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Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. (JP:5355)
:5355
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Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. (5355) Price & Analysis

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5355 Stock Chart & Stats

¥604.00
-¥1.00(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥604.00
-¥1.00(-0.17%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthA >200% jump in free cash flow and FCF-to-net-income >1 indicate durable cash generation capacity. This strengthens the company’s ability to fund capex, service obligations, sustain dividends or buybacks, and provides a buffer through industrial demand cycles.
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetLow leverage and a near-50% equity ratio give the firm financial flexibility to invest in tooling, weather cyclical downturns, or pursue small M&A without stressing liquidity. This reduces refinancing risk and supports long-term capital allocation optionality.
Consistent Revenue And Profit ImprovementSteady top-line growth with improving net margins and strong EPS expansion reflects underlying demand stability and operating leverage beginning to pay off. Over months this trend supports reinvestment and signals sustainable earnings quality improvement.
Bears Say
Low Operating MarginA modest EBIT margin limits the firm's ability to absorb rising input costs or invest in higher-margin product development. Structurally low operating profitability makes returns sensitive to cost inflation and competitive price pressure over the medium term.
Thin Net Returns / Modest ROEDespite improvement, net margins and ROE remain modest, constraining long-term shareholder return potential versus higher-return industrial peers. Limited retained earnings generation restricts rapid equity growth or large-scale reinvestment without external funding.
Cyclicality Of End MarketsDependence on customers' capital expenditure and maintenance timing creates structural revenue cyclicality. Demand volatility from slower industrial capex can depress sales and spare-part replacement rates for several quarters, challenging predictable growth.

5355 FAQ

What was Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥576.00 and its highest was ¥695.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥4.40B.
      When is Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 37 days.
        How were Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥24.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥24.31.
          Is Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.79%. See more information on Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. have?
              Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. has 7,045,200 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥24.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.225%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5355
                  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

                    Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.

                    Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of refractory products primarily in Japan. The company offers refractory products for non-ferrous and ferrous metals, iron, and steel making, as well as ferrous for cast iron and steel, and incinerators and fusion furnaces. It is also involved in design, manufacture, and sale of refractories for metal melting furnaces, induction; and incinerators, and fusion furnaces. In addition, the company engages in real estate activities. It also exports its products to Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, the United States, and Europe. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

                    Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. (5355) Earnings & Revenues

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