Daicel stock trades at a 37.65 P/ E versus Toray's 19.76
Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSValuation and trading position
- Daicel stock trades at a 37.65 P/E versus Toray Industries at 19.76.
- Daicel had a market capitalization of JPY 376.1 billion.
- Daicel stock closed at JPY 1,472.50 on October 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. JST, up 1.94 percent on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group had a negative 38.59 P/E.
Daicel stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.65, compared with 19.76 for Toray Industries. The valuation gap gives investors a clearer comparison point than the stock's 1.94 percent rise in its latest completed session.
Valuation sets the main contrast
Daicel's market capitalization stood at JPY 376.1 billion on October 16, 2026. Toray Industries was valued at JPY 1.8 trillion, while Mitsubishi Chemical Group had a market capitalization of JPY 1.6 trillion.
Daicel's P/E was higher than Toray's 19.76, while Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a negative P/E of 38.59. These figures describe the relative market pricing of the three Japanese chemical companies rather than a forecast of future returns.
Stock sits below its yearly high
Daicel closed at JPY 1,472.50 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. JST. The stock gained JPY 28.00, or 1.94 percent, from the JPY 1,444.50 prior close. Its 52-week range was JPY 1,112.50 to JPY 1,658.00, leaving the close 11.19 percent below the high.
The latest session placed Daicel between its yearly extremes, with the low 32.46 percent below the 52-week high. Toray Industries rose 1.96 percent to JPY 1,246.00, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group gained 1.97 percent to JPY 1,162.00 during the same session.
Results date remains on the calendar
Daicel's investor-relations calendar lists November 5, 2026, for the second-quarter results announcement, according to Daicel. The date provides the next scheduled checkpoint for revenue, profit and management guidance.
Comparison with peers
Daicel (Tokyo Stock Exchange, JPY): up 1.94 percent, P/E 37.65, market capitalization JPY 376.1 billion
Toray Industries (Tokyo Stock Exchange, JPY): up 1.96 percent, P/E 19.76, market capitalization JPY 1.8 trillion
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (Tokyo Stock Exchange, JPY): up 1.97 percent, P/E minus 38.59, market capitalization JPY 1.6 trillion
Trading position in Japan
Daicel's latest completed session combined a JPY 28.00 increase with a closing price 11.19 percent below the 52-week high. The next scheduled company date is November 5, 2026.
Daicel stock facts
- Company: Daicel Corporation
- ISIN: JP3485800001
- Ticker: 4202.T
- Primary exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Price: JPY 1,472.50 (as of October 16, 2026, 3:30 p.m. JST)
- Change versus prior close: plus 1.94 percent
- 52-week range: JPY 1,112.50-1,658.00
- Market capitalization: JPY 376.1 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Materials / Chemicals
- Index membership: Nikkei 225
Market context: Market report Nikkei 225.
