MERF (3168.T) Stock Price

MERF Price

JPX·CLOSED
1,224.00JPY-76.00 (-6.02 %)
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Over the last 19 years MERF grew revenue by 2.1% annually, reaching 82.46 B JPY. Earnings per share have declined at 3.9% per year over the last 18 years. For MERF, the net margin of -0.2% is down versus 2.2% a few years ago. At today's price the dividend yield works out to roughly 1.63%. The stock trades about 129% above its 52-week low.

MERF stock price

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How to Read This Chart

This chart tracks the historical stock price of MERF over time. You can switch between daily, weekly, and monthly views and select custom time ranges — from a single day to the full available history. Use the toggle to view price changes in absolute currency terms or as a percentage change relative to the starting date.

Total Return vs. Price Return

The "Total Return" toggle includes reinvested dividends on top of the pure price movement. This is critical because dividends can account for a significant portion of long-term returns. Historically, roughly 40 % of the S&P 500's total return has come from dividends. Always compare total return when evaluating a stock's real performance against a benchmark.

Intraday Price Data

When viewing a one-day time frame, the chart displays real-time intraday price movements. This is useful for observing how MERF stock reacts to market openings, earnings releases, or breaking news throughout the trading session.

What to Look For

Look for long-term trends (sustained upward or downward movements over months and years), support and resistance levels (price zones where the stock repeatedly bounces or reverses), and volatility (how much the price fluctuates day to day). Comparing MERF's price chart to a market index like the S&P 500 can reveal whether the stock is outperforming or underperforming the broader market.

MERF Stock Price History
DateMERF Price
7/17/20261,224.00 JPY
7/16/20261,300.00 JPY
7/15/20261,332.00 JPY
7/14/20261,396.00 JPY
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MERF Revenue, EBIT, Net Income

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Revenue
EBIT
Net Income
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Date
Revenue
EBIT
Net Income
Jan 1, 2018
56.79 B JPY
745.05 M JPY
462.99 M JPY
Jan 1, 2019
50.67 B JPY
-244.53 M JPY
-230.62 M JPY
Jan 1, 2020
42.75 B JPY
646.82 M JPY
378.30 M JPY
Jan 1, 2021
62.06 B JPY
3.20 B JPY
1.35 B JPY
Jan 1, 2022
89.10 B JPY
862.07 M JPY
547.08 M JPY
Jan 1, 2023
84.59 B JPY
532.83 M JPY
170.26 M JPY
Jan 1, 2024
82.07 B JPY
1.45 B JPY
532.50 M JPY
Jan 1, 2025
82.46 B JPY
117.09 M JPY
-203.11 M JPY

MERF Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

Last updated Jul 22, 2026, 5:17 AM
 
REVENUEB JPY
REVENUE GROWTH%
GROSS MARGIN%
GROSS INCOMEB JPY
EBITB JPY
EBIT MARGIN%
NET INCOMEB JPY
NET INCOME GROWTH%
DIV.JPY
DIV. GROWTH%
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48.3253.6848.6150.0851.0056.0742.9652.8756.7950.6742.7562.0689.1084.5982.0782.46
37.6111.10-9.463.041.839.94-23.3923.087.42-10.78-15.6345.1643.58-5.06-2.980.48
5.426.762.774.092.402.291.186.283.411.984.497.372.892.473.802.83
2.623.631.352.051.221.290.513.321.941.011.924.582.572.093.122.33
1.462.430.120.790.090.15-0.592.100.75-0.240.653.200.860.531.450.12
3.034.530.251.580.170.27-1.383.971.31-0.481.515.150.970.631.770.14
0.651.25-0.040.410.100.10-0.391.040.46-0.230.381.350.550.170.53-0.20
126.6793.65-102.96-1,208.11-76.104.08-481.37-366.58-55.45-149.78-264.35257.94-59.57-68.92212.94-138.16
20.0010.0020.0020.0020.0010.0015.0015.0015.0015.0015.0020.0020.0020.0020.00
-50.00100.00-50.0050.0033.33
12.0013.0014.0014.0014.0014.3414.3414.3414.3414.2114.1614.1914.2214.1514.1214.13
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Income Statement Key Figures

Revenue and Revenue Growth

Revenue is the starting point of every income statement — it measures the total sales MERF generates from its core business. Revenue growth (expressed as year-over-year percentage change) is one of the most important indicators of business momentum. Sustained growth above 10 % annually is generally considered strong, while declining revenue is a serious warning sign that demands investigation.

Gross Margin

Gross margin = (Revenue − Cost of Goods Sold) ÷ Revenue. It reveals what percentage of each dollar of revenue MERF retains after direct production costs. High gross margins (above 50 %) are typical of asset-light businesses like software and brands, while capital-intensive industries like manufacturing often operate below 30 %. Compare MERF's gross margin to industry peers and track it over time to spot improving or deteriorating pricing power.

