Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd (4968)

Currency in JPY
1,139.0
+2.0(+0.18%)
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Trading at a low Price / Book multiple
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,136.01,147.0
52 wk Range
898.01,403.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,138.00 / 1,145.00
Prev. Close
1,137
Open
1,145
Day's Range
1,136-1,147
52 wk Range
898-1,403
Volume
21.3K
Average Volume (3m)
36.36K
1-Year Change
4.5%
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
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Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd Company Profile

Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells chemicals for functional coating agents, paper manufacturing, resins for printing inks and adhesives, materials for electronic materials, etc. in Japan and internationally. It offers various paper chemicals for the manufacture of books, newspapers, tissues, and other types of papers, including water-repellents, sizing agents, paper surface improving agents, and paper strengthening agents for the strength of paper and corrugated cardboard. The company also provides functional coating chemicals, such as printing inks for offset printing; book (magazine)-gravures and food-package-gravures; resins as raw material of paint or film coating; and release agents for release papers. In addition, it offers tackifiers for adhesive agents or tapes; polymerization emulsifiers for producing synthetic rubber; ester gums that enhance chewing sensations; and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins under the ARKON brand. Further, the company provides electronic parts, such as precise parts cleaning agents; electronic solder; and cleaning systems and peripheral equipment. Additionally, it offers Thermoplastic Polyimide Solutions; Organic-Inorganic hybrid resins; and Hybrid Polyimide Films. The company was formerly known as Arakawa Forest Chemical Industries, Ltd. and changed its name to Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. in April 1977. Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
1667
Market
Japan

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P/E Ratio
16.4x11.9x2.1x
PEG Ratio
0.570.050.00
Price/Book
0.4x0.9x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.8x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
-17.1%20.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 69.46%
Dividend Yield
4.39%
Industry Median 2.70%
Annualised payout
50.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+2.18%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
26.88 / --
Revenue / Forecast
19.90B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Arakawa Chemical Trade On?

Arakawa Chemical is listed and trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Arakawa Chemical?

The stock symbol for Arakawa Chemical is "4968."

What Is the Arakawa Chemical Market Cap?

As of today, Arakawa Chemical market cap is 22.60B.

What Is Arakawa Chemical's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Arakawa Chemical EPS (TTM) is 69.46.

When Is the Next Arakawa Chemical Earnings Date?

Arakawa Chemical will release its next earnings report on 28 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is 4968 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Arakawa Chemical Stock Split?

Arakawa Chemical has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Arakawa Chemical Have?

Arakawa Chemical has 1667 employees.

What is the current trading status of Arakawa Chemical (4968)?

As of 10 Aug 2025, Arakawa Chemical (4968) is trading at a price of 1,139.00, with a previous close of 1,137.00. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,136.00 to 1,147.00, while its 52-week range spans from 898.00 to 1,403.00.
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