NOF Corporation (JP:4403)
:4403
4403 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3049.00
-¥1.00(-0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3049.00
-¥1.00(-0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,739.00 - ¥3,374.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume630.00K
Average Volume (3M)706.87K
Market Cap
¥754.09B
Enterprise Value¥653.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥100.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥4.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)44.21
Shares Outstanding236,524,120
10 Day Avg. Volume854,260
30 Day Avg. Volume706,870
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.72
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio37.91
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,600.00Price Target Upside18.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)167.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥259.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNOF’s balance sheet shows a high equity ratio, low leverage and an impressive return on equity. Conservative capital structure reduces solvency risk, preserves strategic flexibility for capex or R&D, and supports durability through chemical-cycle volatility.
Revenue & Margin TrendsRevenue growth of 7.22% with strong gross and improved net margins indicates sustained demand and effective cost control in specialty chemicals. That combination supports durable profitability as the business scales and helps absorb input-cost swings over the medium term.
Cash GenerationPositive free cash flow growth and healthy OCFlow-to-income ratios demonstrate the company’s ability to fund investments and returns internally. Reliable cash generation reduces reliance on external financing and underpins long-term capital allocation and dividend capacity.
Bears Say
EPS ContractionReported negative EPS growth suggests per-share earnings pressure versus prior periods. If EPS contraction persists it can indicate underlying margin stress, one-off charges, or weaker profit conversion, which would constrain reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns over time.
Operating Cash Flow DipA slight year-over-year decline in operating cash flow warrants attention: continued declines would reduce liquidity for working capital and capex, raise reliance on cash reserves or debt, and could erode the company’s ability to invest or sustain payouts over the medium term.
Limited Forward VisibilityAbsence of earnings guidance and call highlights limits forward visibility for volumes, margins and capital plans. Reduced disclosure makes forecasting harder for investors and may increase perceived execution risk when assessing the company’s durability over the next several quarters.
NOF News
4403 FAQ
What was NOF Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
NOF Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1739.00 and its highest was ¥3374.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NOF Corporation’s market cap?
NOF Corporation’s market cap is ¥754.09B.
When is NOF Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
NOF Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 138 days.
How were NOF Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
NOF Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥44.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥44.21.
Is NOF Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NOF Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NOF Corporation pay dividends?
NOF Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.58%. See more information on NOF Corporation dividends here
What is NOF Corporation’s EPS estimate?
NOF Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does NOF Corporation have?
NOF Corporation has 236,524,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to NOF Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NOF Corporation reported an EPS of ¥44.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.061%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NOF Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4403
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
NOF Corporation
NOF Corporation manufactures chemicals Japan, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Functional Chemicals, Life Science, and Explosive & Propulsion segments. The Functional Chemicals segment offers fatty acids and glycerin, fatty acid derivatives, and surfactants, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide derivatives, organic peroxides, functional polymers, functional films, and electronic materials, as well as materials for anti-corrosion. The Life Science segment provides MPC-related products, raw materials for DDS drug formulation, edible oils, and functional foods. The Explosive & Propulsion segment offers industrial explosives, defense-related explosives, rocket propellant, automotive safety devices, and metal manufactured products. The company is also involved in logistics, insurance agency, and real estate businesses. NOF Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
4403 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥3,600.00
▲(18.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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