EBIT and EBIT Margin

EBIT measures operating profit — what remains after subtracting all operating expenses (including R&D, sales, and administrative costs) from gross profit. The EBIT margin shows this as a percentage of revenue. Because it excludes interest and taxes, EBIT allows fair comparisons between companies with different debt levels and tax jurisdictions. A rising EBIT margin indicates improving operational efficiency.

Net Income and Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Net income is the company's final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes. Dividing net income by the number of shares outstanding gives you EPS — the single most influential metric in stock valuation. Consistent EPS growth is the primary driver of long-term stock price appreciation. Always check whether EPS growth comes from genuine profit improvement or from share buybacks reducing the share count.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares MERF has issued. A declining share count (through buybacks) boosts EPS and signals management confidence. A rising share count (through stock issuance) dilutes existing shareholders. Always monitor this number alongside EPS to get the full picture of per-share value creation.

Analyst Estimates

The projected figures represent consensus estimates from professional analysts. Compare these forecasts against MERF's historical growth rates to assess whether expectations are realistic. A company that consistently beats consensus estimates tends to see its stock price rewarded over time, while repeated misses erode investor confidence.

MERF stock margins

The MERF margin analysis displays the gross margin, EBIT margin, as well as the profit margin of MERF. The EBIT margin (EBIT/sales) indicates the percentage of sales that remains as operating profit. The profit margin shows the percentage of sales that remains for MERF.
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Gross margin
EBIT margin
Profit margin
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Date
Gross margin
EBIT margin
Profit margin
Jan 1, 2018
3.41 %
1.31 %
0.82 %
Jan 1, 2019
1.98 %
-0.48 %
-0.46 %
Jan 1, 2020
4.49 %
1.51 %
0.88 %
Jan 1, 2021
7.37 %
5.15 %
2.18 %
Jan 1, 2022
2.89 %
0.97 %
0.61 %
Jan 1, 2023
2.47 %
0.63 %
0.20 %
Jan 1, 2024
3.80 %
1.77 %
0.65 %
Jan 1, 2025
2.83 %
0.14 %
-0.25 %

MERF Stock Revenue, EBIT, Earnings per Share

The MERF earnings per share therefore indicates how much revenue MERF has generated per share in a given period. The earnings before interest and taxes per share shows how much of the operating profit corresponds to each share. The earnings per share indicates how much of the profit belongs to each share.
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Revenue per Share
EBIT per share
Earnings per Share
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Date
Revenue per Share
EBIT per share
Earnings per Share
Jan 1, 2018
3,961.20 JPY
51.97 JPY
32.29 JPY
Jan 1, 2019
3,566.11 JPY
-17.21 JPY
-16.23 JPY
Jan 1, 2020
3,018.60 JPY
45.67 JPY
26.71 JPY
Jan 1, 2021
4,374.00 JPY
225.36 JPY
95.42 JPY
Jan 1, 2022
6,268.17 JPY
60.64 JPY
38.49 JPY
Jan 1, 2023
5,977.85 JPY
37.65 JPY
12.03 JPY
Jan 1, 2024
5,813.77 JPY
102.74 JPY
37.72 JPY
Jan 1, 2025
5,835.23 JPY
8.29 JPY
-14.37 JPY

MERF business model & stock analysis

MERF Eulerpool Fair Value

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Fair Value Estimate

What Is Fair Value?

Fair value is an estimate of what a stock is truly "worth" based on its financial fundamentals, independent of the current market price. If the calculated fair value is above the current share price, the stock may be undervalued — and vice versa. This chart shows three different fair value approaches so you can cross-check them against each other.

Earnings-Based Fair Value

Calculated by multiplying the current earnings per share (EPS) by the average historical P/E ratio over a selected multi-year period. The smoothing over several years filters out temporary spikes or dips. If this fair value exceeds the market price, it suggests the stock is cheap relative to its earning power.

Example: Fair Value (Earnings) 2022 = EPS 2022 × Average P/E 2019–2021

Revenue-Based Fair Value

Derived by multiplying revenue per share by the average historical price-to-sales ratio. This method is particularly useful for companies with volatile or temporarily depressed earnings, as revenue tends to be more stable than profits. It answers: "At what price has the market historically valued each dollar of this company's sales?"

Example: Fair Value (Revenue) 2022 = Revenue per Share 2022 × Average P/S 2019–2021

Dividend-Based Fair Value

Calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the average historical dividend yield. This approach is most relevant for mature, consistently dividend-paying companies. If the resulting fair value is higher than the current price, it implies the stock offers a better yield than its historical average.

Example: Fair Value (Dividend) 2022 = Dividend per Share 2022 ÷ Average Yield 2019–2021

How to Use This Chart

When all three fair value lines converge above the current price, it strengthens the case that the stock is undervalued. When they diverge, investigate why — it may indicate a structural shift in margins, payout policy, or growth rate. The forward estimates on the right extend the analysis using projected fundamentals, helping you assess whether the current price already reflects future growth expectations.

