Market Snapshot: Samco (6387.T) – A Close Look at Recent Trading Activity
On Wednesday, 21 November 2026, Samco’s shares concluded the trading session at a modest 1.69 % higher than the previous day, trading at approximately ¥7,650 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. With a current supply of 7.9 million shares, the company’s market capitalisation stands at ¥61.7 billion, while 24‑hour turnover reached ¥742.7 million. The stock has moved only 0.26 % upward since the end of last month, indicating a relatively stable but modest momentum.
Technical Overview
Samco’s 200‑day simple moving average (SMA) is situated at ¥8,934.02, suggesting that the current price lies below its long‑term trend line. Nevertheless, the firm’s price range over the past 52 weeks has spanned from a low of ¥3,710 on 21 November 2025 to a high of ¥16,930 on 16 June 2026. Such a spread underscores the volatility that the company has experienced during the year, likely reflecting broader fluctuations in the semiconductor equipment sector.
Peer Performance
The surrounding industry landscape has seen mixed results in the last 24 hours:
| Stock | Ticker | % Move | Current Price | Market Capitalisation | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun‑wa Technos | 8137.T | +0.21 % | ¥4,500 | ¥73.8 bn | 18.63 |
| Change | 3962.T | –0.58 % | ¥940 | ¥72.5 bn | 10.92 |
| Torishima Pump Mfg | 6363.T | +0.83 % | ¥2,702 | ¥73 bn | 9.67 |
| Renova | 9519.T | –2.86 % | ¥772 | ¥72.7 bn | 28.12 |
| Qps | 464A.T | –3.07 % | ¥1,498 | ¥74 bn | — |
While Sun‑wa Technos and Torishima Pump Mfg have recorded modest gains, Renova and Qps have both experienced sharper declines. Samco’s modest rise positions it in the middle tier of its peer group, suggesting a comparatively steady performance amid a sector that is currently experiencing mixed sentiment.
Company Profile
Samco Inc. is a Kyoto‑based manufacturer specialising in semiconductor process equipment, including plasma‑enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) systems, dry etching systems, and dry cleaning solutions. Established in 1979, the company has evolved from SAMCO International, Inc. to its present name in 2004. Its product portfolio targets key markets such as MEMS, laser diodes, high‑brightness LEDs, through‑silicon vias (TSVs), surface‑acoustic‑wave (SAW) devices, and radio‑frequency (RF) components.
The firm’s offering includes:
- Thin‑film deposition – anode and cathode PECVD systems, atomic layer deposition (ALD) tools, and silicon carbide (SiC) CVD systems.
- Dry etching – reactive ion etching (RIE), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) systems (general‑purpose, SiC‑specific, batch processing), silicon deep‑RIE, and XeF₂ MEMS release tools.
- Cleaning – plasma cleaners, remote source plasma cleaners, UV‑ozone cleaners, and basic plasma research kits.
Samco’s global footprint is anchored by its presence on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and it continues to serve a diversified base of clients in advanced semiconductor and photonics applications.
The company’s recent trading activity reflects a cautious yet steady investor outlook, with price levels still well below its 52‑week high yet above its 200‑day SMA. As the semiconductor equipment market continues to grapple with supply‑chain pressures and shifting demand dynamics, Samco’s steady performance may signal resilience in an otherwise volatile sector.
