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Kobe Steel Ltd(KBSTF) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward55Moderate
Risk32Moderate
75%Data
Thin 4% profit margin · 3.6% dividend yield · Revenue down 6% YoY
Profitless Growth
Market Cap:5.45Bn
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Reward Rating
55
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
32
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $11.25.

What is Kobe Steel Ltd?

engages in the materials, machinery, and electric power businesses worldwide.

KBSTF · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

KBSTF stands out on volatility and valuation, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

KBSTF · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation70/100

    Above average

  • Growth66/100

    Rev +7.1% CAGR · earnings +26.0%

Watchouts 1

  • Profitability25/100

    5% net margin · 7% ROE

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What is Kobe Steel Ltd?

engages in the materials, machinery, and electric power businesses worldwide. The company offers steel sheet products, including high-tensile strength, hot and cold rolled, electro-galvanized, and hot-dipped galvanized steel sheets; steel wire rods and bars; and aluminum and steel plates. The company is listed on the PINK in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 5.45B, and a P/E ratio of 6.2x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

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Reward: Moderate (55)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySteel
Market Cap5.45B
P/E Ratio6.1836
Dividend Yield3.60%
Beta0.461
Insider Activity
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