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BML Inc (JP:4694)
:4694
4694 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3815.00
-¥13.00(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3815.00
-¥13.00(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,663.00 - ¥4,385.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume47.40K
Average Volume (3M)54.09K
Market Cap
¥150.71B
Enterprise Value¥90.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥65.46B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥4.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
May 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)62.09
Shares Outstanding40,749,428
10 Day Avg. Volume38,460
30 Day Avg. Volume54,093
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio177.64
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,500.00Price Target Upside17.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)171
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥148.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA strong equity base and low leverage give BML durable financial flexibility, lowering distress risk and enabling continued investment in R&D, capex, or shareholder returns. This capital structure supports strategic moves and resilience across macro cycles over the next several months.
Profitability MarginsConsistent gross and healthy net margins indicate enduring pricing power and effective cost control in core diagnostics operations. Sustained margins support internal funding for innovation and margins-based competitive advantage, underpinning cash generation and shareholder returns over time.
Operating Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow demonstrates the company's ability to convert earnings into cash at the core business level. Reliable operating cash underpins working capital needs, funds recurring investments, and provides a base for dividends or targeted M&A without overreliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA multi-year revenue decline is a structural concern: it can erode market share, limit scale benefits, and constrain reinvestment. If persistent, shrinking top line pressures future margin recovery and reduces cash available for strategic initiatives or sustained dividend policy.
Volatile Free Cash FlowSignificant FCF volatility complicates long-term planning and increases funding risk for capex, R&D, or distributions. Even with positive operating cash, unpredictable FCF can force tradeoffs between investment, debt reduction, and dividends, weakening strategic consistency over months.
Margin CompressionDeclining EBIT/EBITDA margins point to rising operating pressures or lower pricing power. Persistent margin compression reduces the firm's ability to self-fund growth and erodes return on capital, making long-term profitability and competitive positioning more vulnerable.
BML News
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 ¥4385.00 in the past 12 months.
What is BML Inc’s market cap?
BML Inc’s market cap is ¥150.71B.
When is BML Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
BML Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 48 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 Undervalued.
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.
4694 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥4,500.00
▲(17.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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