DIC Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

DIC is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.1% and 2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 13.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 7.7% in 3 years.

Key information

12.1%

Earnings growth rate

13.5%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth12.5%
Revenue growth rate2.0%
Future return on equity7.7%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated06 Mar 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Some Investors May Be Worried About DIC's (TSE:4631) Returns On Capital

Apr 23
Some Investors May Be Worried About DIC's (TSE:4631) Returns On Capital

These 4 Measures Indicate That DIC (TSE:4631) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That DIC (TSE:4631) Is Using Debt Extensively

The Price Is Right For DIC Corporation (TSE:4631)

Feb 03
The Price Is Right For DIC Corporation (TSE:4631)

Does DIC (TSE:4631) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 18
Does DIC (TSE:4631) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

DIC (TSE:4631) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Sep 24
DIC (TSE:4631) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

DIC Corporation (TSE:4631) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Sep 04
DIC Corporation (TSE:4631) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

DIC Corporation's (TSE:4631) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Aug 30
DIC Corporation's (TSE:4631) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

DIC (TSE:4631) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Jul 15
DIC (TSE:4631) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

DIC's (TSE:4631) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00

Jun 24
DIC's (TSE:4631) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00

DIC Corporation's (TSE:4631) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Jun 21
DIC Corporation's (TSE:4631) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

DIC (TSE:4631) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥50.00

May 22
DIC (TSE:4631) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥50.00

DIC (TSE:4631) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00

Apr 26
DIC (TSE:4631) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00

DIC (TSE:4631) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00

Apr 11
DIC (TSE:4631) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥50.00

Here's What's Concerning About DIC's (TSE:4631) Returns On Capital

Apr 02
Here's What's Concerning About DIC's (TSE:4631) Returns On Capital

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

TSE:4631 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (JPY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20271,166,00034,33327,06593,1003
12/31/20261,135,76735,06755,48983,9893
12/31/20251,105,53332,16730,69665,8143
12/31/20241,071,12721,3133,20246,207N/A
9/30/20241,064,784-26,467N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20241,062,266-34,43849,10696,466N/A
3/31/20241,039,287-44,532N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20231,038,736-39,85731,02289,095N/A
9/30/20231,040,668-2,955N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20231,048,1014,217-16,85739,895N/A
3/31/20231,058,48012,103N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20221,054,20117,610-37,4627,935N/A
9/30/20221,034,6886,886N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2022984,9972,727-53,279-10,388N/A
3/31/2022916,0751,572N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2021855,3794,3656,17144,812N/A
9/30/2021802,75714,605N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2021749,26818,92726,83361,595N/A
3/31/2021709,83018,825N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2020701,22313,23320,46354,462N/A
9/30/2020706,28919,086N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2020727,30220,70437,29570,677N/A
3/31/2020759,51522,803N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2019768,56823,50015,67650,637N/A
9/30/2019781,33727,913N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2019791,72430,25311,33645,213N/A
3/31/2019800,00929,920N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2018805,49832,02818,90650,990N/A
9/30/2018806,86525,926N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2018805,47536,068N/A34,803N/A
3/31/2018796,61437,174N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2017789,42738,603N/A54,196N/A
9/30/2017775,23344,608N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2017756,48335,238N/A60,508N/A
3/31/2017752,22036,740N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2016751,43834,767N/A62,504N/A
9/30/2016763,08839,678N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2016788,07439,078N/A56,832N/A
3/31/2016807,64035,772N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2015819,99937,394N/A29,113N/A
9/30/2015831,97631,750N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2015831,31330,160N/A52,974N/A
3/31/2015829,10128,542N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2014830,07825,194N/A46,376N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: 4631's forecast earnings growth (12.1% per year) is above the savings rate (0.4%).

Earnings vs Market: 4631's earnings (12.1% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the JP market (7.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: 4631's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: 4631's revenue (2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the JP market (4.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: 4631's revenue (2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: 4631's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (7.7%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/01 18:40
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/01 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

DIC Corporation is covered by 14 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Takao KanaiCitigroup Global Markets Japan Inc.
Takao KanaiCitigroup Inc
Shinobu TakeuchiDaiwa Securities Co. Ltd.