Showa Denko Materials (HCHMY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:HCHMY) is a Japan-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials company. The firm develops, manufactures and supplies a diverse portfolio of products including electronic materials, high-performance resins, ceramic components, adhesives and sealants. Its offerings extend to photochemical products, ultra-pure chemicals for semiconductor and display processes, and materials for energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries and capacitors.

The company’s product lines support key industries such as automotive, electronics, information technology, telecommunications and healthcare. In the automotive sector, Showa Denko Materials provides high-heat-resistance resins and sealing solutions. In the electronics market, it delivers photoresists, sputtering targets and substrates for LED applications. Its industrial materials division offers ceramic filters, thermal management components and precision-engineered parts for various manufacturing processes.

Originally established in 1940 as Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd., the business adopted the name Showa Denko Materials in April 2021 following its acquisition by Showa Denko K.K. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company maintains research and development centers as well as production sites across Asia, Europe and North America. This global footprint enables it to collaborate closely with customers on material innovation and tailor solutions for regional markets.

Showa Denko Materials is managed by a team of executives based in Tokyo and operates under the umbrella of Showa Denko K.K., leveraging combined resources to drive growth in advanced materials and specialty chemicals. Its ongoing investments in R&D and strategic manufacturing expansion reflect a commitment to meeting evolving industry requirements for higher performance, greater precision and enhanced sustainability.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $87.14 to $87.14
• 50-Day Range: $87.14 to $87.14
• 52-Week Range: $55.04 to $93.00
• Volume: 7 shs
• Average Volume: 467 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.08 billion
• P/E Ratio: 59.69
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Private Households
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HCHMY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.hitachi-chem.co.jp
• Phone: 813-5533-7000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 23,095
• Year Founded: 1962

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.45
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 59.69
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $150.89 million
• Net Margins: 2.60%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 3.82%
• Return on Assets: 2.31%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 1.84
• Quick Ratio: 1.38

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.81 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.56
• Cash Flow: $5.33 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.35
• Book Value: $38.20 per share
• Price / Book: 2.28

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 104,182,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $9.08 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.72