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Nichias ( (JP:5393) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Nichias reported a slight 1.8% decline in net sales to ¥251.9 billion and a 6.8% drop in operating income to ¥37.0 billion for the year to March 31, 2026, while profit attributable to owners of the parent eased 1.4% to ¥31.6 billion. Despite softer earnings, the company strengthened its financial position, with total assets rising to ¥307.1 billion, an equity ratio of 77.7%, and higher net assets per share, reflecting solid capital efficiency.
Cash flows from operating activities decreased to ¥23.9 billion, while investing and financing cash flows were negative, leading to a modest decline in cash and cash equivalents to ¥56.6 billion. Nichias sharply increased its annual dividend to ¥164 per share for fiscal 2025 ahead of a three-for-one stock split effective April 1, 2026, and forecast fiscal 2026 net sales of ¥270 billion and operating income of ¥45 billion, signaling expectations of renewed top-line and profit growth and continued focus on shareholder returns.
More about Nichias
Nichias Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that supplies industrial materials such as heat-resistant and sealing products, serving infrastructure, manufacturing and technology-related markets. The company focuses on diversified industrial applications, leveraging a strong balance sheet and high equity ratio to support stable operations and shareholder returns.
YTD Price Performance: 55.90%
Average Trading Volume: 823,619
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen660.8B
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