Kyocera Corp. Hits Day High with Strong 3.04% Intraday Surge

Kyocera Corp. has experienced a notable increase of 3.04% on October 7, 2025, reaching an intraday high of JPY 2,054.50. This performance comes amid a mixed backdrop, as the Japan Nikkei 225 index rose by 4.75% on the same day.
In terms of performance metrics, Kyocera's year-to-date growth stands at 29.13%, significantly outpacing the Nikkei's 20.18%. However, over the past year, the company's stock has generated a return of 18.87%, which is lower than the Nikkei's 24.09%.

Despite the recent uptick, Kyocera faces challenges in profitability, reflected in a low return on equity (ROE) of 3.48%. The company has struggled with declining operating profits, which have decreased at an annual rate of 23% over the last five years. Additionally, it has reported negative results for the last 11 consecutive quarters, with a net profit of JPY 25,162 million showing a decline of 69.08%.

Kyocera's market capitalization stands at JPY 3,060,976 million, and it currently trades at a price-to-book ratio of 0.93, indicating a valuation that is attractive compared to its peers.