Shikoku Kasei Holdings Hits Day Low Amid Price Pressure, Now at JPY 2,232.00

Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corp., a small-cap player in the specialty chemicals industry, experienced a significant decline today, with its stock dropping by 10.65% as of October 14, 2025. The stock reached an intraday low of JPY 2,232.00, marking a notable point in its trading session.
In terms of performance metrics, Shikoku Kasei has shown mixed results over various time frames. While the stock has gained 1.92% over the past month, it has underperformed the Japan Nikkei 225 index, which rose by 9.7% in the same period. Year-to-date, the company has achieved a 7.36% increase, but this is still below the Nikkei's 20.54% gain.

Financially, Shikoku Kasei Holdings maintains a low debt profile, with a debt-to-equity ratio of -0.21, indicating strong cash reserves to meet obligations. The company reported a return on equity of 9.99% and a price-to-book ratio of 1.14, suggesting a competitive valuation within its sector. Despite these strengths, the company has faced challenges in long-term growth, with operating profit growth averaging 4.74% over the last five years.