LIXIL (5938) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, operates water technology and housing technology business in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥1,622.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥1,990.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥1,571.50 |
| Beta | 0.59 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.31% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.51% |
| 1 Year Change | 0.031% |
| 3 Year Change | -16.86% |
| 5 Year Change | -46.02% |
| Change since IPO | -40.37% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 09
5938: Future Returns Will Depend On 2026 Governance Decisions And Execution
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for LIXIL from ¥1,832 to ¥1,799, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the appropriate discount rate, while keeping the future P/E expectation broadly similar. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Mar 23, 2026 to consider and resolve the determination of director candidates and proposals for executive officers, indicating upcoming decisions on LIXIL's leadership structure (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 04
LIXIL Corporation Just Missed EPS By 40%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Narrative Update • Apr 22
5938: Future Returns Will Rely On Execution Ahead Of 2026 Governance Decisions
Analysts have nudged their price target for LIXIL to ¥1,832, a level that aligns with updated assumptions around a slightly higher discount rate, unchanged revenue growth expectations, steady profit margins, and a broadly similar future P/E outlook. What's in the News LIXIL has scheduled a board meeting for Mar 23, 2026, to consider and resolve the determination of director candidates and the proposal of executive officers (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
5938: Future Returns Will Depend On 2026 Governance Decisions And Execution
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for LIXIL from ¥1,832 to ¥1,799, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the appropriate discount rate, while keeping the future P/E expectation broadly similar. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Mar 23, 2026 to consider and resolve the determination of director candidates and proposals for executive officers, indicating upcoming decisions on LIXIL's leadership structure (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 04
LIXIL Corporation Just Missed EPS By 40%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Narrative Update • Apr 22
5938: Future Returns Will Rely On Execution Ahead Of 2026 Governance Decisions
Analysts have nudged their price target for LIXIL to ¥1,832, a level that aligns with updated assumptions around a slightly higher discount rate, unchanged revenue growth expectations, steady profit margins, and a broadly similar future P/E outlook. What's in the News LIXIL has scheduled a board meeting for Mar 23, 2026, to consider and resolve the determination of director candidates and the proposal of executive officers (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 08
5938: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Against Recalibrated Earnings Assumptions
Analysts have reduced their price target for LIXIL by ¥11 to ¥1,832, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Analysts are reading the slightly lower target price for LIXIL as a signal that expectations are being recalibrated rather than fundamentally rewritten.Narrative Update • Mar 25
5938: Future Returns Will Depend On Post Downgrade Execution And Margin Discipline
Analysts have trimmed their price target on LIXIL from ¥1,980 to about ¥1,843, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent Street research including a downgrade. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised target price as still allowing room for upside if LIXIL can execute consistently on revenue and margin assumptions embedded in recent models.
Narrative Update • Mar 10
5938: Margin Execution And Refined Assumptions Will Support Upside After Downgrade
Analysts have kept their ¥2,300 price target for LIXIL unchanged, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E after the latest Street research, including the recent downgrade. Analyst Commentary Analysts are reassessing LIXIL with a focus on how updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue trajectory, margins, and future P/E tie into the unchanged ¥2,300 target.Narrative Update • Feb 23
5938: Improved Execution And Conservative Assumptions Will Support Upside After Downgrade
Analysts have maintained their ¥2,300 price target for LIXIL, citing modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E assumptions following recent Street research, including a downgrade highlighted by Goldman Sachs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research, including a downgrade highlighted by Goldman Sachs, has kept attention on how LIXIL is priced against its earnings power, cash generation, and execution on its business plan.Narrative Update • Feb 08
5938: Stronger Margins And Execution Will Support Upside After Recent Downgrade
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for LIXIL at ¥2,300, incorporating a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly stronger profit margin outlook in updated assumptions following recent research, including a downgrade of the shares at a major global bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research, including the downgrade of LIXIL shares at Goldman Sachs, has prompted a closer look at what is driving sentiment on the stock.Narrative Update • Jan 24
5938: Reset Expectations And Execution Focus Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for LIXIL to ¥2,300.0, reflecting slightly higher risk assumptions and marginally softer revenue growth projections after recent sector commentary and rating changes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around LIXIL points to a more cautious tone in headline ratings, while still leaving room for constructive views on the company’s ability to execute and support its current valuation.Analysis Article • Jan 22
An Intrinsic Calculation For LIXIL Corporation (TSE:5938) Suggests It's 21% Undervalued
Key Insights LIXIL's estimated fair value is JP¥2,379 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Narrative Update • Jan 09
5938: Rerating Potential Will Support Bullish Upside Following Recent Buy Upgrade
The analyst price target for LIXIL has shifted from ¥2,400 to ¥2,300, with analysts citing updated valuation work and recent Street research that indicates potential share upside following a rerating of the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting recent valuation work that supports the updated ¥2,300 price target, while still pointing to possible share upside if the stock continues to rerate.Analysis Article • Jan 06
LIXIL's (TSE:5938) Returns Have Hit A Wall
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Narrative Update • Dec 26
5938: Future Returns Will Depend On Housing Demand And Margin Execution
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on LIXIL to ¥2,200 from ¥1,980, citing increased share upside following an update to valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the updated price target reflects improved confidence in LIXIL's medium term growth trajectory, as valuation models are rolled forward to incorporate anticipated earnings recovery.Analysis Article • Dec 18
Is LIXIL (TSE:5938) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 11
5938: Future Performance Will Reflect Margin Execution And Housing Demand Balance
Analysts have raised their price target on LIXIL to ¥2,200 from ¥1,980, citing modest improvements in long term growth and profitability assumptions and a roll forward of valuation that they believe supports further upside in the shares. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to the revised price target highlight a more constructive view on LIXIL’s medium term earnings profile and valuation support, while still flagging execution and macro related risks.Narrative Update • Nov 27
