Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very poor margins and returns
About
Fujipream Corporation, established in Himeji, Japan, in 1982, operates as a diversified manufacturer. The company specializes in producing optical filters for plasma display panels and various optical and photovoltaic devices, as well as manufacturing equipment. It also supplies liquid crystal display materials, touch panel sensors, and optical films, which are crucial components for a wide range of electronics including plasma TVs, LCD monitors, smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and car navigation systems. Beyond displays, Fujipream manufactures equipment for the semiconductor industry. The company is also active in the solar energy sector, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes the production of ultra-lightweight and silicon crystal photovoltaic modules, as well as building-integrated photovoltaic solutions. Additionally, it designs, retails, and installs solar power generation systems under its own Fujipream brand. Further expanding its product lines, Fujipream provides specialized glass products like shatterproof film laminated glass and insulated glazing. A significant portion of its business focuses on delivering extensive packaging lines and associated equipment, covering items such as wrap-around casers, robotic and set-up casers, tray packers, individual cartoners, bagging machines, carton formers, labelers, pack boxers, palletizers, and various conveyors and dispensers. These solutions cater to diverse industries, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and reagents. Furthermore, the company delivers sophisticated robot systems and related components, encompassing assembly, handling, palletizing, alignment, and travel systems, alongside specialized bands and automated tool replacement units. Fujipream also fabricates laminators for optical and construction material applications, complemented by transfer, clean transport, conductive tape application, washing, and inspection machinery. Its extensive array of special equipment features solar automatic tracking devices, optical characteristic evaluation tools, spray coaters, UV irradiators, tray chains, and specialized machinery for photovoltaic, pharmaceutical, reagent, and FPD industries, among other general industrial applications.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA.