Chemipro Kasei (4960.T) at JPY 347.00 on 06 Jan 2026 after hours: analyst targets
Chemipro Kasei Kaisha, Ltd. 4960.T (JPX) closed at JPY 347.00 after hours on 06 Jan 2026, down JPY 7.00 or 1.98% from the regular session close. The dip leaves the specialty chemicals maker trading below its day high of JPY 364.00 and above the 50-day average of JPY 334.20, with traded volume of 50,000 shares against a 30‑day average of 225,474. In this after‑hours top losers update we break down valuation, technicals, catalysts and Meyka AI’s model-based forecast to frame short-term downside and medium-term targets for investors in Japan’s Basic Materials sector.
After‑hours price action
Chemipro Kasei (4960.T) finished after hours at JPY 347.00, a JPY 7.00 or -1.98% move on 06 Jan 2026, with a session low at JPY 347.00 and a high at JPY 364.00; intraday range suggests selling pressure into the close while volume of 50,000 shares was 0.22x the average, signaling lighter trade in the selloff.
Valuation snapshot and financials
The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 59.72 based on EPS JPY 5.81 and a price to book of 1.17, with market capitalisation approximately JPY 5,591,227,656.00 and shares outstanding 16,113,048; dividend per share is JPY 3.50 implying a dividend yield near 1.00%, while debt to equity sits at 0.95 and current ratio at 1.30, reflecting modest leverage and working capital coverage.
Technical signals and trading levels
Momentum indicators show a neutral to mildly bullish bias with RSI 60.12 and MACD histogram positive; the stock sits inside its Bollinger Bands (upper JPY 365.49, middle JPY 321.75), making JPY 321.75 the intermediate support and JPY 250.00 the clear lower-year support, while ATR JPY 17.42 implies typical daily moves near JPY 17.42 and ADX 34.79 confirms a strong directional trend.
Fundamentals and sector context
Chemipro Kasei operates in Chemicals within Japan’s Basic Materials sector where average PE is about 16.46; Chemipro’s higher PE of 59.72 and net margin 1.04% indicate a premium valuation versus peers but lower profitability scale, while revenue per share JPY 558.34 and book value per share JPY 297.56 highlight asset backing that supports the current price into JPX trading.
Meyka AI grade and analyst outlook
Meyka AI rates 4960.T with a score out of 100 of 72.51 (Grade B+ / Suggestion: BUY). This grade factors in S&P 500 benchmark comparison, sector performance, financial growth, key metrics, and analyst consensus. A separate company rating dated 2025-03-03 shows a B (Neutral) with mixed DCF and ratio signals; near-term targets from model and consensus place a monthly level near JPY 356.25 and a yearly target around JPY 397.25.
Risks and potential catalysts
Key risks include margin pressure from raw material input volatility, slower demand for electronic materials, and inventory cycle (days of inventory on hand 167.05); catalysts that could lift the stock are stronger-than-expected FY earnings on 06 Feb 2026, improved EBITDA conversion lowering net debt to EBITDA, or renewed demand in organic electronic materials.
Final Thoughts
Chemipro Kasei (4960.T) is trading at JPY 347.00 after hours on 06 Jan 2026 following a modest selloff; valuation metrics (PE 59.72, PB 1.17) show the stock pricing a premium to Basic Materials peers and leaving little margin for near-term disappointments. Meyka AI’s forecast model projects a one‑year level of JPY 397.25, implying an upside of 14.48% versus today’s JPY 347.00, while the quarterly model point at JPY 307.91 implies downside of -11.36% and the monthly model at JPY 356.25 implies modest upside of 2.62%. Investors should weigh the B+ grade from Meyka AI and the company’s thin net margin and inventory cycle against possible catalysts such as the FY earnings announcement on 06 Feb 2026; forecasts are model‑based projections and not guarantees, and this article is informational rather than investment advice. Meyka AI’s analysis flags JPY 322.00 as a near support and JPY 430.00 as a bullish target if margins recover and sales momentum resumes in electronic materials.
FAQs
The after‑hours decline to JPY 347.00 followed light trading (50,000 shares) and profit taking after intraday gains; valuation remains rich (PE 59.72) and liquidity was below average, increasing sensitivity to short‑term selling.
Meyka AI’s forecast model projects a one‑year level of JPY 397.25, implying about 14.48% upside from JPY 347.00 today; forecasts are model‑based projections and not guarantees.
Chemipro’s PE of 59.72 is materially above the Basic Materials sector average PE of 16.46, indicating a premium valuation despite modest net margins and inventory intensity.
Chemipro Kasei has an earnings announcement scheduled for 06 Feb 2026, which could be a key catalyst for price direction on JPX and in JPY terms depending on results versus expectations.
Disclaimer:
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