5938: Future Performance Will Balance Execution Risks And New Buy Ratings
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for LIXIL to ¥1,980 from ¥2,002. This adjustment reflects updated growth assumptions and recent upward revisions in analyst recommendations, which support the company's positive outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 04
5938: Upgraded Buy Rating Will Drive Renewed Share Price Momentum
Narrative Update on LIXIL: Analyst Price Target Change The analyst price target for LIXIL has increased from ¥2,002 to ¥2,200. Analysts cite improved valuation outlook and expectations of moderate growth in revenue and margins as key drivers for the adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Sustainable Renovations And European Expansion Will Redefine Markets
Analysts have raised their price target for LIXIL from ¥1,928 to ¥2,002. They cite an improved valuation outlook and expectations for future upside following recent upgrades.Analysis Article • Oct 16
Estimating The Fair Value Of LIXIL Corporation (TSE:5938)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, LIXIL fair value estimate is JP¥1,860 With JP¥1,739 share...Narrative Update • Sep 03
Sustainable Renovations And European Expansion Will Redefine Markets
Despite unchanged revenue growth forecasts and only a marginal uptick in future P/E, LIXIL's fair value has been revised upward, with the consensus analyst price target increasing from ¥1861 to ¥1928. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for LIXIL The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from ¥1861 to ¥1928.Analysis Article • Aug 03
Analysts Are Updating Their LIXIL Corporation (TSE:5938) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Investors Interested In LIXIL Corporation's (TSE:5938) Revenues
It's not a stretch to say that LIXIL Corporation's ( TSE:5938 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x right now seems...Analysis Article • May 24
LIXIL (TSE:5938) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? Businesses...Analysis Article • May 02
LIXIL Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) last week reported its latest yearly results, which makes it a good time for investors...Analysis Article • Mar 07
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 4th of June. The...Analysis Article • Mar 06
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 12
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥45.00
The board of LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 4th of June, with...Analysis Article • Dec 29
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥45.00
The board of LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 4th of...
New Narrative • Dec 27
US Market Recovery And Innovative Products To Accelerate Revenue And Profit Growth
New product launches, especially in Europe, are improving gross margins through higher-margin offerings, enhancing revenue and profit margins.Analysis Article • Dec 15
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 on the 4th of June. This makes the dividend yield 5.2...Analysis Article • Nov 30
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 4th of June. This...Analysis Article • Oct 09
When Should You Buy LIXIL Corporation (TSE:5938)?
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Sep 20
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 2nd of December...Analysis Article • Sep 04
The Price Is Right For LIXIL Corporation (TSE:5938)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.5x in the Building industry in Japan, you could be forgiven...Analysis Article • Jul 26
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation's ( TSE:5938 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥45.00 per share on 2nd of December. Based...Analysis Article • Jul 11
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥45.00
The board of LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At LIXIL (TSE:5938)
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Jun 08
Does LIXIL (TSE:5938) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 22
Are LIXIL Corporation (TSE:5938) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights LIXIL's estimated fair value is JP¥1,455 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity LIXIL is estimated to...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By LIXIL Corporation's (TSE:5938) P/E
LIXIL Corporation's ( TSE:5938 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.6x might make it look like a strong sell...Analysis Article • Mar 21
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 6th of June. Based...Analysis Article • Mar 18
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For LIXIL (TSE:5938)
If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? When we...Analysis Article • Feb 26
LIXIL (TSE:5938) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
LIXIL Corporation ( TSE:5938 ) will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 on the 6th of June. The dividend yield will be 4.6% based...Shareholder Returns
| 5938 | JP Building | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.1% | -4.2% | -0.5% |
| 1Y | 0.03% | 42.1% | 39.8% |
Return vs Industry: 5938 underperformed the JP Building industry which returned 42.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 5938 underperformed the JP Market which returned 39.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 5938 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 5938 Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Building Industry Average Movement | 4.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: 5938 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 5938's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 48,660 | Kinya Seto | www.lixil.com |
LIXIL Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates water technology and housing technology business in Japan and internationally. The company offers fixtures and vanities, which includes ceramic toilets, bidets, urinals, and basins, and vanities; bathing products, such as bath tubs, showers enclosures, whirlpool, and wellness solutions; and bathroom fittings, including single and two lever faucets and accessories, as well as hands and head showers, thermostats, and shower systems. It also provides shower toilets comprising integrated shower toilet system and seats; prefabricated bath and kitchen systems for houses condos, and other projects; smart water sensors and controllers; behind the wall systems and commercial fittings; kitchen fittings and sinks; and tiles.
LIXIL Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| 5938 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥466.23b |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥8.14b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥1.51t |
57.3x
P/E Ratio0.3x
P/S RatioIs 5938 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 5938 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥1.51t |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥995.55b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥515.15b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥507.01b |
| Earnings | JP¥8.14b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 28.33 |
| Gross Margin | 34.10% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.54% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 86.8% |
How did 5938 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.5%
Current Dividend Yield318%
Payout RatioDoes 5938 pay a reliable dividends?
See 5938 dividend history and benchmarks| LIXIL dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Mar 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 03 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 52 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 13 days |
Does 5938 pay a reliable dividends?
See 5938 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 23:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
LIXIL Corporation is covered by 19 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Takashi Hashimoto | Barclays |
| Tomoyoshi Omuro | BofA Global Research |
| Masashi Miki | Citigroup Inc |