Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd is a Japanese company that specializes in the production and sale of various fine chemicals within Japan. Their product portfolio is extensive, covering several key industrial areas. The company supplies organic rubber chemicals, including vulcanization accelerators, antioxidants, and curing agents, which are crucial for rubber processing. They also manufacture plastic chemicals, such as antioxidants and polymerization inhibitors, used in the plastics industry. Beyond these, Kawaguchi Chemical provides essential intermediates for the dye pigment, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors. Their offerings further extend to photochemicals, as well as compounds designed to function as lubricant additives and corrosion inhibitors. The company was founded in 1935 and its main office is located in Chiyoda, Japan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD