NS Tool lifts profits on flat sales and keeps dividend steady

NS Tool Co., Ltd. ( (JP:6157) ) has issued an announcement.

NS Tool Co., Ltd. reported flat consolidated net sales of ¥9.49 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 0.7% year on year, but achieved a solid profit recovery, with operating profit rising 10.9% to ¥1.96 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 14.0% to ¥1.44 billion. Earnings per share improved to ¥58.38, return on equity rose to 8.0%, and the company maintained its annual dividend at ¥30 per share, while cash flows from operations stayed robust and the equity ratio remained a high 90.1%, underscoring a strong financial base even as the forecast for the next fiscal year remains undecided amid uncertain conditions.

Total assets edged down to ¥19.60 billion and net assets to ¥17.85 billion, mainly reflecting increased treasury stock, but net assets per share still increased to ¥751.94, indicating higher per-share equity for remaining shareholders. The company generated ¥2.14 billion in operating cash flow, funded modest investment outflows and significant financing outflows, and signaled that it will disclose guidance for the year ending March 2027 once conditions allow for a reasonable forecast, leaving investors to monitor how it navigates its markets after this earnings rebound.

More about NS Tool Co., Ltd.

NS Tool Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of precision cutting tools, specializing in high-performance end mills and related tooling for advanced machining. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under code 6157, the company mainly serves high-precision industries such as automotive, electronics, and mold and die manufacturing, with a focus on premium, value-added products.

Average Trading Volume: 68,740

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen22.59B

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