Why is Hamamatsu Photonics KK ?
1
The company has declared Negative results for the last 12 consecutive quarters
- ROCE(HY) Lowest at 4.22%
- DEBT-EQUITY RATIO (HY) Highest at -3.66 %
- INTEREST(Q) Highest at JPY 607 MM
2
With ROE of 3.93%, it has a very expensive valuation with a 2.02 Price to Book Value
- The stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers' average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 69.19%, its profits have fallen by -36.6%
3
Underperformed the market in the last 1 year
- The stock has generated a return of 69.19% in the last 1 year, much lower than market (Japan Nikkei 225) returns of 88.41%
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK for you?
High Risk, High Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Hamamatsu Photonics KK
60.84%
123.40
57.23%
Japan Nikkei 225
88.41%
3.25
27.24%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
8.46%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-8.21%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
100.00
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
0
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-0.14
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.57
Tax Ratio
30.83%
Dividend Payout Ratio
80.31%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0
ROCE (avg)
21.79%
ROE (avg)
10.68%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
51
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
2.02
EV to EBIT
42.84
EV to EBITDA
16.69
EV to Capital Employed
2.12
EV to Sales
2.87
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
4.94%
ROE (Latest)
3.93%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bullish
No Trend
OBV
No Trend
Bullish
Technical Movement
8What is working for the Company
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -0.73% (YoY
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 1.46 times
NET SALES(Q)
Highest at JPY 60,586 MM
OPERATING PROFIT(Q)
Highest at JPY 13,461 MM
OPERATING PROFIT MARGIN(Q)
Highest at 22.22 %
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
Highest at JPY 8,680 MM
NET PROFIT(Q)
Highest at JPY 6,441 MM
EPS(Q)
Highest at JPY 21.92
-15What is not working for the Company
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at 4.22%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -3.66 %
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at JPY 607 MM
Here's what is working for Hamamatsu Photonics KK
Net Sales
Highest at JPY 60,586 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is positive
Net Sales (JPY MM)
Operating Profit
Highest at JPY 13,461 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Operating Profit trend is positive
Operating Profit (JPY MM)
Operating Profit Margin
Highest at 22.22 %
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Company's profit margin has improved
Operating Profit to Sales
Pre-Tax Profit
Highest at JPY 8,680 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is positive
Pre-Tax Profit (JPY MM)
Net Profit
Highest at JPY 6,441 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is positive
Net Profit (JPY MM)
EPS
Highest at JPY 21.92
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Increasing profitability; company has created higher earnings for shareholders
EPS (JPY)
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Highest at 1.46 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its inventory faster
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -0.73% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Hamamatsu Photonics KK
Interest
At JPY 607 MM has Grown at 61.01%
period on period (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -3.66 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio
Interest
Highest at JPY 607 MM
in the last five periods and Increased by 61.01% (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)