MERF historical P/E ratio, EBIT multiple, and P/S ratio

MERF annual returns

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Annual Return

What This Chart Shows

This chart breaks down 's total annual return into two components: price return (gains or losses from stock price movement) and dividend return (income received from dividend payments). Together, they represent the total return an investor would have earned in each calendar year.

Price Return

Price return measures the percentage change in 's stock price from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Positive bars indicate the stock appreciated; negative bars show a decline. This is the component most investors focus on, but it tells only part of the story — especially for dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Return

Dividend return represents the income generated from dividends paid during the year, expressed as a percentage of the starting stock price. While it may seem small in any single year (typically 1–4 % for established companies), dividends compound significantly over decades and have historically contributed roughly 40 % of total stock market returns.

What to Look For

Examine how many years showed positive vs. negative returns to gauge consistency. A stock with mostly positive years and small drawdowns suggests lower risk. Also compare 's annual returns to a benchmark index — consistently outperforming the market is a hallmark of a strong investment. Pay attention to the worst years: understanding downside risk is just as important as chasing upside potential.

MERF shares outstanding

The number of shares of MERF was 14.13 M in 2025. This indicates how many shares MERF is divided into. Since shareholders are the owners of a company, each share represents a small portion of the company's ownership.
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Number of stocks
Details
Date
Number of stocks
Jan 1, 2018
14.34 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2019
14.21 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2020
14.16 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2021
14.19 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2022
14.22 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2023
14.15 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2024
14.12 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2025
14.13 M Stocks

MERF stock splits

In MERF's history, there have been no stock splits.

MERF Dividend History

16 years of dividend payments

YearAnnual DividendYoY ChangePayments
202610.00JPYYTD
Feb 26, 202610.00JPY 0.0%1/1
202520.00JPY 0.0%
Feb 27, 202510.00JPY 0.0%1/2
Aug 28, 202510.00JPY 0.0%2/2
202420.00JPY 0.0%
202320.00JPY 0.0%
202220.00JPY 33.3%
202115.00JPY 0.0%
202015.00JPY 0.0%
201915.00JPY 0.0%
201815.00JPY 0.0%
201715.00JPY 50.0%

MERF dividend history and estimates

In 2025, MERF paid a dividend amounting to 20.00 JPY. Dividend means that MERF distributes a portion of its profits to its owners.
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Dividend
Dividend (Estimate)
Special dividend
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Date
Dividend
Dividend (Estimate)
Special dividend
Jan 1, 2018
15.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
2.50 JPY
Jan 1, 2019
15.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
Jan 1, 2020
15.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
Jan 1, 2021
15.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
Jan 1, 2022
20.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
Jan 1, 2023
20.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
Jan 1, 2024
20.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
Jan 1, 2025
20.00 JPY
0.00 JPY
0.00 JPY

MERF dividend payout ratio

In 2025, MERF had a payout ratio of -139.15%. The payout ratio indicates the percentage of the company's profits that MERF distributes as dividends.
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Payout ratio
Details
Date
Payout ratio
Jan 1, 2018
46.45 %
Jan 1, 2019
-92.42 %
Jan 1, 2020
56.16 %
Jan 1, 2021
15.72 %
Jan 1, 2022
51.97 %
Jan 1, 2023
166.23 %
Jan 1, 2024
53.02 %
Jan 1, 2025
-139.15 %
Price targets and forecasts for MERF are not yet available.

MERF shareholder structure

% Name
39.96603%
Kurotani Syouten Ltd.
Kurotani Syouten Ltd.
21.37631%
Kurotani (Sumihisa)
Kurotani (Sumihisa)
2.83046%
KK SMC - Hyogo
KK SMC - Hyogo
1.55321%
Kurotani (Satoru)
Kurotani (Satoru)
1.41523%
Kurotani (Masateru)
Kurotani (Masateru)
0.99066%
The Hokuriku Bank, Ltd.
The Hokuriku Bank, Ltd.

MERF Executives and Management Board

SK

Mr. Sumihisa Kurotani

(65)

Chairman of the Board, Representative Director · since 1985

SK

Mr. Satoru Kurotani

(35)

President, Chief Executive Officer, Executive President, Representative Director · since 2019

IU

Ms. Ikiko Urata

(63)

Managing Director, Managing Executive Officer, Director of Arts and Crafts · since 1996

MK

Mr. Masateru Kurotani

Executive Officer, Director of Non-Ferrous Sales

HH

Mr. Hiroshi Hasegawa

Executive Officer, Director of Corporate Planning, Manager of Affiliated Company Office

Frequently asked questions about MERF

Converted at the current exchange rate, the MERF share trades at 6.58 EUR (1,224.00 JPY).

All fundamentals and in-depth analysis of MERF

Our stock analysis for MERF stock includes important financial indicators such as revenue, profit, P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EBIT, as well as information on dividends. We also assess aspects such as stocks, market capitalization, debt, equity, and liabilities of MERF. If you are looking for more detailed information on these topics, we offer comprehensive analyses on our subpages.