Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very poor margins and returns
About
Altech Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1976, operates as a comprehensive trading company specializing in advanced machinery and equipment. Its diverse product portfolio includes printing and film laminating machines, alongside converting equipment for plastic and laminate tube production. The company also supplies machinery for synthetic resin and rubber processing, as well as specialized equipment for the food, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, and water treatment industries. Beyond hardware, Altech delivers various technological solutions, such as ultrasonic spray and photonic sintering systems, and comprehensive solutions for thin film deposition, coating, curing, sintering, inspection, and evaluation processes. They are also active in secure identity and payment technologies, offering solutions for ID card and passport manufacturing, EMVCo credit card payment, wireless charging, and hardware security evaluation. Furthermore, Altech provides a range of 3D printers and associated services, logistics and manufacturing site systems, and essential components like dies for PET bottle blow molding machines, leak testers, ultrasonic defoamers, and diverse measuring instruments. Uniquely, the company also manufactures and sells preforms for heat-resistant PET bottles used in beverages, PET bottles for aseptic filling, and PET bottles for cooking oils and PE caps.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overvalued on P/FCF.