Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Headquartered in Fuchu, Japan, Kitagawa Corporation is a global manufacturer and distributor of diverse industrial products. The company's offerings include a wide array of machine tool accessories such as various automated and manual chucks, advanced gripping meters, rotary cylinders, NC rotary tables, power vises, and work and robotic grippers, alongside other peripheral equipment. Beyond precision machine tooling, they also provide heavy industrial machinery, including tower cranes for construction projects, concrete mixing facilities, and multi-story car parking systems. Furthermore, Kitagawa specializes in engineered metals and supplies essential components to the automotive industry. Established in 1918, the firm was previously known as Kitagawa Iron Works Co., Ltd. until it adopted its current corporate name in June 2018.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT