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BML Inc (JP:4694)
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BML (4694) Price & Analysis

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4694 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3815.00
-¥13.00(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3815.00
-¥13.00(-0.45%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Robust Balance SheetA strong equity base and low leverage provide durable financial flexibility: they lower bankruptcy risk, support funding for R&D or capital projects without heavy external financing, allow consistent dividend or buyback policies, and cushion the business through cyclical diagnostic demand swings.
Healthy Profitability MarginsSustained gross and net margins indicate structural cost advantages or pricing power in diagnostics. Margin resilience funds operations, supports reinvestment in testing capabilities, and creates buffer against revenue softness, helping preserve cash generation and long-term competitiveness.
Positive Operating Cash Flow ConversionConsistent positive operating cash flow and good conversion from net income show the business reliably turns earnings into cash. That underpins capital expenditure, working capital needs and shareholder returns over time, reducing reliance on external funding during industry cycles.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA multiyear revenue decline suggests structural demand weakness or market share loss in core diagnostics services. Persisting revenue headwinds can erode scale economics, limit reinvestment capacity, pressure margins and slow long-term growth unless the company regains top-line momentum or diversifies revenue sources.
Volatile Free Cash FlowSignificant FCF volatility complicates capital allocation and forecasting; it can force timing changes to capex, M&A or dividends and increase reliance on short-term financing in down periods. Over months this reduces predictability for strategic investments and weakens financial planning.
Eroding Operating MarginsDeclining EBIT/EBITDA margins point to rising costs, pricing pressure or lower utilization. Sustained margin erosion reduces internal funding for innovation and expansion, increases sensitivity to revenue shocks, and can signal competitive or structural cost challenges that require strategic remediation.

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4694 FAQ

What was BML Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
BML Inc lowest stock price was ¥2663.00 and its highest was ¥4175.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is BML Inc’s market cap?
    BML Inc’s market cap is ¥152.76B.
      When is BML Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      BML Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 76 days.
        How were BML Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        BML Inc released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥62.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥62.09.
          Is BML Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts BML Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does BML Inc pay dividends?
            BML Inc pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.34%. See more information on BML Inc dividends here
              What is BML Inc’s EPS estimate?
              BML Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does BML Inc have?
              BML Inc has 40,749,428 shares outstanding.
                What happened to BML Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                BML Inc reported an EPS of ¥62.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.761%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BML Inc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4694
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    BML Inc

                    BML, Inc. provides laboratory testing and related services in Japan. The company offers general laboratory tests, including biochemical and hematologic examinations; special laboratory tests, such as RIA, cellular, immunological, and DNA analysis; microbiological tests for medical and pharmaceutical societies and organizations; and laboratory tests in tumorology, infectious disease, diabetes, hypertension, allergy, and genetic studies. It also develops Frontier and Symphony automation systems, which automate pre-processing procedures from sorting to dispensing, and subsequent test procedures; and provides electronic medical charts for networking medical information, as well as offers preventive medicine services. In addition, the company provides food sanitation control and food processing services comprising contract services for microorganism testing of raw materials, and prepared and processed foods; environmental hygiene testing of food processing facilities and kitchens; and microorganism testing services, as well as assesses genetically modified organisms. Further, it provides drinking water and waste water tests; work sanitation management services, such as measurement of ethylene oxide gas, formaldehyde, organic solvents, and dust; environmental monitoring services, including measurement of indoor contaminants and other indoor environmental variables; and biological dioxin monitoring services. Additionally, the company offers analysis services for residual agricultural chemicals; dental test services for dental caries and periodontal diseases; consulting services for the approval of pharmaceuticals; investigative analysis services to pharmaceutical manufacturers; and gene expression analysis and testing for genes that cause susceptibility to infectious diseases. BML, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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