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9888.T
STRONG BUYFLAGUEX, Ltd. · Basic Materials · Japan · $62M · Avg Vol: $555K/d
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)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | CAGR | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | 53.8B | 52.1B | 50.3B | 49.7B | -2.6% | 51.6B |
| EPS (JPY) | 127.06 | 256.63 | 117.62 | 84.18 | — | -12.8% | 60.49 |
| Shares | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | — | 1.3B | 1.0B | -1.2B | 1.0B | -7.1% | 1.0B |
| Inv CF | — | -500.9M | -589.2M | -508.8M | -1.2B | — | — |
| Fin CF | — | -465.6M | -45.8M | 2.0B | 484.8M | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 9888.T are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9888.T | UEX, Ltd.(you) | $62M | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| 8046.T | Marufuji Sheet Piling Co.,Ltd. | $90M | 96 | STRONG BUY |
| 5660.T | Kobelco Wire Company, Ltd. | $64M | 89 | STRONG BUY |
| 7305.T | Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. | $147M | 96 | STRONG BUY |
| 8076.T | Canox Corporation | $119M | 91 | STRONG BUY |
| 5484.T | Tohoku Steel Co., Ltd. | $205M | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| 5632.T | Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd. | $204M | 97 | STRONG BUY |
| 5464.T | Mory Industries Inc. | $219M | 97 | STRONG BUY |
| 5408.T | Nakayama Steel Works, Ltd. | $203M | 92 | STRONG BUY |
| 5445.T | Tokyo Tekko Co., Ltd. | $285M | 95 | STRONG BUY |
Peer medians: ROE 7.7% · P/E 14.3x · Gross margin 24.2%