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Kobe Steel, Ltd.TSE:5406 Stock Report

Market Cap JP¥765.8b
Share Price
JP¥1.94k
JP¥2.03k
4.7% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y21.7%
7D0.05%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Kobe Steel, Ltd.

TSE:5406 Stock Report

Market Cap: JP¥765.8b

Kobe Steel (5406) Stock Overview

Engages in the materials, machinery, and electric power businesses worldwide. More details

5406 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends5/6

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Kobe Steel, Ltd. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Kobe Steel
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceJP¥1,936.50
52 Week HighJP¥2,379.50
52 Week LowJP¥1,503.50
Beta0.57
1 Month Change-1.22%
3 Month Change-4.56%
1 Year Change21.72%
3 Year Change49.25%
5 Year Change180.65%
Change since IPO-54.44%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jan 24

Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s (TSE:5406) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.2x Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) may be sending very bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Jan 02

Does Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Dec 12

Are Investors Undervaluing Kobe Steel, Ltd. (TSE:5406) By 29%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Kobe Steel is JP¥2,878 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Kobe Steel...
Analysis Article Oct 16

Investors Aren't Buying Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s (TSE:5406) Earnings

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.1x Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) may be sending very bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Sep 02

Is Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Using Too Much Debt?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article Aug 06

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Kobe Steel's (TSE:5406) Returns On Capital

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article Jul 15

Improved Earnings Required Before Kobe Steel, Ltd. (TSE:5406) Shares Find Their Feet

Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ( TSE:5406 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.3x might make it look like a strong buy right...
Analysis Article Jun 23

Kobe Steel, Ltd. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.1% to...
Analysis Article Jun 10

Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s (TSE:5406) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 42% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Kobe Steel's estimated fair value is JP¥2,287 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article May 20

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Is Posting Promising Earnings But The Good News Doesn’t Stop There

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) despite the...
Analysis Article Apr 30

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article Apr 09

Here's Why Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Mar 18

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s (TSE:5406) Earnings Yet

Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ( TSE:5406 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.2x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Feb 25

Kobe Steel's (TSE:5406) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00

The board of Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥55.00 on the 2nd of...
Analysis Article Feb 11

Kobe Steel's (TSE:5406) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00

Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 2nd of June to...
Analysis Article Jan 14

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥45.00

The board of Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of June, with investors...
Analysis Article Dec 18

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥45.00

The board of Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of June, with investors...
Analysis Article Dec 04

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00

Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ( TSE:5406 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥45.00 per share on 2nd of June. This means...
Analysis Article Nov 14

There May Be Reason For Hope In Kobe Steel's (TSE:5406) Disappointing Earnings

The market for Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ( TSE:5406 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. Our...
Analysis Article Nov 04

Investors Don't See Light At End Of Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s (TSE:5406) Tunnel

Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ( TSE:5406 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6x might make it look like a strong buy right now...
Analysis Article Sep 19

Are Investors Undervaluing Kobe Steel, Ltd. (TSE:5406) By 34%?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kobe Steel fair value estimate is JP¥2,549 Kobe Steel's...
Analysis Article Aug 29

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...
Analysis Article Aug 08

Does Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Jul 17

Benign Growth For Kobe Steel, Ltd. (TSE:5406) Underpins Its Share Price

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider Kobe...
Analysis Article May 30

Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article May 07

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Kobe Steel, Ltd. (TSE:5406)

Key Insights Kobe Steel's estimated fair value is JP¥1,851 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Kobe Steel's...
Analysis Article Apr 16

These 4 Measures Indicate That Kobe Steel (TSE:5406) Is Using Debt Extensively

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Mar 18

Kobe Steel's (TSE:5406) Dividend Will Be ¥45.00

Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 3rd of June. This...
Analysis Article Feb 26

Kobe Steel's (TSE:5406) Dividend Will Be ¥45.00

Kobe Steel, Ltd. ( TSE:5406 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥45.00 per share on the 3rd of June. This...

Shareholder Returns

5406JP Metals and MiningJP Market
7D0.05%-8.8%-2.9%
1Y21.7%68.3%37.8%

Return vs Industry: 5406 underperformed the JP Metals and Mining industry which returned 68.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 5406 underperformed the JP Market which returned 37.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 5406's price volatile compared to industry and market?
5406 volatility
5406 Average Weekly Movement3.8%
Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement5.6%
Market Average Movement4.6%
10% most volatile stocks in JP Market9.3%
10% least volatile stocks in JP Market2.4%

Stable Share Price: 5406 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.

Volatility Over Time: 5406's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
190539,294Yoshihiko Katsukawawww.kobelco.co.jp

Kobe Steel, Ltd. engages in the materials, machinery, and electric power businesses worldwide. The company offers steel sheet products, including high-tensile strength, hot and cold rolled, electro-galvanized, and hot-dipped galvanized steel sheets; steel wire rods and bars; and aluminum and steel plates. It also provides steel casting and forging products, such as crankshafts, marine parts, chemical processing equipment, and rolls; materials for plastic molding; and titanium products, copper sheets and strips, and steel powders.

Kobe Steel, Ltd. Fundamentals Summary

How do Kobe Steel's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
5406 fundamental statistics
Market capJP¥765.79b
Earnings (TTM)JP¥93.72b
Revenue (TTM)JP¥2.44t
8.2x
P/E Ratio
0.3x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
5406 income statement (TTM)
RevenueJP¥2.44t
Cost of RevenueJP¥2.03t
Gross ProfitJP¥403.22b
Other ExpensesJP¥309.51b
EarningsJP¥93.72b

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)236.99
Gross Margin16.55%
Net Profit Margin3.85%
Debt/Equity Ratio55.9%

How did 5406 perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.1%
Current Dividend Yield
34%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/12 23:34
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2026/03/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Kobe Steel, Ltd. is covered by 18 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Takashi EnomotoBofA Global Research
Minami MunakataCitigroup Inc
Jiro IokibeDaiwa Securities Co. Ltd.