Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
Established in 1952 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Fuso Chemical Co.,Ltd. operates globally, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse portfolio spanning life science, electronic material, and functional chemical products. The company's life science division offers a comprehensive array of organic acids and their derivatives, including malic, citric, L-tartaric, lactic, and gluconic acids, as well as ascorbic, isoascorbic acids, and amino acid compounds. This segment also provides industrial solutions such as water-soluble rust-preventive agents and grinding/cutting fluids. For the electronics industry, Fuso Chemical produces ultra-high purity colloidal silica and high-purity organosilica sol. Additionally, its functional chemical offerings encompass various oxidation-reduction agents and benzoic acid derivatives.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBITDA,
Target Price
The average target price of 4368.T is 5352 and suggests 9.33% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendat