Controlled Leverage & Growing EquityA low and improving debt-to-equity ratio and steadily building equity provide durable financial flexibility for working-capital-intensive distribution. This reduces refinancing risk, supports supplier credit lines, and enables the company to fund inventory cycles or opportunistic investments through industry downturns.

Sustained Gross Margins And Improving EBITDAConsistent mid-teens gross margins and rising EBITDA margin indicate the company preserves product spread and is capturing operational leverage. For a distributor, this margin profile supports long-term viability, funding of SG&A and modest reinvestment while cushioning margin pressure from commodity swings.

Durable Distributor Business Model In Electronics Supply ChainActing as a procurement and logistics intermediary creates recurring revenue streams and sticky customer relationships; value-added sourcing and inventory services can preserve margins and provide competitive moat. Structural demand from electronics manufacturing sustains need for distribution services over cycles.

Bears Say

Thin Net Margin And Earnings VolatilityVery low net margins limit the company’s ability to absorb cost shocks or invest for growth. Coupled with historical earnings volatility, predictability for cash returns and reinvestment is weak, increasing operational risk from supplier price swings and customer pricing pressure over the medium term.

Recent Revenue DeclineA material drop in top-line revenue weakens operating leverage and could compress margins if fixed costs persist. Sustained or repeated declines would erode customer scale, reduce bargaining leverage with suppliers, and limit ability to invest in value-added services essential for long-term competitiveness.

Inconsistent Cash Generation HistoryIrregular operating and free-cash-flow patterns create uncertainty for funding working capital, dividends, or capex. Multi-year swings mean the company may need external financing in weak years, constraining strategic flexibility and making long-term planning and capital allocation riskier.

3944 FAQ

What was Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1833.00 and its highest was ¥2930.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.00B.

When is Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 79 days.

How were Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported ¥70.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥70.25.

Is Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.09%. See more information on Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. have?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. has 1,776,820 shares outstanding.

What happened to Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥70.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.952%.

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Company Description

Furubayashi Shiko Co., Ltd.

Furubayashi Shiko Co.,Ltd. plans, designs, manufactures, and sells packaging products in Japan and internationally. The company offers gift boxes for gifts, special moisture-proof papers, paper tubes, carry cartons, decorative cardboard boxes, bag-in-cartons, system cartons, etc., as well as printed paper for packing food, beverages, confectionery, medicines, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, electronics, and agricultural products. It also provides packaging materials through cellophane, resin film, metal foil, laminate film, etc. for liquids, solids, powders, etc., as well as bags, standing pouches, labels, etc. In addition, the company offers laminations comprising paperboards, papers, resin films, metal foils, and barrier coatings; molded containers, which include synthetic resin containers, synthetic resins, and paperboards; and commercial printed matter, such as leaflets, catalogs, posters, POP, storefront displays, etc. Further, it provides filling, packaging, and multi-pack packaging machineries; labeling systems and labelers; vertical/horizontal cartoning and integrated packaging machines; and rationalization and engineering services, as well as contract packaging services for confectionery, food, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, etc. Furubayashi Shiko Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.