Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1965, KFC, Ltd. operates primarily in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of construction materials and related services throughout Japan. The company's diverse product range includes foundational fastening materials like post-construction anchors, various steel and hardware products, and materials designed for earthquake resistance. They also supply general construction tools such as power tools, poly-knitted ropes, and welding equipment, alongside specialized items like fixing agents for lock bolts (e.g., dry mortar), tunnel waterproof sheets, and machinery for construction. Notably, KFC manufactures and sells tunnel support materials, including lock bolts, and offers both sales and rental of tunnel rock mass consolidation agents and their associated application machinery. In addition to its product offerings, KFC, Ltd. provides a wide array of construction-related services. These encompass executing earthquake-resistant structural works for infrastructure like roads and rail piers, and undertaking the design, construction, and import of waterproof sheeting solutions. They also specialize in tunnel interior and fireproof installations, sound insulation wall construction, and the design and implementation of safety facilities such as guard fences and falling object prevention systems. Furthermore, their expertise extends to tunnel reinforcement, building exterior wall repairs, and projects involving tunnel interior lighting, disaster prevention, and bridge equipment.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.