Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kobe Steel, Ltd., commonly known by its brand name KOBELCO, is a diversified Japanese industrial company headquartered in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. Established in 1905, the firm has grown from a regional ironworks into one of Japan’s leading integrated steel producers. Kobe Steel’s core operations encompass the production of a wide range of steel products, including high-tensile and stainless steel, steel plates, bars, and wire rods. Beyond steelmaking, the company has also built expertise in nonferrous metals, welding materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

In its nonferrous segment, Kobe Steel manufactures aluminum and copper products used in automotive, aerospace, and electrical applications. The company’s welding division supplies consumables and equipment for both industrial and construction uses, supporting infrastructure development and shipbuilding. On the machinery front, Kobe Steel is active in the design and production of construction equipment, hydraulic excavators, and plastic injection molding machines, leveraging its metalworking heritage to serve a wide spectrum of manufacturing customers.

Internationally, Kobe Steel maintains production and sales facilities across Asia, the Americas, and Europe, enabling it to serve global automotive, electronics, and energy markets. The company has invested in research and development centers aimed at advancing lightweight materials, environmental solutions, and energy-efficient steelmaking processes. This global footprint supports partnerships with automobile manufacturers, electronics firms, and construction companies seeking innovative metal and machinery solutions.

Over its more than a century of operation, Kobe Steel has navigated industry cycles and technological shifts to expand its product portfolio and geographic reach. The firm continues to pursue sustainability initiatives, focusing on carbon reduction in steel production and the development of recyclable materials. Managed by a board of directors and executive officers based in Kobe, the company remains committed to delivering high-quality metal products and machinery to customers around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.31 to $13.31
• 50-Day Range: $11.00 to $13.31
• 52-Week Range: $11.00 to $13.31
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 122 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.67
• Dividend Yield: 35.91%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Kobe Steel Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kobe Steel scored higher than 4% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Kobe Steel.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kobe Steel is 0.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.64.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kobe Steel is 0.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 157.24.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kobe Steel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 21906, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kobe Steel has recently increased by 0.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Kobe Steel pays a meaningful dividend of 1.65%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Kobe Steel does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kobe Steel is 23.98%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kobe Steel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 21906, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kobe Steel has recently increased by 0.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.46

News Sentiment

Kobe Steel has a news sentiment score of -0.46. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Kobe Steel this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kobe Steel insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 11.89% of the stock of Kobe Steel is held by institutions.

KBSTF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KBSTF shares performed this year?

Kobe Steel's stock was trading at $10.08 at the start of the year. Since then, KBSTF stock has increased by 32.1% and is now trading at $13.3125.

How do I buy shares of Kobe Steel?

Shares of KBSTF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Steel
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KBSTF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.kobelco.co.jp
• Phone: (178) 261-5111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 38,488
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A