UBE Corporation
4208.TBasic MaterialsTSESpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeUBE Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the materials and machinery businesses in Japan, Asia, Europe, and internationally. At a $286.82B market cap, UBE Corporation ranks as a mega-cap company within basic materials. The company operates through Specialty Products, Polymers & Chemicals, Machinery, and Others segments.
Market Cap
$286.82B
Beta
0.43
P/E (TTM)
12.02
P/E (Fwd)
8.60
EPS (TTM)
$245.65
EPS (Fwd)
$343.42
ROE
5.6%
ROA
1.3%
Cash
$55.83B
Total Debt
$358.17B
Free CF
-$40.18B
52W Change
31.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, 4208.T has $55.83B in cash with $358.17B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$40.18B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 5.6% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $655.26B (2022) to $486.80B (2025), a 26% decline worth watching.
With a beta below 0.7, UBE Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. UBE Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing 4208.T's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.