Mitsui Chemicals Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Mitsui Chemicals's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -28.5%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 5.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4% per year. Mitsui Chemicals's return on equity is 4.7%, and it has net margins of 2.1%.
Key information
-28.45%
Earnings growth rate
-27.73%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 6.58% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.04% |
| Return on equity | 4.74% |
| Net Margin | 2.06% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
4183: Share Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside As Earnings Multiple Re-Rates
Analysts are keeping their ¥3,000 price target for Mitsui Chemicals unchanged. They point to small model tweaks in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions rather than a shift in the overall outlook.Narrative Update • May 15
4183: Share Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside As Earnings Multiple Re-Rates
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Mitsui Chemicals steady at ¥3,000 per share. The updated price target reflects slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E rather than a major shift in their overall view of the stock.
Narrative Update • Apr 26
4183: Weaker Earnings Outlook And Margin Pressure Will Weigh On Future Returns
Analysts have raised Mitsui Chemicals' fair value estimate from ¥1,500 to ¥1,550, citing updated assumptions that combine a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly lower profit margin with a materially higher revenue growth outlook and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals has launched a share repurchase program of up to 18,400,000 shares, or 4.89% of its share capital, for ¥30,000m, with plans to cancel treasury shares after repurchase and a program period running until July 31, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 12
4183: Share Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside Despite Near Term Margin Pressure
Analysts have kept the fair value estimate for Mitsui Chemicals steady at ¥3,000 by refining assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which together underpin the updated price target narrative. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals has launched a share repurchase program to buy up to 18,400,000 shares, around 4.89% of its share capital, for ¥30,000m, with plans to cancel the repurchased shares and run the program through July 31, 2026 (Board meeting and buyback transaction announcements, February 5, 2026).Narrative Update • Mar 28
4183: Renewable Plastics And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Share Upside
Analysts have maintained their ¥3,000 price target for Mitsui Chemicals, noting that only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E have been made, and these do not materially change their overall view of the shares. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals is part of a 14 company global supply chain across five countries and regions to produce renewable plastics for Sony's high performance audio visual products, with a focus on tracking and documenting GHG emissions across the chain and supporting Sony's move away from virgin fossil based plastics (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 14
4183: Renewable Plastics Supply Chain Will Reshape Long-Term Earnings Profile
Analysts have reset their price target on Mitsui Chemicals from ¥5,400 to ¥3,000, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower discount rates, as well as revised expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals joined thirteen other companies across five countries to build what is described as the world's first global supply chain for renewable plastics for use in Sony's high performance audio visual products, allowing tracking of greenhouse gas emissions across the chain and supporting Sony's goal to reduce virgin fossil based plastics (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 13
Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s ( TSE:4183 ) lackluster earnings report last week. Our...Analysis Article • Feb 08
Earnings Miss: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Missed EPS By 63% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
As you might know, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) last week released its latest quarterly, and things did not turn...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s (TSE:4183) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 47.9x Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) may be sending very bearish...
Narrative Update • Feb 05
4183: Decarbonization Investments And Stock Split Plans Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Mitsui Chemicals from ¥2,170.83 to ¥2,251.67, citing slightly lower discount rate assumptions, minor adjustments to long term revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals, Asahi Kasei, and Mitsubishi Chemical were selected for Japan's Fiscal 2025 HtA Support Program to support decarbonization and production conversion at two ethylene facilities in western Japan, with a stated investment scale of ¥21.2b and a maximum subsidy application amount of ¥10.4b (HtA Support Program announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 22
4183: Stock Split Plans And Updated Guidance Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target on Mitsui Chemicals from ¥4,250.91 to ¥2,170.83, citing updated assumptions around slightly lower discount rates, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a modestly different future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals has scheduled a board meeting for November 11, 2025, with an agenda that includes discussing a potential stock split (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 07
4183: Future Stock Split And Margin Pressure Will Weigh On Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Mitsui Chemicals from ¥3,000 to ¥1,500, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Mitsui Chemicals scheduled a board meeting for November 11, 2025 to discuss a potential stock split (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 03
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥75.00
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 on the 25th of June. The dividend yield will be 3.9...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Investors Appear Satisfied With Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s (TSE:4183) Prospects
When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider Mitsui...Analysis Article • Sep 22
Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Dividend Will Be ¥75.00
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 per share on the 3rd of...Narrative Update • Sep 21
Specialty Chemicals Restructuring Will Unlock Sustainable Market Potential
The upward revision in Mitsui Chemicals’ price target is underpinned by a marginal improvement in consensus revenue growth forecasts and a slightly higher expected future P/E, resulting in the fair value estimate increasing from ¥4151 to ¥4251. What's in the News Revised H1 2025 earnings guidance: sales revenue JPY 818.0 billion, operating income JPY 31.0 billion, net income JPY 7.5 billion, basic EPS JPY 40.03.Analysis Article • Sep 08
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥75.00
The board of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 per share on the...Narrative Update • Sep 06
Specialty Chemicals Restructuring Will Unlock Sustainable Market Potential
With Mitsui Chemicals’ consensus analyst price target and key valuation metrics such as the discount rate and future P/E ratio all remaining effectively unchanged, analysts see no material change in fair value, maintaining the target at ¥4151. What's in the News Revised first-half FY2025 guidance: sales revenue expected at JPY 818.0 billion, operating income JPY 31.0 billion, net income JPY 7.5 billion, and basic EPS JPY 40.03.Analysis Article • Aug 25
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥75.00
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 per share on the 3rd of...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
TSE:4183 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Mitsui Chemicals's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥75.00
The board of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 3rd of December, with...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
TSE:4183 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Mitsui Chemicals's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Dividend Will Be ¥75.00
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s ( TSE:4183 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥75.00 per share on 3rd of December...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥75.00
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 per share on the 3rd of...Analysis Article • Jun 27
Earnings Miss: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Missed EPS By 41% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Investors in Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.9% to close at JP¥3,336...Analysis Article • Jun 26
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 08
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s (TSE:4183) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 42% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Mitsui Chemicals fair value estimate is JP¥4,508 Current share...Analysis Article • Mar 27
Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Dividend Will Be ¥75.00
The board of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 per share on the...Analysis Article • Mar 13
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥75.00
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) will pay a dividend of ¥75.00 on the 26th of June. This will take the annual...Analysis Article • Feb 26
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥75.00
The board of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of June, with...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥75.00
The board of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of June, with...Analysis Article • Feb 11
We Think You Can Look Beyond Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Lackluster Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s ( TSE:4183 ) shareholders over the last week. We did...
