Risk factor
Vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. is a global producer and distributor of both organic and inorganic chemicals, with its operations spanning Japan, Asia, the United States, Europe, and other international markets. A key segment of its product line consists of TIPAQUE brand titanium dioxide (TiO2) offerings. These encompass white pigments, widely utilized in the production of items such as paints, inks, plastics, and paper, alongside yellow pigments. Additionally, the company provides an array of functional materials, including ultrafine TiO2, ultrafine ZnO, electro-conductive substances, photocatalytic TiO2, high-purity TiO2, titanium tetrachloride, TiO2 for catalytic applications, acicular TiO2, glass coatings, and battery components. Its broader chemical portfolio also features matting agents, heat-shielding substances, and various agrochemicals like herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides. Furthermore, Ishihara Sangyo supplies animal healthcare products, pharmaceutical reagents, and CF3-Pyridine organic intermediates specifically for pharmaceutical research. The company, which maintains its corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan, was established in 1920.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.
Target Price
The average target price of 4028.T is 3640 and suggests 36.9% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to in