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Kobe Steel, Ltd.

Kobe Steel, Ltd.

11.43
EUR
+0.13
(+1.11%)
4.09BMarket Cap
Nov 10Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
5,882.61
5,192.86
5,018.45
4,676.09
5,192.98
5,442.73
5,156.73
4,702.48
5,554.13
6,262.81
6,439.1
6,476.66
6,182.65
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
226.29
238.19
-59.35
-63.54
174.43
99.2
-187.56
64.06
160.24
183.81
277.38
304.64
237.8
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
318.74
158.86
-3.41
7.53
149.58
-180.3
-602.17
59.49
32.97
52.5
279.58
88.71
196.01
- -
Dividend per Share
0.02
59.74
39.9
0.05
0.02
40.05
10.29
0.14
19.33
44.95
70.12
90.16
95.07
- -
Book Value per Share
1,841.11
2,137
1,903.8
1,860.37
2,049.95
2,041.29
1,811.1
1,958.57
2,066.48
2,314.32
2,675.13
2,941.15
3,189.57
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,786.2
2,081.85
1,850.23
1,793.71
1,937.3
1,951.2
1,721.04
1,857.76
1,974.42
2,219.16
2,575.69
2,814.14
3,043.71
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
310
363
363
363
362
362
363
363
375
395
395
394
394
395
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,824,698
1,886,894
1,822,805
1,695,864
1,881,158
1,971,869
1,869,835
1,705,566
2,082,582
2,472,508
2,543,142
2,555,031
2,436,581
- -
Operating Margin (%)
6.28
6.33
3.76
0.57
4.73
2.45
0.53
1.78
4.21
3.49
7.34
6.21
5.33
- -
Depreciation Expense
82,936
89,881
94,812
96,281
102,032
102,589
105,346
100,856
105,147
112,505
119,084
122,439
123,948
- -
Net Income, GAAP
70,191
86,549
-21,556
-23,045
63,188
35,940
-68,008
23,234
60,083
72,566
109,552
120,180
93,717
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
16.48
11.84
- -
- -
14.52
21.35
- -
- -
24.19
23.19
28.22
14.38
19.06
- -
Profit Margin (%)
3.85
4.59
-1.18
-1.36
3.36
1.82
-3.64
1.36
2.89
2.93
4.31
4.7
3.85
- -
Working Capital
176,340
189,551
233,214
195,179
118,005
290,522
253,405
340,433
402,375
366,184
476,727
501,705
535,620
- -
LT Debt
530,358
463,051
532,492
574,943
519,133
621,766
732,772
865,402
847,453
736,937
697,531
629,158
584,211
- -
Total Equity
734,680
851,783
745,491
729,405
790,984
803,312
716,369
769,375
872,344
977,651
1,127,345
1,237,058
1,330,452
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
6.09
6.7
- -
- -
4.95
2.44
- -
- -
3.62
3.55
6.8
6.51
4.95
- -
Return on Capital (%)
5.26
6.1
- -
- -
4.87
2.62
- -
- -
3.65
4.31
5.82
6.38
4.76
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
11.89
11.98
-2.94
-3.37
8.92
4.85
-9.74
3.4
7.88
8.39
11.12
10.84
7.74
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
ST Debt
240,222
185,705
- -
LT Borrowings
541,689
563,373
- -
LT Finance Leases
19,317
20,838
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
394
395
395
Market Capitalization
676,650
749,601
742,835

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
Total Current Assets
1,380,942
1,386,473
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
228,984
189,233
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
372,480
384,142
- -
Inventories
714,445
690,225
- -
Total Current Liabilities
911,457
850,853
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
240,222
185,705
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
6.25%
11.61%
7.55%
Free Cash Flow
197.66%
102.02%
120.74%
Net Income, GAAP
-61.58%
43.61%
-22.02%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
3.43%
7.9%
-4.64%
Total Cash Common Dividend
19,500.99%
2,814.63%
5.34%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
2,555,031
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
2,436,581
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
304.64
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
237.8
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
90.16
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
95.07
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Yoshihiko Katsukawa
Full Time Employees
38,614
Sector
Non-energy minerals
Industry
Steel
Address
2-4, Wakinohama-Kaigandori 2-chome Kobe HY Japan 651-8585
IPO Date
May 16, 1949
Website
kobelco.co.jp
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Business
Kobe Steel, Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel products and engineering services. Its core products include steel bars and wires, steel plates, welding materials, aluminum and copper products, and machinery and engineering solutions. The company operates across multiple sectors including construction, automotive, aerospace, energy, and electronics, providing specialized materials and components tailored to these industries. Founded in 1905, Kobe Steel is headquartered in Kobe, Japan, and serves clients both domestically and internationally. In recent years, Kobe Steel has expanded its business through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, aiming to enhance its engineering capabilities and product offerings. The company has focused on developing advanced materials and technologies, including environmentally friendly steel production methods and high-performance aluminum alloys. Kobe Steel continues to strengthen its global supply chain and has launched new product lines to cater to evolving market demands, particularly in energy and mobility sectors. These strategic moves reflect Kobe Steel's commitment to innovation and sustainability in its operational and product development processes. Kobe Steel operates in several business segments: steel products including rolled steel and wire rods; aluminum and copper products involving semi-finished and fabricated components; welding products featuring welding wires and electrodes; and machinery and engineering that covers manufacturing equipment and construction machinery. The company’s target markets range from infrastructure and industrial manufacturers to the automotive and aerospace industries. Kobe Steel also has a presence in various countries through subsidiaries and joint ventures, contributing to its global footprint and diversified revenue base.