Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, ktk Inc. specializes in manufacturing and distributing recycled products and essential office supplies tailored for office automation equipment across the Japanese market. Their diverse product line features remanufactured toners, ribbons, gels, cartridges, and inks. The company also provides a broad selection of office furniture, various types of equipment, printers, paper goods, customized printed materials, stationery, shredders, and other office automation devices. Additionally, ktk offers crucial disaster prevention items, everyday consumer goods, and environmental hygiene solutions. Beyond tangible products, the firm delivers a comprehensive suite of IT services, encompassing printing optimization and paperless workflow initiatives, network setup including Wi-Fi infrastructure, advanced cybersecurity and email protection, digital communication platforms, and modern workplace design solutions. These offerings are predominantly sold through e-commerce channels and traditional mail-order catalogs.
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