Kimura Chemical Plants Hits Day Low Amid Price Pressure, Stock at JPY 1,036.00

Kimura Chemical Plants Co., Ltd. experienced significant volatility on October 14, 2025, with the stock declining by 11.3% and reaching an intraday low of JPY 1,036.00. This performance stands in contrast to the Japan Nikkei 225, which fell by only 1.01% on the same day. Over the past week, Kimura Chemical has shown a positive trend, gaining 7.08%, while its monthly performance remains modest at 3.06%. However, the stock's year-to-date performance is relatively stable at 20.42%, closely aligning with the Nikkei 225's 20.54%. In the longer term, Kimura has demonstrated a robust annual growth rate of 42.62% over the past year, outperforming the Nikkei 225's 22.11%. Despite these figures, the company faces challenges, including a notable decline in pre-tax profit, which fell by 73.17% in the most recent quarter. Additionally, the rising cost of raw materials, which increased by 35.68% year-over-year, may impact future profitability. With a market capitalization of JPY 20,950 million, Kimura operates within the small-cap segment of the industrial manufacturing industry, characterized by a P/E ratio of 8.00 and a return on equity of 8.90%.