Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Slightly undervalued vs peers
About
Established in 1943 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Kunimine Industries Co., Ltd. specializes in the mining, production, and sale of bentonite and associated equipment and materials. The company's operations extend to extracting, processing, and distributing rocks and clay. It manufactures and sells a diverse range of chemicals, including inorganic and organic industrial chemicals, agricultural products, and veterinary and human pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, Kunimine produces food, food additives, and animal feed products. The company provides plant engineering services, covering the design, construction, and operation of facilities for handling powder and granular materials, molding, and civil engineering, alongside manufacturing and selling related machinery. Its product line also includes water and wastewater treatment agents, along with bentonite-based solutions for diverse applications such as castings, civil engineering, pet litter, and waste disposal. Additionally, Kunimine sources and supplies mud conditioning materials, undertakes comprehensive bentonite research and analysis, and constructs and manages treatment equipment.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is slightly 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.