Strong Balance SheetA robust equity ratio and low leverage give Ohara durable financial flexibility. This conservative capital structure supports capital allocation for R&D, capex and dividends, and increases resilience to cyclical shocks, enabling longer-term strategic investments without heavy debt reliance.

Consistent Revenue GrowthSteady top-line growth across electronics and industrial end markets signals persistent demand for Ohara’s specialty optical glass. Consistent revenue expansion supports operational scale, funds incremental product development, and underpins medium-term profitability and market-share maintenance in precision optics.

Earnings GrowthDouble-digit EPS growth indicates improving earnings power and operational leverage. Rising EPS, even amid margin pressures, suggests management is extracting efficiency and converting sales into reported earnings, providing a durable foundation for reinvestment and potential shareholder returns if sustained.

Bears Say

Free Cash Flow DeclineA notable drop in free cash flow and operating-cash-flow-to-net-income below parity signal potential liquidity strain. If earnings consistently fail to convert into cash, Ohara may face limits on capex, dividend coverage or need to raise debt, reducing financial flexibility over the medium term.

Declining Net MarginsErosion in net profit margins points to rising non-operating costs, tax or weaker pricing power. Persistent margin decline reduces retained earnings and cash generation capacity, constraining reinvestment in product development and weakening the firm’s ability to absorb cyclicality without cutting costs or increasing leverage.

Profitability PressuresCompany-level commentary highlights ongoing pressure on profitability and the need for cost management. Structural cost dynamics in specialty glass production could limit margin recovery; prolonged pressure would impair cash flow generation and reduce funds available for strategic investments or margin-restoring initiatives.

9IE FAQ

What was Ohara Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Ohara Inc. lowest stock price was €5.10 and its highest was €7.75 in the past 12 months.

What is Ohara Inc.’s market cap?

Ohara Inc.’s market cap is €155.86M.

When is Ohara Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Ohara Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 13, 2026 which is in 16 days.

How were Ohara Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Ohara Inc. released its earnings results on Dec 11, 2025. The company reported €0.135 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.135.

Is Ohara Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Ohara Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Ohara Inc. pay dividends?

Ohara Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Ohara Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Ohara Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Ohara Inc. have?

Ohara Inc. has 25,450,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Ohara Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Ohara Inc. reported an EPS of €0.135 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.279%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ohara Inc.?

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Company Description

Ohara Inc.

Ohara Inc. manufactures and sells glass materials for optical and electronics applications in Japan and internationally. It offers optical glass/eco-optical glass, low Tg optical glasses for glass mold lens, and high transmission and low photoelastic constant glass; and electronics products, such as ultra low expansion glass-ceramics, glass-ceramic substrate for DWDM thin-film filters, glass disk for magnetic head flying height testers, lithium-ion conductive glass-ceramics, fiber glasses for light guide, i-line high homogeneity glass, glass for art, measurement service on glasses/ceramics, and quartz glass. The company also provides measurement and analysis services on characteristics of optical materials. Ohara Inc. was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Sagamihara-Shi, Japan.