Low Leverage And Strong LiquidityA low debt-to-equity profile, improving equity ratio and rising cash balances signal a resilient capital structure. This durable strength lowers refinancing and solvency risk, supports counter-cyclical investment, and preserves strategic optionality for capex, M&A or shareholder returns over the medium term.

Consistent Revenue Growth And Margin ImprovementSustained revenue growth combined with rising gross and EBITDA margins reflects improving operational efficiency and a shift toward higher value-added products. These durable trends enhance earnings quality and cash generation potential, underpinning longer-term profitability even through modest industry cycles.

Positive Free Cash Flow CoverageConsistent positive free cash flow, and solid operating-cash-to-net-income conversion, support the firm's ability to fund capex and dividends without material external financing. That persistent cash generation provides structural flexibility for reinvestment and balance sheet robustness.

Bears Say

Declining Operating And Free Cash FlowA year-over-year decline in operating and free cash flow is a durable warning sign: it can restrict investment capacity, reduce buffer for cyclical downturns, and pressure dividend sustainability. If driven by working-capital shifts or margin compression, the trend could persist absent corrective management action.

Slipping Net Profit Margin And Modest ROEA declining net margin and only modest return on equity indicate limited leverage of revenue growth into bottom-line returns. Over the medium term this constrains retained-earnings accumulation and investor return potential, and may reflect pricing or cost pressures that reduce capital productivity.

Concentration In Automotive OEM DemandHeavy reliance on OEM and tiered auto contracts exposes the firm to structural cyclicality of vehicle production, program timing and OEM model mix. This concentration makes revenues sensitive to auto demand swings and limits pricing power versus commodity input cost volatility in rubber and materials.

5161 FAQ

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

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1802.00 and its highest was ¥4545.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥149.15B.

When is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 55 days.

How were Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥50.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥50.36.

Is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥90 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.78%. See more information on Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. have?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. has 37,000,000 shares outstanding.

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

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥50.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.811%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells rubber and sealing products in Japan and internationally. It offers automotive-related products, such as insulators for electrical parts; hood, lamp, waist, and door hole seals; sunroof, trunklid, roofside, door mounted, drip, body mounted, convertible header, and convertible roofside weatherstrips. The company also provides housing-related products, including joint gaskets, backup seals, door seals, and other seals for water-proofing, fire-protection, dust-proofing, noise insulation, barrier-free, energy-saving applications, etc.; and civil engineering-related products, such as AN joint I, Excel joints, and ANB flexible joints for sewage works and water-swelling sponge applications. Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.