Air Water, Inc. Hits Day High with Strong 8.93% Intraday Surge

Air Water, Inc., a mid-cap player in the specialty chemicals industry, has experienced a significant uptick in its stock price, gaining 8.93% on October 15, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of JPY 2,265.50, marking a notable performance against the backdrop of a declining Japan Nikkei 225, which fell by 2.58% on the same day. Despite this daily surge, Air Water's performance over the past week and month has been less favorable, with declines of 11.74% and 13.33%, respectively. Over the past year, the stock has generated a return of 12.85%, which lags behind the Nikkei 225's 18.28% return. The company's market capitalization stands at JPY 605,290 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.00, indicating a competitive valuation within its sector. Air Water's financial metrics reveal a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72 and a return on equity of 10.06%. While the company has shown some resilience in its annual operating profit growth rate of 7.44% over the last five years, it has underperformed the market in the long term, with a three-year performance of 32.82% compared to the Nikkei's 72.93%.