Furukawa Electric Hits Day High with 6.01% Surge in Stock Price

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has experienced a significant uptick in its stock performance, gaining 6.01% on October 27, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of JPY 9,859.00, reflecting strong market activity. Over the past year, Furukawa Electric has demonstrated impressive growth, with a remarkable 179.27% increase, significantly outperforming the Japan Nikkei 225, which rose by 29.25% during the same period.
In terms of financial metrics, the company has shown a solid year-to-date performance of 47.14%, again surpassing the Nikkei 225's 23.57%. Despite a low Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 3.30%, the company has reported positive results for the last four consecutive quarters, with a notable net profit of JPY 30,183.02 million. The decline in raw material costs by 12.83% year-over-year has also contributed positively to its financial standing.

Furukawa Electric operates within the mid-cap segment of the Electronics & Appliances industry, with a market capitalization of JPY 623,282 million. The stock's current price-to-earnings ratio stands at 12.00, indicating a competitive valuation in the market.