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DIC (TSE:4631)

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DIC stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with investment alternatives), DIC (Specialty Chemicals, Japan) shares have somewhat below-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of DIC are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 95 (better than 95% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 21), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 32), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 46, is a hold recommendation based on DIC's financial characteristics. As the company DIC's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 95) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 21) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 32), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 95% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	95
Growth Rank	21
Safety Rank	32
Combined Rank	46

Country	Japan
Industry	Specialty Chemicals
Index	Energy Efficient, Nikkei 225
Size class	Large

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: DIC

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	100	87	85	95
GROWTH
GROWTH	41	5	84	21
SAFETY
SAFETY	46	34	38	32
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	22	8	27	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	47	16	59	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better DIC is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	100	87	85	95
GROWTH
GROWTH	41	5	84	21
SAFETY
SAFETY	46	34	38	32
COMBINED
COMBINED	80	34	80	46

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of DIC the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2025, DIC shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for DIC. Price-to-Sales is 100 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 100% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for DIC's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 92% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 78. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of DIC are expected to be higher than for 59% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 59). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 95, is a buy recommendation based on DIC's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in DIC based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	100	97	93	100
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	89	68	78	92
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	86	87	62	78
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	81	53	49	59
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	100	87	85	95

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of DIC; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 21 (better than 21% compared with alternatives), DIC shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four metrics below average for DIC. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 83, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 83% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 4, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 96% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 19 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 47 (53% of alternative investments were better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 21, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is limited here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	79	6	39	4
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	21	10	78	83
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	5	14	52	19
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	71	61	87	47
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	41	5	84	21

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of DIC.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 32 (better than 32% compared with alternatives), the company DIC has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of DIC is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for DIC and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 95, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 95% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 4, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 96% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 38, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 62% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 32 (worse than 68% compared with alternatives), DIC has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for DIC are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with DIC and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	16	2	7	4
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	99	99	98	95
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	34	26	25	38
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	46	34	38	32

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of DIC and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	32	54	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	11	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	14	12	72	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	9	15	3	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	22	8	27	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for DIC.
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