Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained free cash flow growth enhances liquidity and financial flexibility, allowing the company to fund capex, service debt, and support shareholder returns without relying on external financing. Strong cash conversion is a durable indicator of operational efficiency and resilience to cycles.

Improving Margins And ProfitabilityExpanding gross and net margins point to stronger pricing power, cost control, and operating leverage in the core fire protection business. Improved margins drive sustainable earnings quality and higher ROE, strengthening long-term return generation for shareholders.

Reduced Leverage / Healthy Balance SheetDeclining leverage and a healthy equity ratio lower financial risk and interest burden, preserving capacity to invest in growth or weather downturns. A stronger balance sheet supports strategic optionality and long-term stability of operations and capital allocation.

Bears Say

Recent Revenue SlowdownA turn from positive to slightly negative revenue growth signals potential demand headwinds or market saturation in key segments. If persistent, revenue weakness could erode scale benefits and put pressure on margins and investment capacity over the medium term.

Slight Decline In Total AssetsA shrinking asset base may reflect lower reinvestment, asset sales, or slower expansion. Over time, reduced asset growth can limit capacity to grow revenue and may signal strategic retrenchment, constraining long-term top-line and market share expansion.

Past Free Cash Flow VolatilityA prior year of negative free cash flow reveals potential volatility in cash generation tied to working capital or project timing. While FCF improved later, recurrence would threaten funding for capex, debt reduction, or shareholder returns, raising execution risk.

1909 FAQ

What was Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3070.00 and its highest was ¥13220.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥83.24B.

When is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 58 days.

How were Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported ¥286.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥286.13.

Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. have?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. has 7,181,812 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥286.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.271%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:1909

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Company Description

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, sells, fire extinguishing equipment, fire engines, security systems, etc. in Japan and internationally. The company offers various fire protection systems for buildings, including sprinkler systems; drencher equipment; sprinkler systems for apartment buildings; automatic fire alarm systems; water ejector sprinkler systems; indoor/outdoor hydrants; tunnel disaster prevention systems; and consolidated water pipes, as well as inert gas, powder, portable, carbon dioxide, foam, and halogen fire extinguishing systems. It also provides concentrated control systems and system machinery; and fire engines, such as general pumpers, pumper with a water tank, chemical fire engines, support vehicles, water tankers, and other various fire engines. In addition, the company offers electronics equipment; chemical plant systems; hydrant, air conditioning, and hygine systems; smoke control systems; fire extinguishing agent and emergency equipment; and fire protection systems and equipment. Further, it provides maintenance and inspection services of fire protection systems. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.