MERF Inc (3168)

Currency in JPY
1,413.0
-102.0(-6.73%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,404.01,488.0
52 wk Range
534.01,935.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,412.00 / 1,420.00
Prev. Close
1,515
Open
1,488
Day's Range
1,404-1,488
52 wk Range
534-1,935
Volume
107.5K
Average Volume (3m)
115.76K
1-Year Change
146.4223%
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ProTips
Suffers from weak gross profit margins

Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
42.10 / --
Revenue / Forecast
27.9B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 174.21%
Dividend Yield
1.98%
Industry Median 2.71%
Annualized payout
30.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+5.92%
Growth Streak

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P/E Ratio
8.4x11.2x4.3x
PEG Ratio
0.010.020.00
Price/Book
1.7x0.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x0.3x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
-2.2%36.1%
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MERF Inc. engages in the collection, processing, manufacture, and sale of various metals in Japan, South Korea, China rest of Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Nonferrous Metals and Arts and Crafts. It recycles and sells industrial materials and metal scraps, as well as produces base metals that are used as raw materials to manufacture electrical wires and semiconductor base plates. The company also recycle, manufactures, and sells copper alloy ingots, which are used in ship propellers, faucets, valves, and various industrial machinery components; and casts and sells works of fine arts, Buddhist statues, ritual articles, and large metal structures. In addition, it is involved in the sale of non-ferrous metals and copper and copper alloy fabricated products, as well as manufacture and sale of aluminum alloys ingots. The company was formerly known as Kurotani Corporation and changed its name to MERF Inc. in January 2025. MERF Inc. was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Imizu, Japan.

Employees
154
Market
Japan

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
0.000.00%0.00
Other Institutional Investors
6.53M46.14%10.25B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
7.62M53.86%11.97B
Total
14.15M100.00%22.22B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Kurotani Shoten Ltd.40.24%5,696,0008,942,720
SMC Co., Ltd.2.83%400,000628,000

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FAQ

What Is the MERF Inc (3168) Stock Price Today?

The MERF Inc stock price today is 1,413.0 JPY.

What Stock Exchange Does MERF Inc Trade On?

MERF Inc is listed and trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for MERF Inc?

The stock symbol for MERF Inc is "3168."

Does MERF Inc Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The MERF Inc dividend yield is 2.64%.

What Is the MERF Inc Market Cap?

As of today, MERF Inc market cap is 21.44B JPY.

What Is MERF Inc's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The MERF Inc EPS (TTM) is 174.2.

When Is the Next MERF Inc Earnings Date?

MERF Inc will release its next earnings report on Oct 09, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is 3168 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has MERF Inc Stock Split?

MERF Inc has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does MERF Inc Have?

MERF Inc has 154 employees.

What is the current trading status of MERF Inc (3168)?

As of Aug 19, 2026, MERF Inc (3168) is trading at a price of 1,413.0 JPY, with a previous close of 1,515.0 JPY. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,404.0 JPY to 1,488.0 JPY, while its 52-week range spans from 534.0 JPY to 1,935.0 JPY.
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