Consistent Revenue And Profit GrowthMulti-year revenue and profit expansion, alongside improving gross and net margins, signals durable demand for safety solutions and rising operational efficiency. This supports reinvestment in product development, stable cash generation, and sustained shareholder returns over the medium term.

Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationMarked improvement in free cash flow and a robust operating cash flow to net income ratio indicate reliable cash conversion. Persistent FCF strengthens liquidity, funds capex and maintenance, enables debt paydown and strategic investments, and cushions against cyclical downturns.

Improving Balance Sheet And ROEA healthier equity mix and lower leverage reduce financing risk and interest burden, while rising ROE shows more efficient capital use. Structural balance sheet strength improves financial flexibility to pursue growth, M&A or withstand shocks without overreliance on external funding.

Bears Say

Decline In Total AssetsA small decline in total assets may reflect reduced capital investment or asset disposals, which can constrain capacity expansion and long-term growth. If sustained, declining asset base may limit revenue scalability and indicate underinvestment in future product or infrastructure needs.

Recent Revenue Growth SlowdownA year-over-year slowdown signals potential demand softness or market saturation in core segments. Even with multi-year gains, a sustained or widening slowdown could erode momentum, press margins, and require strategic shifts or increased commercial investment to restore long-term growth.

Past Negative Free Cash FlowHistorical negative free cash flow points to episodes of cash strain from capex or working capital swings. Although FCF improved later, recurrence of such patterns would weaken liquidity, hinder investment flexibility and increase reliance on external financing during downturns.

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 ¥11790.00 in the past 12 months.

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

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥81.21B.

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 79 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.