Kodama Chemical Hits Day Low of JPY 751 Amid Price Pressure

Kodama Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. experienced a significant decline today, with the stock dropping by 7.06% to touch an intraday low of JPY 751.00. This performance comes amid a broader market context where the Japan Nikkei 225 index recorded a modest gain of 0.3%. Over the past week, Kodama Chemical has seen a decrease of 9.92%, and its performance over the last month reflects a decline of 13.39%. However, the company has shown remarkable growth over the past year, boasting a return of 193.46%, significantly outperforming the Nikkei 225's 20.27% increase during the same period. Kodama Chemical operates within the Auto Components & Equipment industry and has a market capitalization of JPY 13,227 million, categorizing it as a small-cap stock. The company has reported impressive net sales growth of 392.63% in its latest quarter, alongside a high return on capital employed (ROCE) of 148.33%. Despite today's downturn, the stock has demonstrated strong long-term performance metrics, including a 152.65% increase over the past five years.