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Starzen Company Limited

Starzen Company Limited

TTSE:8043
1,551.00
JPY
+22.00
(+1.44%)
72.40BMarket 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
5,350.39
5,879.77
6,293.55
5,636.06
6,005.26
6,052.1
6,011.47
5,969.08
6,530.34
7,272.75
7,042.85
7,467.56
7,838.01
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
36.45
58.95
78.74
82.19
90.4
78.66
29.82
118.29
102.45
128
128.87
208.85
145.81
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
97.19
-122.62
277.23
33.68
20.53
120.62
24.96
189.44
24.31
123.4
219.18
-38.77
51.52
- -
Dividend per Share
11.59
11.82
13.46
13.12
16.69
19.64
19.93
18.31
21.64
21.59
24.96
26.59
37.35
- -
Book Value per Share
615.45
683.02
722.8
767.78
841.81
893.89
893.31
1,010.45
1,098.45
1,203.64
1,337.34
1,518.56
1,675.17
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
583.32
656.11
714.76
750.4
822.81
876.41
878.85
994.81
1,065.04
1,157.98
1,276.67
1,448.48
1,557
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
48
48
48
56
57
58
58
59
58
58
58
58
57
57
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
256,581
282,575
303,402
313,943
340,119
351,212
351,356
349,242
381,432
425,173
410,534
436,112
448,213
- -
Operating Margin (%)
0.77
1.36
1.29
1.77
1.72
1.36
1.2
1.91
1.81
1.92
2.19
2.07
1.95
- -
Depreciation Expense
3,156
3,139
2,756
2,725
2,571
2,753
2,947
2,777
2,955
2,916
3,040
3,315
4,256
- -
Net Income, GAAP
1,748
2,833
3,796
4,578
5,120
4,565
1,743
6,921
5,984
7,483
7,512
12,197
8,338
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
34.63
38.07
34.95
27.22
28.49
30.56
56.12
16.91
31.63
27.5
31.9
30.64
27.85
- -
Profit Margin (%)
0.68
1
1.25
1.46
1.51
1.3
0.5
1.98
1.57
1.76
1.83
2.8
1.86
- -
Working Capital
14,338
22,481
24,179
28,694
31,068
32,961
35,537
40,668
38,453
46,026
50,824
61,148
57,220
- -
LT Debt
22,233
27,140
25,591
22,196
24,753
23,933
24,973
26,009
19,300
22,785
23,958
26,125
29,599
- -
Total Equity
29,465
32,829
34,912
43,326
47,883
52,243
52,309
59,124
64,001
70,176
78,000
88,746
95,733
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
1.79
2.98
3.04
4.76
4.6
3.57
1.95
5.6
4.5
5.38
5.27
4.95
4.34
- -
Return on Capital (%)
2.97
3.92
4.9
5.79
6.02
5.27
2
7.28
6.12
7.41
6.91
10.21
6.3
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
6.05
9.08
11.2
11.71
11.23
9.12
3.33
12.42
9.71
11.12
10.12
14.63
9.04
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
ST Debt
23,693
30,690
- -
LT Borrowings
26,313
29,135
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
464
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
57
57
57
Market Capitalization
68,749
72,404
68,571

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
Total Current Assets
115,164
125,440
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
16,658
18,242
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
31,225
36,279
- -
Inventories
48,378
47,760
- -
Total Current Liabilities
58,269
68,220
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
23,693
30,690
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
10.76%
10.14%
7.87%
Free Cash Flow
100.86%
10.02%
-230.12%
Net Income, GAAP
29.95%
8.53%
-31.64%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
4.08%
5.25%
2.77%
Total Cash Common Dividend
13.41%
15.49%
37.54%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
436,112
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
448,213
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
208.85
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
145.81
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
26.59
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
37.35
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Kazuhiko Yokota
Full Time Employees
2,807
Sector
Consumer non-durables
Industry
Food: meat/fish/dairy
Address
Starzen Shinagawa Building Tokyo TY Japan 108-0075
IPO Date
Nov 7, 1962
Website
starzen.co.jp
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Business
Starzen Company Limited operates primarily in the industrial chemicals and materials sector. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying a broad portfolio of chemical products including industrial solvents, specialty chemicals, electronic materials, and functional chemicals used in various industries such as manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Starzen's product lineup includes chemical reagents, high-purity solvents, and materials essential for semiconductor and LCD production as well as other advanced industrial applications. The company serves customers mainly in Japan and other Asian markets. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Starzen has continuously expanded its technological expertise and product offerings to meet evolving industry demands. In recent years, the company has pursued strategic business expansions by enhancing its product development capabilities and reinforcing alliances within the chemical sector to strengthen its market position. It has focused on innovation in electronic chemicals and specialty materials to support advanced manufacturing sectors. Starzen's operational scope includes manufacturing facilities and sales offices primarily in Japan, with growing international business particularly in Asia. It operates as a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 8043.T. The company's recent strategic moves include strengthening its electronic materials division and deepening collaborations with technology partners to drive new product development and business growth over the last 1-2 years. This aligns with its goal to expand its presence in high-growth chemical segments and to capitalize on industrial digitalization trends. Overall, Starzen Company Limited is a comprehensive chemical manufacturer and supplier offering wide-ranging industrial and electronic chemical products with a focus on innovation-led growth and strategic partnerships to enhance its market footprint in Japan and beyond.