Specialty Paper Products & Technical CapabilitiesAWA's focus on functional and specialty papers plus coating/processing know-how creates durable differentiation versus commodity producers. This supports long-term customer relationships in industrial applications, potential pricing power, and a business model less exposed to raw-volume cyclicality.

Consistent Revenue GrowthThe company has shown moderate, repeatable top-line expansion, indicating steady demand for its value-added products. Sustained revenue growth supports scale benefits, capacity utilization and provides a platform to invest in product development and margin improvement over the medium term.

Positive Operating Cash Flow And Stable Gross MarginPositive operating cash flow and a stable ~16% gross margin signal underlying cash generation from core operations. Even with heavy capex, consistent operational cash conversion and a steady gross margin provide resilience and ability to fund working capital and targeted investments over time.

Bears Say

High Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34 materially increases interest and refinancing risk, reducing financial flexibility. High leverage constrains the firm's ability to absorb demand shocks or fund strategic initiatives without adding costlier debt or equity, worsening cash strain under stress.

Very Low Net Profitability And ROEExtremely low net margin and sub-1% ROE indicate the company struggles to translate sales into shareholder returns. This limits retained earnings for reinvestment, reduces cushion against cyclical downturns, and undermines long-term capital accumulation and shareholder value creation.

Negative Free Cash Flow From High CapexPersistent negative free cash flow driven by elevated capex erodes liquidity despite positive operating cash flow. Sustained capex needs increase reliance on external financing, heighten leverage risk, and constrain the firm's ability to allocate cash to deleveraging or strategic buffers.

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 ¥3.98B.

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 62 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%.

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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.