Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
JRC Co. Ltd. engages in the design, manufacture and sale of parts for outdoor belt conveyors that are essential for streamlining and increasing the efficiency of continuous transport in the production and logistics processes of various industries. It operates through the following business segments: Conveyor and Robot SI Business. The Conveyor Business segment is primarily involved in the design, manufacture and sale of idlers, rollers, lightweight idlers and rollers, pulleys, conveyor peripheral equipment, special products and proven products. It also engages in the design, manufacture and sale of automatic equipment utilizing robots. The Robot SI Business segment provides robot systems using collaborative robots and parallel link robots to solve issues such as labor shortages and productivity improvements in manufacturing sites. The company was founded by Takumi Hamaguchi in April 1961 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.