KYCCF:OTC-Keyence (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Scientific & Technical Instruments |

Last Closing

USD 462.61

Change

+1.06 (+0.23)%

Market Cap

USD 113.37B

Volume

1.90K

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Keyence Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells electronic application equipment in Japan, China, the United States, and internationally. The company offers photoelectric, fiber optic, laser, positioning, vision, specific solution, and inductive proximity sensors, as well as network communication units. It also provides measurement sensors, such as laser displacement and profiler, optical/laser micrometer, inductive displacement sensor, 3D interference measurement, spectral interference and inductive displacement, and LVDT/contact displacement sensors; and measurement systems, including image dimension and multi-sensor measurement systems, 3D optical profilometers, 3D scanner and wide area CMMs, and handheld probe coordinate measuring machines. In addition, the company provides safety products comprising safety laser scanners, light curtains, interlock switches, and controllers; and pressure, flow, level, and temperature sensors, as well as flow meters. Further, it offers static eliminators/ionizers, such as multi-sensor ionizers, compact nozzle and fan static eliminators, static elimination guns and blowers, micro static eliminators, and electrostatic sensors; machine vision systems and sensors; controls, including programmable logic controllers, HMI, servo motors and systems, and other controls; and marking and coding solutions comprising laser markers, inkjet printers, and laser coders. Additionally, the company provides microscopes, laser-based elemental analyzers, 3D surface profilers and optical profilometers, and automated colony counters; barcode and handheld scanners; mobile/ handheld computers; multi-input data loggers; and Navigation RPA, a robotic process automation software solution. It serves customers in automotive, semiconductors/LCDs, electronic devices, food/pharmaceutical, medical technology, logistics, metals, plastics, and films/sheets industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.10% 71% C- 60% D-
Dividend Return 0.26% 22% F 5% F
Total Return 6.36% 71% C- 58% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.22% 84% B 70% C-
Dividend Return 0.28% 22% F 9% A-
Total Return 17.51% 84% B 68% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -25.47% 44% F 50% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -25.47% 44% F 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.32% 36% F 48% F
Dividend Return 10.19% 40% F 51% F
Total Return 4.87% 31% F 69% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.19% 90% A- 82% B
Risk Adjusted Return 43.92% 82% B 80% B-
Market Capitalization 113.37B 100% F 99% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.