Why is KOSÉ Corp. ?
1
Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 0.15% and Operating profit at -14.45% over the last 5 years
- DEBT-EQUITY RATIO (HY) Highest at -22.43 %
- INTEREST(Q) At JPY 13 MM has Grown at 160%
- INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO(Q) Lowest at 29,876.92
2
Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years
- Along with generating -11.53% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed Japan Nikkei 225 in each of the last 3 annual periods
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 KOSÉ Corp. for you?
Low Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
KOSÉ Corp.
-11.53%
-1.64
31.88%
Japan Nikkei 225
85.83%
3.09
27.80%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
0.15%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-14.45%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
100.00
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
0
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-0.36
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
1.16
Tax Ratio
52.74%
Dividend Payout Ratio
52.86%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0.01%
ROCE (avg)
16.10%
ROE (avg)
6.91%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
22
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
1.27
EV to EBIT
14.66
EV to EBITDA
8.75
EV to Capital Employed
1.40
EV to Sales
0.82
PEG Ratio
0.29
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
9.55%
ROE (Latest)
5.82%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Technical Movement
11What is working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at JPY 6,605.7 MM
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 1.5 times
-22What is not working for the Company
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -22.43 %
INTEREST(Q)
At JPY 13 MM has Grown at 160%
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO(Q)
Lowest at 29,876.92
NET SALES(Q)
Lowest at JPY 78,265 MM
OPERATING PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at JPY 3,884 MM
OPERATING PROFIT MARGIN(Q)
Lowest at 4.96 %
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at JPY 2,275 MM
NET PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at JPY 433.95 MM
EPS(Q)
Lowest at JPY 7.46
Here's what is working for KOSÉ Corp.
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Highest at 1.5 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its inventory faster
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Here's what is not working for KOSÉ Corp.
Pre-Tax Profit
At JPY 2,275 MM has Fallen at -70.31%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very negative
Pre-Tax Profit (JPY MM)
Net Profit
At JPY 433.95 MM has Fallen at -91.8%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (JPY MM)
Interest
At JPY 13 MM has Grown at 160%
period on period (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (JPY MM)
Interest Coverage Ratio
Lowest at 29,876.92
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
The company's ability to manage interest payments is deteriorating
Operating Profit to Interest
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -22.43 % 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
Net Sales
Lowest at JPY 78,265 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is negative
Net Sales (JPY MM)
Operating Profit
Lowest at JPY 3,884 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Operating Profit trend is negative
Operating Profit (JPY MM)
Operating Profit Margin
Lowest at 4.96 %
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Company's profit margin has deteriorated
Operating Profit to Sales
Pre-Tax Profit
Lowest at JPY 2,275 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is negative
Pre-Tax Profit (JPY MM)
Net Profit
Lowest at JPY 433.95 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is negative
Net Profit (JPY MM)
EPS
Lowest at JPY 7.46
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Declining profitability; company has created lower earnings for shareholders
EPS (JPY)