New Narrative • Jan 05
Yen Depreciation And Specialty Chemicals Surge Will Propel Operating Income And Revenue Growth
Yen depreciation and improved trade terms are expected to boost operating income in specialty chemicals, positively impacting revenue.Analysis Article • Sep 08
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TSE:4183) Shares Could Be 23% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Mitsui Chemicals fair value estimate is JP¥3,126 Current share...Analysis Article • Aug 12
Market Cool On Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s (TSE:4183) Earnings Pushing Shares 27% Lower
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Analysts Are Updating Their Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TSE:4183) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results
There's been a major selloff in Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. ( TSE:4183 ) shares in the week since it released its...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Here's Why Mitsui Chemicals (TSE:4183) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Mitsui Chemicals' (TSE:4183) Soft Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.'s ( TSE:4183 ) shareholders over the last week. Our...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Mitsui Chemicals makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,668,754 | 34,378 | 294,540 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,689,039 | 17,112 | 228,965 | 45,781 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,732,403 | 17,856 | 230,395 | 45,781 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,775,043 | 15,082 | 229,862 | 45,781 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,809,164 | 32,242 | 231,575 | 45,781 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,814,049 | 50,449 | 236,924 | 44,695 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,816,439 | 51,541 | 227,324 | 44,695 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,791,289 | 58,297 | 227,725 | 44,695 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,749,743 | 49,999 | 223,538 | 44,695 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,725,166 | 55,251 | 228,746 | 42,954 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,752,125 | 59,270 | 234,856 | 42,954 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,811,359 | 64,535 | 233,541 | 42,954 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,879,547 | 82,936 | 233,508 | 42,954 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,876,520 | 74,869 | 235,654 | 38,124 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,820,230 | 80,403 | 224,314 | 38,124 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,718,210 | 95,358 | 209,133 | 38,124 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,612,688 | 109,990 | 195,593 | 38,124 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,519,376 | 124,939 | 185,999 | 33,802 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,418,281 | 122,211 | 179,712 | 33,802 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,327,832 | 102,815 | 175,455 | 33,802 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,211,725 | 57,873 | 168,245 | 33,802 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,197,363 | 43,821 | 175,046 | 36,368 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,201,052 | 35,788 | 177,964 | 36,368 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,250,675 | 23,105 | 183,474 | 36,368 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,338,987 | 37,944 | 191,850 | 36,368 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,367,168 | 45,327 | 189,872 | 35,796 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,436,908 | 46,113 | 190,328 | 35,796 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,469,442 | 65,163 | 188,872 | 35,796 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,482,909 | 76,115 | 187,109 | 35,796 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,483,490 | 68,628 | 187,856 | 33,377 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,428,586 | 75,161 | 183,445 | 33,377 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,375,771 | 72,350 | 178,310 | 33,377 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,328,526 | 71,585 | 172,498 | 33,377 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,302,040 | 75,678 | 172,056 | 30,777 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,264,410 | 75,256 | 167,823 | 30,777 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,227,608 | 71,343 | 163,602 | 30,777 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,212,282 | 64,839 | 161,458 | 30,777 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,182,185 | 39,377 | 159,186 | 31,493 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,203,978 | 22,269 | 160,214 | 31,493 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,258,485 | 22,353 | 162,382 | 31,493 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,343,898 | 22,963 | 172,028 | 31,493 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,416,701 | 31,842 | 173,540 | 32,396 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,482,764 | 38,358 | 174,235 | 32,396 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,540,015 | 30,692 | 175,280 | 32,396 |
Quality Earnings: 4183 has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: 4183's current net profit margins (2.1%) are higher than last year (1.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 4183's earnings have declined by 28.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 4183's earnings growth over the past year (6.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (-28.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 4183 earnings growth over the past year (6.6%) did not outperform the Chemicals industry 11%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 4183's Return on Equity (4.7%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 23:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 11 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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| Mikiya Yamada | Barclays |
| Takashi Enomoto | BofA Global Research |
| Yuta Nishiyama | Citigroup Inc |