Taiheiyo Cement (5233) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 5233 does

Taiheiyo Cement (5233) is a Basic Materials stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company operates in the cement, mineral resources, environmental, and construction materials sectors in Japan, the United States, and internationally. Its Cement segment offers ordinary portland cement, specialty cement, soil stabilizers, and ready-mixed concrete, while the Mineral Resources segment sells limestone aggregate products, sandstone, andesite, quicklime, and other industrial minerals.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 4,148 JPY, down 0.91% today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 18.2 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; a lower figure can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 7.1 uses expected future earnings, which can look lower if earnings are forecast to grow.
• Dividend yield of 2.89% means the annual dividend represents about 2.89% of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date is 29 sept. 2026; buyers on or after this date do not receive the upcoming dividend.
• 44% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• Beta of 0.68 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.
• The 52-week range is 3,265 – 4,968 JPY, with a one-year price change of 6.4%.

What to watch

• Cement and building materials stocks are often tied to construction cycles and infrastructure spending.
• Input costs such as energy and raw materials can affect margins, as can changes in demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors.
• Regulatory and environmental policies in Japan and international markets may influence operations and costs.
• Earnings reports, with the next one scheduled for 10 nov. 2026, can move the stock as they update expectations.
• As a component of the Nikkei 225, the stock can be influenced by broader index movements and investor sentiment toward Japanese equities.
• Peers such as Sumitomo Osaka Cement (5232), DIC (4631), and DOWA Holdings (5714) provide context for comparing performance within the sector.