3168 Stock Overview Kurotani Corporation engages in the collection, processing, manufacture, and sale of various metals in Japan, Korea, rest of Asia, Europe, and internationally. More details
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Price History & Performance
Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for MERF Historical stock prices Current Share Price JP¥546.00 52 Week High JP¥823.00 52 Week Low JP¥534.00 Beta 1.05 1 Month Change -2.15% 3 Month Change -11.36% 1 Year Change -8.85% 3 Year Change -16.90% 5 Year Change 3.41% Change since IPO -5.70%
Recent News & Updates
Kurotani (TSE:3168) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥10.00 Dec 19
Final dividend of JP¥10.00 announced Dec 19
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jan 16, 2025 Dec 17
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥37.69 (vs JP¥12.01 in FY 2023) Oct 16
Kurotani Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 21, 2024 Oct 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Aug 22 See more updates
Kurotani (TSE:3168) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥10.00 Dec 19
Final dividend of JP¥10.00 announced Dec 19
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jan 16, 2025 Dec 17
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥37.69 (vs JP¥12.01 in FY 2023) Oct 16
Kurotani Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 21, 2024 Oct 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Aug 22
Kurotani Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Oct 11, 2024 Aug 18
Kurotani (TSE:3168) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger Aug 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% Aug 05
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥41.78 (vs JP¥6.10 in 3Q 2023) Jul 16
Kurotani (TSE:3168) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥10.00 Jul 12
Kurotani Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2024 Jul 12
Kurotani (TSE:3168) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥10.00 Jun 19
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jul 12, 2024 May 03
Kurotani (TSE:3168) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥10.00 Apr 29
Kurotani's (TSE:3168) Dividend Will Be ¥10.00 Apr 15
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥7.58 loss per share (vs JP¥0.85 loss in 2Q 2023) Apr 14
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Feb 21
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Apr 12, 2024 Jan 28
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.51 (vs JP¥1.48 loss in 1Q 2023) Jan 16
Kurotani Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Second Quarter and Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2024 Jan 16
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2024 Nov 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥12.01 (vs JP¥38.48 in FY 2022) Oct 16
Kurotani Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 22, 2023 Oct 15 Kurotani Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the First Half Ending February 2024 and Full Year Ending August 31, 2024
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share at 3.2% yield Aug 23
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Oct 13, 2023 Aug 03
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.10 (vs JP¥31.21 in 3Q 2022) Jul 16 Kurotani Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending August 31, 2023
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jul 12, 2023 May 19
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥0.85 loss per share (vs JP¥12.38 profit in 2Q 2022) Apr 16
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share at 3.3% yield Feb 20
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Apr 14, 2023 Jan 29
First quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥1.48 loss per share (vs JP¥12.19 profit in 1Q 2022) Jan 13
Kurotani Corporation (TSE:3168) announces an Equity Buyback for 140,000 shares, for ¥85.4 million. Jan 13 Kurotani Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the First Half Ending February 2023 and Full Year Ending August 31, 2023
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Jan 12, 2023 Nov 27
No independent directors Nov 16
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥38.48 (vs JP¥95.36 in FY 2021) Oct 17
Kurotani Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 25, 2022 Oct 16
Kurotani Provides Dividend Guidance for the Second Quarter and Year Ending August 2023 Oct 15 Kurotani Provides Dividend Guidance for the Second Quarter and Year Ending August 2023
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Aug 23
Kurotani Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Oct 14, 2022 Aug 22
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥31.21 (vs JP¥33.46 in 3Q 2021) Jul 13
Kurotani Corporation Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending August 2022 Jul 12
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Jul 11, 2022 May 20
No independent directors Apr 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week Apr 18
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥12.38 (vs JP¥19.10 in 2Q 2021) Apr 12 Kurotani Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending August 2022
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Feb 18
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Apr 11, 2022 Feb 11
First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Jan 16
Investor sentiment improved over the past week Oct 18
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥95.36 (vs JP¥26.69 in FY 2020) Oct 12
Upcoming dividend of JP¥7.50 per share Aug 23
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥33.46 (vs JP¥11.71 loss in 3Q 2020) Jul 15
Kurotani Corporation Announces Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Period Ending August 2021 Jul 14
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week May 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week Apr 20
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥19.10 (vs JP¥12.29 in 2Q 2020) Apr 16
Kurotani Corporation Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending August 2021 Apr 16
New 90-day high: JP¥863 Mar 15
Upcoming Dividend of JP¥7.50 Per Share Feb 18
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Apr 13, 2021 Feb 14
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥11.78 Jan 14
New 90-day high: JP¥782 Jan 06
New 90-day high: JP¥635 Dec 01
Kurotani Corporation to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Jan 12, 2021 Nov 28
Kurotani Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Oct 09, 2020 Aug 24 Shareholder Returns 3168 JP Metals and Mining JP Market 7D 0.6% 0.6% -0.6% 1Y -8.8% -9.2% 14.5%
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Return vs Market: 3168 underperformed the JP Market which returned 14.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility Is 3168's price volatile compared to industry and market? 3168 volatility 3168 Average Weekly Movement 2.3% Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement 3.2% Market Average Movement 3.5% 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market 7.2% 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market 1.8%
Stable Share Price: 3168 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 3168's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company Kurotani Corporation engages in the collection, processing, manufacture, and sale of various metals in Japan, Korea, rest of Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Nonferrous Metals and Arts and Crafts. It recycles and sells industrial materials and metal scraps, as well as produces base metals that are used as raw materials to manufacture electrical wires and semiconductor base plates.
Show more MERF Inc. Fundamentals Summary How do MERF's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap? 3168 fundamental statistics Market cap JP¥7.71b Earnings (TTM ) JP¥532.00m Revenue (TTM ) JP¥82.07b
Earnings & Revenue Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM) 3168 income statement (TTM ) Revenue JP¥82.07b Cost of Revenue JP¥78.95b Gross Profit JP¥3.12b Other Expenses JP¥2.59b Earnings JP¥532.00m
Last Reported Earnings
Aug 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
Jan 16, 2025
Earnings per share (EPS) 37.67 Gross Margin 3.80% Net Profit Margin 0.65% Debt/Equity Ratio 134.9%
How did 3168 perform over the long term?
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3.7% Current Dividend Yield When do you need to buy 3168 by to receive an upcoming dividend? MERF dividend dates Ex Dividend Date Feb 27 2025 Dividend Pay Date May 08 2025 Days until Ex dividend 54 days Days until Dividend pay date 124 days
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status Data Last Updated (UTC time) Company Analysis 2025/01/04 04:38 End of Day Share Price 2024/12/30 00:00 Earnings 2024/08/31 Annual Earnings 2024/08/31
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