Revenue Growth TrendSustained revenue growth (17.17% YoY 2024-25) indicates expanding product demand and successful market penetration. Over the next 2–6 months this trend supports scale economies, funds incremental R&D and sales expansion, and strengthens bargaining leverage with customers across segments.

Operational Cash GenerationAn OCF-to-net-income ratio of 2.62 shows the business reliably converts earnings into cash. Durable operational cash generation supports working capital, servicing debt, and funding core investments even if reported earnings are volatile, enhancing near-term financial resilience.

Diversified End Markets And Product MixServing cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial materials gives structural diversification across demand cycles. This durable product mix reduces reliance on any single end market, enables cross-selling of ingredient technologies, and supports stable long-term revenue streams.

Bears Say

High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56 and low equity ratio indicate elevated leverage. Over months this increases interest and refinancing exposure, constrains strategic flexibility for M&A or capex, and magnifies downside risk if margins or cash flow weaken.

Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow in 2025 signals cash outflows exceed operating generation after investments. If persistent, this requires external financing or asset adjustments, limiting the company's ability to reinvest, pay down debt, or build reserves over the medium term.

Compressed Profitability MarginsLow gross (12.43%) and net (1.23%) margins with modest EBIT/EBITDA indicate limited pricing power or cost pressure. Structurally thin margins reduce buffers against input cost shocks, constrain reinvestment and debt reduction, and require sustained operational improvement to improve resilience.

4920 FAQ

What was Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥898.00 and its highest was ¥1235.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s market cap?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.56B.

When is Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 14, 2026 which is in 57 days.

How were Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported ¥80.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥80.85.

Is Nippon Shikizai, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nippon Shikizai, Inc. pay dividends?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.72%. See more information on Nippon Shikizai, Inc. dividends here

What is Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Shikizai, Inc. have?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. has 2,099,376 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Shikizai, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥80.85 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.667%.

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Company Description

Nippon Shikizai, Inc.

Nippon Shikizai, Inc. researches and develops, manufactures, and sells cosmetics in Japan and internationally. The company offers lip products, such as lipsticks, and lip liners and glosses; eye products, including eye shadows, mascaras, eye liners, and eyebrow make-up products; and facial products comprising foundations, concealers, loose powders, blushes, and highlighters. It also provides skin care products, such as sunscreen and whitening products, scrubs, masks, and cleansers. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.