Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and established in 1946, Sankyo Kasei Corporation operates internationally across multiple industries. The company's core business involves the manufacturing, distribution, and global trade of a broad spectrum of chemical products, including chemicals, synthetic resins, dyes, pigments, paints, and various auxiliary substances for dyeing, some of which are classified as hazardous. Beyond chemicals, Sankyo Kasei also handles the sale, import, and export of construction materials, electrical equipment and components, machinery, tools, and a range of general merchandise. Its operations extend to the processing, distribution, and international trade of both synthetic and natural fibers. Additionally, the firm conducts research, development, production, and global sales of alcoholic beverages, drinking water, condiments, processed foods, and their raw ingredients. A building rental service further diversifies its portfolio. Specialized offerings include films for food and general packaging, various printing solutions, surfactants tailored for textile materials and processing, and resins utilized in paints and adhesives.
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.