Kansai Paint (KSANF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., trading in the United States over–the–counter as KSANF, is a Japanese manufacturer of paints and coatings headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1918, the company has grown from a domestic paint maker into a global supplier serving customers across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Over its more than a century of operation, Kansai Paint has established a network of research centers, production facilities and sales offices designed to support both regional demand and international expansion.

The company’s main business activities are organized around decorative coatings, automotive coatings, industrial protective coatings and specialty functional coatings. In the decorative segment, Kansai Paint produces interior and exterior paints for residential and commercial buildings, as well as coatings for architectural materials. Its automotive coatings division supplies original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the refinish market with primers, basecoats, clearcoats and color match services, collaborating closely with global automakers to meet stringent quality and environmental standards. In industrial protective coatings, the company offers anticorrosive systems for infrastructure, marine vessels, offshore platforms and wind-turbine components, along with coatings designed for the aerospace and electronics sectors.

To support product innovation and quality control, Kansai Paint operates R&D facilities in Japan and abroad, where it focuses on developing low-emission, water-based and high-performance materials. The company’s global manufacturing footprint includes plants in key markets such as China, Thailand, India, the United Kingdom and Brazil, enabling it to customize formulations for local regulatory requirements and climatic conditions. Through alliances, joint ventures and a network of over 100 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates, Kansai Paint continues to expand its market presence while emphasizing sustainability initiatives, workplace safety and customer service excellence.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.65 to $14.65
• 50-Day Range: $14.65 to $14.65
• 52-Week Range: $13.89 to $14.65
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 400 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.21
• Dividend Yield: 84.31%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Kansai Paint Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kansai Paint scored higher than 16% 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 Kansai Paint.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kansai Paint is 0.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.92.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kansai Paint is 0.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 158.96.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kansai Paint has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6878, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kansai Paint has recently decreased by 23.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Kansai Paint has a dividend yield of 0.67%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Kansai Paint does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kansai Paint is 17.35%. 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

Kansai Paint has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6878, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kansai Paint has recently decreased by 23.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Kansai Paint has a news sentiment score of 1.00. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kansai Paint 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, Kansai Paint insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 22.01% of the stock of Kansai Paint is held by institutions.

KSANF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KSANF shares performed this year?

Kansai Paint's stock was trading at $17.55 at the start of the year. Since then, KSANF shares have decreased by 16.5% and is now trading at $14.65.

How do I buy shares of Kansai Paint?

Shares of KSANF 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: 9/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/07/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Specialty Chemicals
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KSANF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.kansai.co.jp
• Phone: (166) 203-5531
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 16,236
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.21
• 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
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

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