Shin-Etsu Chemical (SHECY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based global chemical company engaged in the manufacture and sale of a diverse range of chemical products. The company’s operations span several core segments, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlor-vinyl products, silicones, semiconductor and solar-grade silicon, and rare earth magnets. Shin-Etsu’s product portfolio serves markets as varied as construction and infrastructure, electronics, automotive, healthcare, and renewable energy.

In its PVC and chlor-vinyl business, Shin-Etsu produces resins, compounds, and films used in piping, flooring, medical devices, and packaging. Its silicone segment offers fluid silicones, elastomers, resins, and functional fluids that find application in industries such as personal care, electronics encapsulation, and high-performance coatings. The company is also a leading supplier of semiconductor-grade silicon wafers and polysilicon, which are essential for integrated circuits and photovoltaic cells. Additionally, Shin-Etsu manufactures rare earth permanent magnets under its neo magnets lineup, serving precision motors and sensor applications in automotive and industrial equipment.

Founded in 1926 in Tokyo and named after the Shin-etsu region of Japan, Shin-Etsu Chemical has grown into one of the largest chemical manufacturers in the world. The company operates production facilities and research centers across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East, with major sites in Japan, the United States, Germany, and Singapore. This global footprint enables Shin-Etsu to serve local markets efficiently while maintaining centralized research and development to drive innovation across its product lines.

Shin-Etsu Chemical places a strong emphasis on quality control, environmental compliance, and sustainability, pursuing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote circular economy practices. Through continuous investment in technology and strategic partnerships, the company aims to expand its presence in high-growth sectors such as electric vehicles, 5G communications, and renewable energy, while maintaining its reputation for reliability and technical expertise.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.52 to $17.17
• 50-Day Range: $14.40 to $17.14
• 52-Week Range: $11.88 to $21.59
• Volume: 215,092 shs
• Average Volume: 232,636 shs
• Market Capitalization: $68.05 billion
• P/E Ratio: 19.48
• Dividend Yield: 1.46%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Shin-Etsu Chemical Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Shin-Etsu Chemical scored higher than 21% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Shin-Etsu Chemical is 19.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.14.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Shin-Etsu Chemical is 19.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 157.08.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Shin-Etsu Chemical has a P/B Ratio of 2.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Shin-Etsu Chemical have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Shin-Etsu Chemical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Shin-Etsu Chemical has recently increased by 85.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Shin-Etsu Chemical pays a meaningful dividend of 1.45%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Shin-Etsu Chemical does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Shin-Etsu Chemical is 28.41%. 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

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Shin-Etsu Chemical have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Shin-Etsu Chemical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Shin-Etsu Chemical has recently increased by 85.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.16

News Sentiment

Shin-Etsu Chemical has a news sentiment score of 0.16. 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 0.48 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Shin-Etsu Chemical this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Shin-Etsu Chemical insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.02% of the stock of Shin-Etsu Chemical is held by institutions.

SHECY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SHECY shares performed this year?

Shin-Etsu Chemical's stock was trading at $16.52 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SHECY shares have increased by 3.8% and is now trading at $17.14.

How were Shin-Etsu Chemical's earnings last quarter?

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. (OTCMKTS:SHECY) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 24th. The basic materials company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.01. The basic materials company earned $4.35 billion during the quarter. Shin-Etsu Chemical had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.90% and a net margin of 19.94%.

When did Shin-Etsu Chemical's stock split?

Shin-Etsu Chemical shares split on the morning of Wednesday, April 5th 2023.The 2.5-1 split was announced on Wednesday, April 5th 2023. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, April 5th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 250 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Shin-Etsu Chemical?

Shares of SHECY 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

• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Today: 10/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - DIVERSIFD
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SHECY
• CIK: 1442651
• Web: www.shinetsu.co.jp
• Phone: (136) 812-2300
• Fax: 813-3246-5096
• Employees: 27,274
• Year Founded: 1926

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.88
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.48
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.93
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $3.56 billion
• Net Margins: 19.94%
• Pretax Margin: 32.26%
• Return on Equity: 10.90%
• Return on Assets: 9.31%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.06
• Current Ratio: 6.48
• Quick Ratio: 4.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $16.82 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.05
• Cash Flow: $1.27 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.45
• Book Value: $8.12 per share
• Price / Book: 2.11

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,969,990,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $68.05 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.42