Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Weak growth
About
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1967, Sakae Electronics Corporation operates as a leading Japanese distributor of electronic components. Their extensive product catalog addresses a wide array of industrial and technological requirements. This includes power solutions such as switching power supplies, inverters, LED lighting power units, AC adapters, transformers, Peltier heaters, and temperature regulators. They also supply numerous connectivity products, including various connectors (semiconductor, camera link, slip ring rotary, HDMI), terminal blocks, relay parts, and card slots. The company offers active and passive components like semiconductor sockets, printed wiring boards, optical products, sensors, fans, resistors, wirewound resistances, fuses, coils, inductors, potentiometers, dials, knobs, and switches. For automation and control, Sakae provides FA equipment, motors, encoders, solenoids, digital/analog panel meters, and remote controls. Their IT and display offerings encompass PCs, network equipment, motherboards, switching hubs, memory cards, and digital signage solutions. Further inventory includes specialized items such as heat sinks, heat exchangers, noise filters, inlet components, fire and smoke detectors, room pressure control equipment, speakers, cables, wires, tubing, fasteners, racks, soldering materials, adhesives, anti-static products, recording and abrasive paper, batteries, touch panels, and measuring instruments. They also provide cleaning machines, ROM burners, lubricants, pneumatic equipment, heaters, and machinery for crimping and wire processing, alongside storage solutions. These diverse products are crucial for applications across various sectors, including semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing, precision measurement and inspection (e.g., in medical, beauty, food/beverage/pharmaceutical industries), marine vessels, logistics, transportation, packaging, and printing. Additionally, Sakae's components support significant infrastructure projects like railway broadcasting systems, highway display boards, and tunnel construction equipment.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is fairly priced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBIT