Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Headquartered in Niigata, Japan, Fukuda Corporation has been a prominent entity in the Japanese construction industry since its inception in 1902. The company undertakes a wide array of construction-related activities, including the planning, design, oversight, and execution of diverse projects such as roads, railways, ports, and energy infrastructure. Beyond its core construction services, Fukuda is also active in the real estate market, managing the purchase, sale, exchange, leasing, and brokerage of properties, in addition to developing and selling residential homes and land. Its services further extend to large-scale regional and urban development schemes, environmental improvement initiatives, and associated consulting. The corporation also owns, leases, and manages various facilities, including lodging, athletic, recreational, and healthcare establishments. Moreover, Fukuda processes, distributes, and rents construction materials, equipment, and machinery to support its operations.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT