Kureha Overview
- Year Founded
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1944
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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4,418
- Stock Symbol
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4023
- Investments
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9
- Share Price
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$20.60
- (As of Friday Closing)
Kureha General Information
Description
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
Contact Information
Website
www.kureha.co.jpCorporate Office
- 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho
- Tokyo, Chuo 103-8552
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho
- Tokyo, Chuo 103-8552
- Japan
Kureha Stock Performance
As of 16-May-2025, Kureha’s stock price is $20.60. Its current market cap is $1.02B with 49.7M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.60 | $20.13 | $16.29 - $21.81 | $1.02B | 49.7M | 229K | $0.98 |
Kureha Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, Kureha has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.06B.
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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 | 1,221,409 | 1,221,409 | 1,191,608 | 1,222,806 |
| Revenue | 1,062,493 | 1,062,493 | 1,231,734 | 1,412,871 |
| EBITDA | 145,010 | 145,010 | 169,278 | 250,876 |
| Net Income | 51,152 | 51,152 | 67,368 | 124,596 |
| Total Assets | 2,307,488 | 2,307,488 | 2,184,539 | 2,224,482 |
| Total Debt | 538,156 | 538,156 | 337,106 | 165,063 |
Kureha Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Kureha Comparisons
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Kureha Competitors (35)
One of Kureha’s 35 competitors is Ecovyst, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Malvern, PA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecovyst | Formerly PE-Backed | Malvern, PA | ||||
| Ube Industries | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Momentive Performance Materials | Formerly PE-Backed | Niskayuna, NY | ||||
| OMNOVA Solutions | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Solon, OH | ||||
| Axalta Coating Systems | Formerly PE-Backed | Philadelphia, PA |
Kureha Patents
Kureha Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2025075155-A | Packaging box | Pending | 31-Oct-2023 | ||
| JP-2025032919-A | Storage box for wrap film rolls | Pending | 28-Aug-2023 | ||
| JP-2025026292-A | Input device and display device | Pending | 10-Aug-2023 | ||
| JP-2024156638-A | Input device and display device | Pending | 24-Apr-2023 | ||
| JP-2024134962-A | Cell growth scaffold material and molded body for cell growth | Pending | 22-Mar-2023 |
Kureha Signals
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Kureha Investments & Acquisitions (9)
Kureha’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with ClarosTech for . The deal was made on 28-May-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClarosTech | 28-May-2024 | Later Stage VC | Other Materials | ||
| ClarosTech | 10-May-2024 | Later Stage VC | Other Materials | ||
| Wootz | 11-Jun-2022 | Seed Round | Other Materials | ||
| Boost Biomes | 25-Feb-2020 | Seed Round | Biotechnology | ||
| Cambridge Touch Technologies | 01-Jul-2019 | Later Stage VC | Electronic Equipment and Instruments |
Kureha ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated April, 27, 2024
27.41 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
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
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Kureha FAQs
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When was Kureha founded?
Kureha was founded in 1944.
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Where is Kureha headquartered?
Kureha is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Kureha?
Kureha has 4,418 total employees.
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What industry is Kureha in?
Kureha’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.
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Is Kureha a private or public company?
Kureha is a Public company.
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What is Kureha’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Kureha is 4023.
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What is the current stock price of Kureha?
As of 16-May-2025 the stock price of Kureha is $20.60.
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What is the current market cap of Kureha?
The current market capitalization of Kureha is $1.02B.
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What is Kureha’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Kureha is $1.06B.
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Who are Kureha’s competitors?
Ecovyst, Ube Industries, Momentive Performance Materials, OMNOVA Solutions, and Axalta Coating Systems are some of the 35 competitors of Kureha.
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What is Kureha’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Kureha’s EPS for 12 months was $0.98.
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