Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Established in Tagajo, Japan, in 1948, Toho Acetylene Co., Ltd. serves as a comprehensive supplier of various gases and related equipment across the country. Their extensive portfolio features a wide array of high-pressure gases, including acetylene, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and mixed gases, alongside specialty items like ammonia, semiconductor material gas, freon, helium, and standard gas, as well as nitrous oxide for food additives. Beyond these, the company provides LP gas with its accompanying equipment, general oil and gas products, and a selection of eco-friendly energy solutions such as solar power generation systems, residential fuel cells, and solar-powered LED streetlights. For industrial clients, Toho Acetylene offers specialized containers for acetylene, seamless applications, and ultra-low temperature storage, in addition to welding materials, advanced welding fusion equipment (including welding machines, robots, and laser processing units), gas fusing products, and essential safety protection gear, along with cleaning equipment and agents. The firm also caters to the medical sector, supplying medical gases like oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, sterilized gas, and liquid helium, complemented by medical equipment and home treatment services. These diverse gas products find application across environmental, chemical, steel, machinery, and food industries.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, undervalued on EV