6278 Stock Overview
Engages in the production and sale of cutting tools, linear motion products, and metal machining equipment in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Union Tool Co. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥4,940.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥7,230.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥3,200.00 |
| Beta | 0.38 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.73% |
| 3 Month Change | -19.02% |
| 1 Year Change | 48.35% |
| 3 Year Change | 27.98% |
| 5 Year Change | 45.29% |
| Change since IPO | 191.58% |
Recent News & Updates
Union Tool (TSE:6278) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
Dec 11
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Union Tool Co.'s (TSE:6278) 27% Share Price Plunge
Dec 01Union Tool (TSE:6278) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
Nov 15Recent updates
Union Tool (TSE:6278) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
Dec 11Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Union Tool Co.'s (TSE:6278) 27% Share Price Plunge
Dec 01Union Tool (TSE:6278) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
Nov 15Union Tool (TSE:6278) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
Oct 29Union Tool (TSE:6278) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥45.00
Aug 13Union Tool Co. (TSE:6278) Shares Slammed 27% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Aug 06Some Investors May Be Worried About Union Tool's (TSE:6278) Returns On Capital
Jul 24News Flash: Analysts Just Made A Notable Upgrade To Their Union Tool Co. (TSE:6278) Forecasts
May 29Union Tool Co. (TSE:6278) Stock Rockets 27% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
May 23Union Tool (TSE:6278) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥42.00
May 22Union Tool (TSE:6278) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥42.00
Apr 25Union Tool (TSE:6278) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥42.00
Apr 11Investors Appear Satisfied With Union Tool Co.'s (TSE:6278) Prospects As Shares Rocket 28%
Mar 07Shareholder Returns
| 6278 | JP Machinery | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.4% | -0.6% | -1.5% |
| 1Y | 48.3% | 17.1% | 13.7% |
Return vs Industry: 6278 exceeded the JP Machinery industry which returned 17.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 6278 exceeded the JP Market which returned 13.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 6278 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 6278 Average Weekly Movement | 7.6% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 3.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 3.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 7.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 1.9% |
Stable Share Price: 6278's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 6278's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of JP stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1,450 | Takao Katayama | www.uniontool.co.jp |
Union Tool Co. engages in the production and sale of cutting tools, linear motion products, and metal machining equipment in Japan and internationally. It offers printed circuit board (PCB) drills/routers; PCB tools-related equipment, such as MDP drill pointers, ring setting machines, non-contact drill diameter/measuring machines, and spindle run out measuring machines; carbide end mills; measuring instruments; rolling dies, forging tools, and coating rods; sensor products, including wearable heart rate sensors, analysis tools, and watching products. The company was formerly known as Union Chemical Research Co., Ltd.
Union Tool Co. Fundamentals Summary
| 6278 fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | JP¥84.04b |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥4.28b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥29.18b |
19.9x
P/E Ratio2.9x
P/S RatioIs 6278 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 6278 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥29.18b |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥18.39b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥10.80b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥6.51b |
| Earnings | JP¥4.28b |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 247.99 |
| Gross Margin | 36.99% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.68% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did 6278 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield35%
Payout RatioDoes 6278 pay a reliable dividends?
See 6278 dividend history and benchmarks| Union Tool dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Dec 27 2024 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Mar 31 2025 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 4 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 98 days |
Does 6278 pay a reliable dividends?
See 6278 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/23 10:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Union Tool Co. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Yoshitsugu Sasaki | Aizawa Securities Co. Ltd. |
| null null | Company Forecast |
| Koichi Hariya | Ichiyoshi Research Institute Inc. |