AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. (JP:3896)

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3896

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.

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AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. (3896) Price & Analysis

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3896 Stock Chart & Stats

¥329.00

¥1.00(0.21%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥329.00

¥1.00(0.21%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥320.00 - ¥579.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume26.90K

Average Volume (3M)20.86K

Market Cap

¥4.10B

Enterprise Value¥17.02B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥842.64M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥14.04B

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.00

Next Earnings

May 19, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-7.53

Shares Outstanding10,172,676

10 Day Avg. Volume27,680

30 Day Avg. Volume20,860

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-3.61

Price to Book (P/B)0.76

Price to Sales (P/S)0.24

P/FCF Ratio-0.84

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line growth (about +11% reported) indicates sustainable demand for the company's specialty paper products. Over a 2–6 month horizon this supports higher capacity utilization, steadier order flows and gives management room to pursue efficiency gains or targeted investments that reinforce competitive position.

Stable Gross MarginsA stable ~16% gross margin signals enduring product-level pricing power or consistent input/cost management in core paper/coating operations. This margin base provides resilience against modest volume swings and underpins the potential to improve operating profitability if SG&A and overhead are optimized.

Positive Operating Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow shows the core business converts sales into cash, supporting working capital and servicing short-term obligations. Even with capex pressure, persistent OCF provides a durable foundation to fund operations, incremental investments, or gradual deleveraging without immediate reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

High LeverageA D/E of 2.34 denotes significant financial leverage that raises interest and refinancing risk. In a cyclical, capital-intensive paper industry this reduces flexibility to withstand demand downturns, limits ability to invest opportunistically, and increases vulnerability to cash-flow variability over the medium term.

Negative Free Cash Flow TrendSustained negative free cash flow driven by heavy capex erodes the company’s capacity to reduce debt or return capital. Over several months this forces reliance on external financing or asset sales, constrains strategic options, and may delay margin-improving initiatives if cash must be conserved for servicing obligations.

Very Low Profitability ReturnsA near-zero net margin and ROE below 1% indicate the business generates minimal returns on equity, leaving little buffer for reinvestment or downturns. Structurally weak profitability limits capacity to build retained earnings, hampering long-term balance sheet repair and shareholder value creation.

3896 FAQ

What was AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥320.00 and its highest was ¥579.00 in the past 12 months.

What is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s market cap?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s market cap is ¥4.10B.

When is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 41 days.

How were AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported -¥7.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥7.53.

Is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. pay dividends?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. dividends here

What is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. have?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. has 10,172,676 shares outstanding.

What happened to AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥7.53 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.195%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3896

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Company Description

AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.

Awa Paper & Technological Company, Inc. manufactures and sells papers worldwide. It provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon. The company also offers filter media, friction materials, fuel filter media, glass fiber papers, impregnated papers, formaldehyde decomposition and absorption sheets, reverse osmosis membrane backing papers, polyester sheets, and membrane bioreactors, as well as nano coat, oil, and process filter medias. Its products are used in various applications, such as liquid processing, gas processing, engines, automobiles, national land development, industrial, information and communication, building materials, air conditioning, home electronics, medical and welfare, agricultural, and general consumer goods. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Tokushima, Japan.