Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Globally recognized as a med-tech innovator, HOYA Corporation is a prominent provider of advanced technology and healthcare solutions worldwide. Its comprehensive portfolio of life care products encompasses vision correction items such as eyeglasses and contact lenses, alongside sophisticated medical devices including endoscopes, intraocular lenses, and surgical instruments for laparoscopic procedures. HOYA also supplies automated endoscope cleaning systems and various medical essentials like prosthetic ceramic fillers and metallic implants. Complementing its medical offerings, the company operates Eyecity, a specialized retail chain for contact lenses. In the realm of information technology, HOYA manufactures crucial components such as mask blanks and photomasks for semiconductor and liquid crystal display fabrication, as well as glass disks for hard disk drives. Its imaging products segment includes optical glasses, specialized lenses, colored glass filters, and laser/UV light source equipment. Furthermore, the company extends its expertise into software and cloud services, offering ReadSpeaker, a speech synthesis application, and cloud platforms like Kinnosuke for time and attendance management, and Yonosuke for electronic payslip distribution. HOYA Corporation, established in 1941, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA
Target Price
The average target price of 7741.T is 29097 and suggests 11.4% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommenda