Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-headquartered company established in 1666, plays a vital role in both industrial and consumer markets across Japan by offering a diverse range of products and services. Its Industrial Equipment & Tools division provides a broad spectrum of products essential for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), including various work and cutting tools, precision measuring instruments, control systems, robotics, material handling and packaging solutions, utility equipment, and industrial solar power generation systems. The Machine Tools division specializes in industrial machinery, offering equipment for mold, steel, and metal forming, complemented by specialized process-support software. For construction and housing projects, the Housing & Building Supplies division delivers exterior and metallic construction materials, architectural hardware, civil engineering components, road materials, and landscaping products. The Air & Fluidic Control Systems division focuses on comprehensive environmental and fluid management solutions, encompassing housing equipment, valves, pipes, residential water systems, air conditioning, pumps, lighting, photovoltaic systems, EcoCute, compressors, and energy management services, including consulting. The Construction Machines division supplies a diverse range of civil engineering and road construction machinery, power sources, welders, generators, compressors, small construction equipment, submersible pumps, aerial work platforms, and temporary housing. This division also provides industrial rental products for factories and warehouses, and engages in the export and sale of both new and used construction machinery vehicles. The Energy division distributes various fuel types, including oil products, consumer fuels, marine fuels, and industrial fuels. Finally, the Consumer Products & Timber division is responsible for developing, importing, and selling consumer goods. This includes air conditioning units like fans and kotatsu table heaters, other seasonal products for diverse retail channels (home centers, electronics stores, general merchandise stores), humidifiers, cooking appliances, private label (PB) products, and timber goods.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD.