Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. (JP:5252)
:5252
5252 Stock Chart & Stats
¥614.00
-¥9.00(-0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥614.00
-¥9.00(-0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥278.33 - ¥989.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.80K
Average Volume (3M)12.84K
Market Cap
¥3.24B
Enterprise Value¥2.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥681.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥367.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
May 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.81
Shares Outstanding4,151,100
10 Day Avg. Volume5,490
30 Day Avg. Volume12,843
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.19
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio-12.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion provides durable operating leverage and validates product-market fit. Over a 2–6 month horizon, continued revenue growth supports reinvestment in R&D and sales, offsets cyclical weakness, and increases the runway to restore margins if management prioritizes profitability.
Balance Sheet StrengthA solid equity base and controlled leverage give the company financial flexibility to fund growth, absorb shocks, and avoid forced financing. This stability reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic investments or M&A over the medium term without destabilizing capital structure.
Industry Structural TailwindsOperating in software infrastructure exposes the company to secular demand for digitalization and cloud-native tools. These structural trends underpin recurring long-term demand, providing a durable addressable market that can sustain growth and justify ongoing product investment over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionDeclining gross and net margins indicate rising costs or pricing pressure, eroding the company's ability to convert revenue into earnings. Persisting margin compression weakens free cash flow potential and constrains returns on incremental revenue, making profitability recovery a multi-quarter challenge.
Weak Cash GenerationDeteriorating operating cash flow and negative free cash flow undermine internal funding for capex, R&D, and working capital. Over the medium term this elevates dependence on external financing or equity dilution, limits strategic optionality, and increases vulnerability to interest-rate or credit tightening.
Falling Return On EquityA declining ROE signals reduced efficiency in converting shareholder capital into profits, potentially reflecting margin pressure or suboptimal capital allocation. Persistently lower ROE can depress long-term shareholder returns and constrain the company’s ability to justify premium reinvestment.
5252 FAQ
What was Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥278.33 and its highest was ¥989.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.24B.
When is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 15, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥3.812 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥3.812.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.11%. See more information on Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. dividends here
What is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. have?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. has 4,151,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥3.812 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.081%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5252
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
Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.
Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. provides software system verification services, system contract development, and business system package in Japan. It engages in the provision of software testing support, quality improvement, test automation implementation consulting, software development process support, quality improvement consulting, maintenance and operation support, and test automation support services; and develops, sells, and maintains cage software, packaged software, and security products. The company also offers PowerSteel package for steel industry; PowerCubic package for building materials and lumber wholesale industry; DEFESA Logger for managing operation logs; DEFESA REC, a recording solution; monoPack, a security product; and mono + WEB Separation, a web separation solution. Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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