Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Okura Industrial Co., Ltd., headquartered in Marugame, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of an extensive range of polyethylene and polypropylene products. The company's diverse offerings include specialized films and adhesives catering to numerous industries. For the automotive sector, it provides dedicated films and metal part adhesives. Its packaging solutions are comprehensive, encompassing films for food trays, livestock, shrink wrapping, liquid filling, laminates, commercial transport, mail order, logistics, and general protective wraps. Okura Industrial also produces an array of functional and specialty films, such as those for optics (e.g., phase difference, polarizing plate protection, self-adhesive protective films), flexographic printing, laminates, environmental applications, and various barrier films (e.g., endo barriers). In the construction domain, its products include curing films, architectural films, and films for steel plate lamination. The agricultural sector benefits from its wide selection of films for soil insulation, temperature regulation, pest repulsion, color schemes, antibacterial properties, biodegradability, greenhouse construction, and liquid fertilizer application. Additionally, the company manufactures particle boards, OA equipment parts, and daily necessity films. Okura Industrial Co., Ltd. serves a broad client base across key sectors such as automotive, food, medical/pharmaceutical, general packaging, optics/information electronics, architecture, agriculture, and consumer goods. Originally founded in 1947 as Shikoku Industry Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to Okura Industrial Co., Ltd. in November 1955.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.