Kurita Water Industries Hits Day Low at JPY 5,090 Amid Price Pressure

Kurita Water Industries has experienced a significant decline today, with the stock dropping by 5.83% as it reached an intraday low of JPY 5,090.00. This performance stands in contrast to the Japan Nikkei 225, which has only decreased by 1.01% on the same day. Over the past week, Kurita Water Industries has shown a modest gain of 2.4%, but its longer-term performance reveals a more concerning trend. The stock has declined by 1.59% over the past month and has seen a substantial drop of 18.18% over the past year, significantly underperforming the Japan Nikkei 225, which has gained 22.11% during the same period. Financial metrics indicate that the company is facing challenges, with a net profit decline of 86.85% reported for the first half of the year. The return on capital employed (ROCE) is at a low of 6.09%, and the interest coverage ratio is also notably low. Despite a high dividend yield of 0.01%, the stock's performance has consistently lagged behind the benchmark index over the last three years.