Kyocera Corp. Hits Day High with Strong 3.4% Intraday Surge

Kyocera Corp. has experienced a notable increase of 3.4% on October 27, 2025, reaching an intraday high of JPY 2,195.00. This performance stands out against the Japan Nikkei 225, which rose by 1.35% on the same day. Over the past week, Kyocera has shown a robust gain of 9.96%, while its monthly performance reflects an increase of 8.17%. Year-to-date, the stock has surged by 39.04%, significantly outperforming the Nikkei 225's 23.57% gain.
Despite these positive short-term trends, Kyocera faces challenges in long-term growth, with operating profit declining at an annual rate of -23.00% over the last five years. The company has reported negative results for the last 11 consecutive quarters, with a net profit of JPY 25,162 million reflecting a decrease of -69.08%. Additionally, the return on equity stands at a low 0.84%, indicating limited profitability per unit of shareholder funds.

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