Kobe Steel Overview
- Year Founded
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1905
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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44,508
- Stock Symbol
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5406
- Investments
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29
- Share Price
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$11.26
- (As of Friday Closing)
Kobe Steel General Information
Description
Kobe Steel Ltd is a Japan-based company that is primarily engaged in iron and steel, aluminum and copper, construction machinery, nonconstruction machinery, and engineering businesses. Its iron and steel business involves production of steel products, steel casting and forging, and manufacturing of titanium and steel powder. Its aluminum and copper segment manufactures aluminum and copper products. Its construction machinery segment develops and manufactures construction equipment. The nonconstruction machinery segment offers industrial machinery, compressors and equipment for the nuclear and other energy industries. The engineering segment provides solutions to plants, power stations, and water treatment companies. Japan and China account for the majority of the company's revenue.
Contact Information
Website
www.kobelco.co.jpCorporate Office
- 2-4, Wakinohama-Kaigandori 2-chome
- Chuo-ku
- Kobe, Hyogo 651-8585
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 2-4, Wakinohama-Kaigandori 2-chome
- Chuo-ku
- Kobe, Hyogo 651-8585
- Japan
Kobe Steel Stock Performance
As of 16-May-2025, Kobe Steel’s stock price is $11.26. Its current market cap is $4.44B with 394M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.26 | $11.15 | $9.25 - $13.14 | $4.44B | 394M | 3.49M | $2.00 |
Kobe Steel Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, Kobe Steel has a trailing 12-month revenue of $16.8B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 | FY 2023 31-Mar-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 9,602,721 | 9,602,721 | 9,924,747 | 8,884,908 |
| Revenue | 16,755,878 | 16,755,878 | 17,600,837 | 18,263,220 |
| EBITDA | 1,802,209 | 1,802,209 | 2,028,807 | 1,641,542 |
| Net Income | 788,140 | 788,140 | 758,199 | 536,010 |
| Total Assets | 19,319,751 | 19,319,751 | 19,291,537 | 21,574,719 |
| Total Debt | 5,922,996 | 5,922,996 | 5,705,147 | 6,807,342 |
Kobe Steel Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Kobe Steel Competitors (16)
One of Kobe Steel’s 16 competitors is Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co, a Corporation company based in Tokyo, Japan.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Sanyo Special Steel Company | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Hyogo, Japan | ||||
| Japan Steel Works | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Daido Steel | Corporation | Aichi, Japan | ||||
| Metallus | Corporation | Canton, OH |
Kobe Steel Patents
Kobe Steel Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-3250363-U | Positioner | Active | 27-Dec-2024 | ||
| JP-3250003-U | Welding robot | Active | 29-Nov-2024 | ||
| JP-3249227-U | Screw segment | Active | 26-Sep-2024 | ||
| JP-7654878-B1 | Manufacturing method of aluminum alloy material and manufacturing method of clad material | Active | 26-Jul-2024 | ||
| JP-3248094-U | Screw element fixing jig and screw element fixing structure | Active | 13-Jun-2024 |
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Kobe Steel Investments & Acquisitions (29)
Kobe Steel’s most recent deal was a Corporate with Lasagna.one. The deal was made on 25-Mar-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasagna.one | 25-Mar-2025 | Corporate | Electrical Equipment | ||
| Sanyo Seiki Co | 10-Mar-2025 | Corporate | Industrial Supplies and Parts | ||
| Stegra | 19-Oct-2022 | Early Stage VC | Iron and Steel Mining | ||
| Kobelco Wuxi Compressors | 04-Jun-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Industrial Supplies and Parts | ||
| Kobelco Industrial Machinery | 18-Apr-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Machinery (B2B) |
Kobe Steel ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 29, 2024
36.47 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Kobe Steel Exits (2)
Kobe Steel’s most recent exit was on 01-Apr-2003 from EarthTechnica. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthTechnica | 01-Apr-2003 | Completed |
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| Röchling Glastic Composites | 01-Jan-1988 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
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Kobe Steel Affiliates
Subsidiaries (5)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobelco Industrial Machinery | Kanchipuram, India | 2010 | |
| Kobelco Compressors Manufacturing Indiana | Elkhart, IN | 1988 | |
| Kobelco Wuxi Compressors | Wuxi, China | 1955 | |
| Nippon Koshuha Steel Company | Tokyo, Japan | 1950 | |
| Quintus Technologies | Vasteras, Sweden | 1940 |
Kobe Steel FAQs
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When was Kobe Steel founded?
Kobe Steel was founded in 1905.
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Where is Kobe Steel headquartered?
Kobe Steel is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.
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What is the size of Kobe Steel?
Kobe Steel has 44,508 total employees.
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What industry is Kobe Steel in?
Kobe Steel’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.
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Is Kobe Steel a private or public company?
Kobe Steel is a Public company.
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What is Kobe Steel’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Kobe Steel is 5406.
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What is the current stock price of Kobe Steel?
As of 16-May-2025 the stock price of Kobe Steel is $11.26.
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What is the current market cap of Kobe Steel?
The current market capitalization of Kobe Steel is $4.44B.
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What is Kobe Steel’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Kobe Steel is $16.8B.
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Who are Kobe Steel’s competitors?
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co, Sanyo Special Steel Company, Japan Steel Works, Daido Steel, and Metallus are some of the 16 competitors of Kobe Steel.
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What is Kobe Steel’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Kobe Steel’s EPS for 12 months was $2.00.
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