Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
HKS Co., Ltd. operates as an international producer and vendor of automotive aftermarket parts, serving both Japanese and global markets. Its diverse product portfolio includes high-performance exhaust systems, turbochargers, advanced suspension setups, various electronic components, proprietary merchandise, and specific parts for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs). The company also develops and supplies competitive racing engines, alongside conversion kits that enable gasoline-powered vehicles to be adapted for compressed natural gas (CNG) or bi-fuel operation. Beyond its automotive focus, HKS is engaged in the design and commercialization of engines for light sport aircraft, and provides contract manufacturing as well as original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services. Established in 1970, HKS Co., Ltd. maintains its corporate headquarters in Fujinomiya, Japan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.