--- title: "Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) Valuation After Dutch MXDA Project Cancellation" type: "News" locale: "zh-HK" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277354078.md" description: "Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) has canceled its MXDA project in the Netherlands, leading to asset impairment charges. The board determined that the project would not yield sufficient profit. Despite a recent strong share price performance, the company trades at a Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 1.1x, which is lower than the peer average of 1.8x but higher than the JP Chemicals industry average of 0.8x. The company's recent loss of ¥16,252 on revenue of ¥739,862 raises concerns about future profitability. Investors are advised to weigh risks and rewards carefully." datetime: "2026-03-01T12:06:56.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277354078.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277354078.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277354078.md) --- > 支持的語言: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277354078.md) | [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277354078.md) # Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) Valuation After Dutch MXDA Project Cancellation ## What the MXDA project cancellation means for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (TSE:4182) has formally decided to discontinue construction of its meta xylenediamine facility in the Netherlands, closing the door on a project that already led to asset impairment charges. The board weighed options such as restarting construction or partnering with another company. It concluded that the MXDA operation would not secure sufficient profit, so investors now face a clearer, though narrower, capital allocation path. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company. The decision to shut down the Dutch MXDA project comes after a period of strong share price momentum, with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company’s 30 day share price return of 41.73% and 90 day return of 61.78%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 97.88% that outpaces its shorter term moves. If this kind of portfolio reshaping has you looking beyond a single chemicals name, it could be a good moment to scan the market using our 12 top founder-led companies and see what else stands out. With Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company posting strong recent returns yet still trading at a small intrinsic discount, is the MXDA setback already reflected in the share price, or is the market quietly pricing in additional developments? ## Preferred Price-to-Sales of 1.1x: Is it justified? On our numbers, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company trades on a P/S of 1.1x, which screens as good value against peers even after the recent share price strength. P/S compares the company’s market value to its revenue and is often used for businesses where earnings are uneven or currently negative. This is the case here, with a reported loss of ¥16,252.0 on revenue of ¥739,862.0. At 1.1x, the market is paying a lower sales multiple than the peer average of 1.8x. This points to a discount on current revenue even though the company is unprofitable and forecast revenue growth of 4.1% a year is slower than the wider JP market forecast of 5.2%. Compared to the JP Chemicals industry average P/S of 0.8x, however, the shares sit at a premium. Our estimated fair P/S of 1x suggests some scope for the multiple to gravitate closer to that level over time if expectations cool or execution disappoints. Explore the SWS fair ratio for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company **Result: Price-to-Sales of 1.1x (ABOUT RIGHT)** However, you still have to weigh the recent loss of ¥16,252 and the board’s willingness to scrap projects that fall short against that small intrinsic discount. Find out about the key risks to this Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company narrative. ## Another angle, our DCF model While the 1.1x P/S ratio suggests Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company is only slightly ahead of our fair ratio, our DCF model points to a different angle. At ¥4,364, the shares trade about 5.5% below our estimate of future cash flow value of ¥4,616.19. This raises the question of which signal should carry more weight for you. Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value. 4182 Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2026 Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (check out Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company for example). We show the entire calculation in full. You can track the result in your watchlist or portfolio and be alerted when this changes, or use our stock screener to discover 20 high quality undervalued stocks. If you save a screener we even alert you when new companies match - so you never miss a potential opportunity. ## Next Steps Does this all leave you feeling cautious or curious about what comes next for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company? Take a moment to review the data yourself, weigh both sides of the story, and then check our breakdown of 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs to see how those risks and rewards stack up. ## Looking for more investment ideas? If this update has sharpened your thinking, do not stop here. 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