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KOSÉ Corporation

KOSÉ Corporation

KOSCF
KOSÉ CorporationUS flagOther OTC
34.51
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1.96BMarket Cap
KOSÉ Corporation
KOSCF
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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
2,972.83
2,947.11
2,868.55
2,976.82
3,331.5
3,643.11
4,266.71
4,676.43
5,318.78
5,837.61
5,745.21
4,897.58
5,067.94
5,265.11
5,656.65
5,785.64
5,525.28
Revenue per Share
88.79
115.87
86.5
117.2
195.14
211.36
327.03
379.65
536.63
648.7
467.75
210.11
329.02
204.41
131.62
264.83
255.47
Basic EPS, GAAP
71.48
167.54
103.8
54.97
208.69
177.54
330.64
101.69
420.35
278.53
300.42
219.86
230.65
436.71
-46.76
-179.65
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
39.98
39.98
39.99
40.13
41.98
53.99
74
103.99
125.99
169.99
190
154.98
129.99
139.99
140
139.98
- -
Dividend per Share
1,768.53
1,844.42
1,890.95
1,991.37
2,154.72
2,312.12
2,565.18
2,840.84
3,249.51
3,728.22
4,005.98
3,982.76
4,294.24
4,358.37
4,349.82
4,473.68
4,491.94
Book Value per Share
1,785.69
1,864.23
1,923.49
2,027.15
2,246.12
2,242.72
2,429.7
2,794.16
3,194.5
3,666.92
3,951.9
3,981.75
4,572.99
4,713.46
4,650.2
4,893.73
4,952.03
Tangible Book Value per Share
58
58
58
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
172,564
171,071
166,508
170,685
190,049
207,821
243,390
266,762
303,399
332,995
327,724
279,389
289,136
300,406
322,758
330,193
315,244
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
18.13
19.82
6.87
6.95
9.97
10.9
14.23
14.68
15.96
15.74
12.28
4.76
7.65
5.32
5.38
5.59
6.13
Operating Margin (%)
5,892
5,162
4,882
4,607
4,679
5,862
6,603
6,593
7,793
8,823
9,633
11,158
10,702
10,582
10,883
12,524
5,049
Depreciation Expense
5,154
6,726
5,021
6,720
11,132
12,057
18,655
21,657
30,611
37,004
26,682
11,986
18,771
11,663
7,510
15,114
14,576
Net Income, GAAP
40.23
41.62
52.66
45.34
42.66
44.1
39.14
39.28
30.5
29.02
31.05
39.31
30.13
35.75
52.15
30.71
35.79
Effective Tax Rate (%)
2.99
3.93
3.02
3.94
5.86
5.8
7.66
8.12
10.09
11.11
8.14
4.29
6.49
3.88
2.33
4.58
4.62
Profit Margin (%)
64,282
67,043
73,790
79,861
90,514
89,269
103,585
116,041
124,326
139,134
144,762
143,423
176,901
186,508
169,174
165,735
197,484
Working Capital
150
549
521
464
436
472
500
438
484
837
712
702
7,793
8,664
8,985
8,391
9,359
LT Debt
107,538
111,796
114,866
119,308
132,809
149,636
158,541
177,129
198,607
224,841
240,202
241,297
275,348
283,036
292,276
304,783
296,515
Total Equity
16.57
16.88
4.45
5.17
8.06
8.45
12.85
13.36
17
16.74
11.5
3.22
5.68
3.49
2.72
4.06
4.05
Return on Invested Capital (%)
4.22
5.39
3.75
5.21
8.03
7.91
11.07
11.53
14.65
16.22
10.7
4.87
6.93
3.95
2.2
5.01
4.78
Return on Capital (%)
5.09
6.41
4.63
6
9.39
9.46
13.41
14.05
17.62
18.59
12.1
5.26
7.95
4.73
3.02
6
5.76
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'23
Mar'24
Jun'24
ST Debt
1,550
1,639
1,661
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
8,664
9,022
9,359
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
57
57
57
Market Capitalization
158,155
124,686
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Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'23
Mar'24
Jun'24
Total Current Assets
256,732
258,692
261,748
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
132,846
123,932
128,264
Accounts Receivable, Net
44,405
49,356
44,851
Inventories
70,881
77,612
82,939
Total Current Liabilities
70,224
67,025
64,264
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
1,550
1,639
1,661
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
7.47%
4.98%
4.28%
Free Cash Flow
54.55%
48.21%
284.3%
Net Income, GAAP
13.44%
5.86%
101.25%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.1%
0.48%
2.3%
Total Cash Common Dividend
11.86%
-5.37%
0.01%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
77,583
81,550
- -
- -
322,758
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
330,193
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
121.69
- -
- -
- -
131.62
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
264.83
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
140
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
139.98
2026
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Business
KOSÉ Corporation manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of cosmetics, skincare, makeup, haircare, and toiletries worldwide. The company operates through three primary brand categories: high-prestige brands including DECORTÉ, JILL STUART, SEKKISEI MIYABI, INFINITY, Predia, ADDICTION, tarte, and iMPREA, which emphasize premium quality, advanced technologies, and personalized counseling at specialty stores and department stores; prestige brands such as SEKKISEI, ONE BY KOSÉ, LECHÉRI, ESPRIQUE, ASTALUXE by KOSÉ Professional, X-Barrier and ACNE-O by Dr. PHIL COSMETICS, MAIHADA by KOSÉ PROVISION, and Carté HD, targeting wider distribution through cosmetics stores, mass merchandisers, and drugstores with high-value-added formulations; and cosmetaries brands like Visée, FASIO, NAILHOLIC, MAKE KEEP MIST, STEPHEN KNOLL NEW YORK, softymoby, Je l’aime, BIOLISS, CLEAR TURN, SUNCUT, Magnifique, and GRACE ONE by KOSÉ COSMEPORT, offering affordable self-service cosmetics and toiletries via mass retailers, drugstores, and convenience stores. Founded in 1946 and headquartered at 3-6-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, KOSÉ conducts operations across 68 countries and regions, with subsidiaries and affiliates including KOSÉ America, Inc., KOSÉ (Thailand) Co., Ltd., KOSÉ Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., and PT. Indonesia KOSÉ, serving consumer markets through diverse channels such as online platforms, department stores, salons, and travel retail. In recent developments, KOSÉ acquired shares in Thailand-based Puri Co., Ltd., operator of the holistic wellness brand PAÑPURI, making it a subsidiary in December 2024 to bolster presence in Global South markets and expand its wellness portfolio with clean, Thai-inspired fragrances, body care, skincare, and spa services; in January 2025, the company invested in Indian skincare brand Foxtale Consumer Pvt. Ltd. via a USD 30 million Series C round and formed a strategic partnership, including a planned joint venture to leverage local D2C expertise and accelerate growth in India; additionally, KOSÉ established France and Paris R&D branches in February 2024, enhancing European innovation capabilities.