Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Decent dividends
About
Sanrin Co., Ltd., established in 1934 and based in Higashichikuma, Japan, is a multifaceted provider of energy products, equipment, and related services throughout the country. The company's primary focus involves the supply of various fuels, including briquette, bean coal, petroleum derivatives such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel, heavy oil, and lubricants, alongside LP gas tailored for domestic, commercial, automotive, and industrial uses. Furthermore, Sanrin distributes an assortment of high-pressure gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and nitrous oxide, coupled with the necessary equipment for their industrial and medical applications. Their comprehensive product catalog extends to a wide array of heating and cooking appliances, encompassing water heaters, stoves, rice cookers, and various boilers. Sanrin also furnishes extensive household and commercial amenities, featuring bathroom units (bathtubs, sinks, toilets), complete kitchen systems, ventilation solutions, septic tanks, and solar hot water systems. Beyond this, the company engages in sustainable energy solutions by offering solar power generation systems and fuel cells. Their climate control and refrigeration segment includes everything from residential air conditioners and refrigerators to industrial pumps and cooling towers. Sanrin also supplies vital LP gas infrastructure components, home safety devices like gas and fire alarms, general consumer electronics, and automotive accessories such as tires, car air-conditioning units, and batteries. Rounding out its diverse operations, Sanrin provides specialized services, including the design and construction of air-conditioning and hot water supply facilities, home renovation projects, and high-pressure gas installations specifically for oxygen. Uniquely, the company also oversees the operation of golf driving ranges.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is neither 'expensive' nor 'cheap' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, undervalued o