to precise client specifications, backed by strong relationships with major domestic steelmakers. It is a key niche player in the Japanese industrial metals supply chain, serving the chemical, semiconductor, and construction industries.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (JPY)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM
Revenue53.8B52.1B50.3B49.7B-2.6%51.6B
EPS (JPY)127.06256.63117.6284.18-12.8%60.49
Shares
Debt
Equity
Op CF1.3B1.0B-1.2B1.0B-7.1%1.0B
Inv CF-500.9M-589.2M-508.8M-1.2B
Fin CF-465.6M-45.8M2.0B484.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+26.2%
6.126.536.957.377.78Jun 29Jul 21Aug 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$7.78
RSI (14)
79.9
52W High
$7.86
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
58
ROIC
5.5%57.2
ROE
13.5%80.8
GP/Assets
18.9%70.4
Op. Margin
4.1%47.5
FCF/Assets
-0.6%42.4
Piotroski
497.0
Int. Cover
6.6x54.1
D/E Ratio
0.69x21.1
Current Ratio
1.40x29.1
Value
59
P/E (TTM)
20.3x50.0
EV/EBITDA
8.4x64.6
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.7x87.1
P/S
0.2x94.0
Div Yield
2.0%52.2
Momentum
93
52W High %
99%98.1
RS 6M
25%88.3
SMA 50/200
1.19x87.6
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
2115%98.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$62M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
18.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 9888.T are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
9888.TUEX, Ltd.(you)$62M98STRONG BUY
8046.TMarufuji Sheet Piling Co.,Ltd.$90M96STRONG BUY
5660.TKobelco Wire Company, Ltd.$64M89STRONG BUY
7305.TAraya Industrial Co., Ltd.$147M96STRONG BUY
8076.TCanox Corporation$119M91STRONG BUY
5484.TTohoku Steel Co., Ltd.$205M98STRONG BUY
5632.TMitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd.$204M97STRONG BUY
5464.TMory Industries Inc.$219M97STRONG BUY
5408.TNakayama Steel Works, Ltd.$203M92STRONG BUY
5445.TTokyo Tekko Co., Ltd.$285M95STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 7.7% · P/E 14.3x · Gross margin 24.2%

UEX, Ltd. (9888.T): Stock Score Summary

UEX, Ltd. (9888.T) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (93/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. UEX distributes non-ferrous metals and industrial materials in Japan, a thin-margin intermediation model with weak quality (Q54) despite strong momentum (M82). Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance, and there is no supportive filings evidence. Default screening verdict.

UEX, Ltd. is a specialized Japanese trading company focused on the distribution and processing of stainless steel and titanium products. The company secures its market position through advanced processing facilities that customize steel sheets and pipes to precise client specifications, backed by strong relationships with major domestic steelmakers. It is a key niche player in the Japanese industrial metals supply chain, serving the chemical, semiconductor, and construction industries.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.78
Market Cap$62M
P/E (TTM)20.28
Price/Book0.71
Return on Equity13.5%
Return on Invested Capital5.5%
Debt/Equity0.69x
Gross Margin18.6%
Operating Margin4.1%
Revenue Growth14.9%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$-2M

UEX, Ltd. operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Japan).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UEX, Ltd.’s (9888.T) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for UEX, Ltd. (9888.T) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (59), and Momentum (93) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does UEX, Ltd. have an economic moat?
UEX, Ltd. (9888.T) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 UEX, Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for UEX, Ltd. (9888.T) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. 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 UEX, Ltd. in?
UEX, Ltd. (9888.T) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (Japan).