Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Operating globally across Japan, the United States, Europe, and Asia, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. specializes in a wide array of transportation solutions, encompassing marine, land, and air logistics. Its operations are structured into key divisions: Dry Bulk, Energy Resource Transport, Product Logistics, and various other services. The company's extensive maritime offerings include containership operations, dry bulk transport for commodities like coal, iron ore, wheat, soybeans, corn, woodchips, and pulp, as well as car carrier services. It also manages the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, oil derivatives, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via specialized tankers. Furthermore, its offshore capabilities extend to support vessels, drilling operations, and floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) solutions. Beyond its core shipping activities, the firm provides comprehensive logistics services, including air and sea freight forwarding, land-based transport, warehousing, and buyer's consolidation. Complementing these are its operation of container terminals, ship management, travel agency offerings, and real estate rental and administration. As of March 31, 2022, its significant fleet comprised 434 vessels, boasting a total deadweight tonnage of 36,959,893. Established in 1919, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.
Target Price
The average target price of 9107.T is 2804 and suggests 19.8% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to