Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Toho Chemical Industry Company, Limited, established in 1938 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the global manufacturing and distribution of a diverse array of surfactants, specialty chemicals, resins, and industrial chemicals. The company supplies crucial components across numerous sectors, including daily consumable product industries like cosmetics, toiletries, household cleaning solutions, pulp and paper production, textiles, agricultural pesticides, pharmaceutical formulations, and paints and inks. For civil engineering, construction work, and building material sectors, Toho Chemical offers specialized agents related to concrete and asphalt, along with building material additives and water cutoff chemicals. Their portfolio also encompasses anti-static and anti-fogging agents, emulsifiers for emulsion polymerization, and modifiers, all designed for the plastics industry. Furthermore, they provide essential chemicals for the machinery, transportation equipment, and energy industries, such as brake fluid bases, metalworking fluids, and various energy-related chemical agents. Lastly, Toho Chemical supports the electronic information device materials sector with chemical agents, fine cleaning solutions, solvents for electronic materials, and additives for photocopier toners.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBITD.